A Little Inspiration For You

Okay, here’s an interesting question for you…

What inspires you? No, I’m not looking for a Miss USA “I want world peace kind of answer.” What really gets at the heart of you? Are you inspired by love? By the drive to excel? By the power? By beauty around you?

What prompted such an introspective question? You might say I’m feeling like I’m at a crossroads. I’ve been here before: a point where a decision needs to be made and it may take me down familiar roads or I can face the other way and set the internal GPS for Destination…something different!

When I examine the facts, it seems pretty logical what needs to be done. But unfortunately, like most decisions, more than logic is at play here.

I’m inspired by others’ good will. People who share with me – whether it’s their lives, their tales, their time or their good advice – I feel lucky to know them and want to show that appreciation for the role they play in my life, whenever I can. Sometimes, it means I put myself out in the process. So be it. But friendship and good will mean everything to me.

I’m inspired by respect and kindness. Those who take the time to say thank you, care for the things and people around them and give where they can give to show their belief and support – this only inspires greater kindness. Yeah, yeah, yeah, pay it forward – great concept, not so great movie. But the message is absolutely real and I believe in it wholeheartedly.

I’m inspired by the drive to excel. Whatever I’m doing, I want to do it well. Very well. I want to be the best at it, if it’s possible. I know just telling myself that I will be the best cook I know is a bit of a long-shot. But telling myself – I want to be the most creative, inspiring writer I know. I want to strive to be the best possible friend I can be. I want to be the best possible wife and friend and stepmom and daughter and doggie mom I can be… these are all possibilities and I can strive to achieve this every day.

So what inspires you?