Joyful Inspirations: Exploring What Ignites My Passion and Fuels My Soul
Someone asked me the other day what inspires me. I knew where she was going with the question and I was there for a quick deep dive into reasons and directions for future endeavors, however, I was quick to answer.
I couldn’t think of anything other than my go-to response which is my family and my children. Without a doubt my family, my husband,
and my children continue to amaze me and inspire me to be a better person daily. I wasn’t satisfied with that answer though. I know other things inspire me, but what?
I let the question marinate for a bit and as I did, the list began to unfold. I would love to share the unfolded version if you don’t mind as I am hoping it will get you thinking and creating your list too.
My Inspiration:
- The bright sunshine on a spring morning – any morning really
- People who are afraid but choose to do “it” anyways
- Cooking Shows
- Traveling
- A very sharp Ticonderoga #2 yellow pencil
- Classical music
- The complete sentence, “Help, please.”
- People who smile
- Freshly picked flowers
- Sunday dinners
- People who take the time to look me in the eye when we are sharing space
- A long, warm, enveloping hug
- Legos
- Of course my inner circle
- Always my children
- But especially the bright sunshine
It occurs to me as I move through this list that all of these “inspirations” bring me joy. They make me smile. They influence me to be the best version of me. I should do more of that.
Note to self: Experience more of what brings me joy.
Enough about me…what inspires you? What keeps you going? What puts that beautiful smile on your face? I can’t wait to hear about YOU!
April 23, 2024 @ 12:08 pm
all of this… YES, all of it… but the very sharp Ticonderoga #2 yellow pencil- UM YES (they make them in colors now though too. I am not opposed to them!)
On a more serious note, I think it is important to recognize what inspires us. This is particularly helpful in finding out why we are motivated to do things. On the darkest day, my children were my inspiration for more. Some of my favorite vacation moments have been watching the sunrise out of the darkness, reflected on the water. Sunday dinners- they hold a key to a world full of beautiful memories that sustain me long after the loss of some of the attendees. Family… always.
thank you for writing this.- thank you for the joy and the warmth it brings to me today.
Susan
June 17, 2024 @ 8:46 pm
Susan,
I am so grateful for this comment. What a wonderful bucket of goodness you have in the experiences and things that inspire you! It is inspiring in and of itself.
April 23, 2024 @ 7:46 am
My Grandchildren give me so much joy! My family is everything to me! Blessed to have them as well as Dave who loves me through thick and thin. Thankful to still have my parents around !
Other things that inspire me:
-Warm wear-her
– Fall Foliage
– my careers both full & part time
– training new employees and seeing them flourish
– meeting up with friends I haven’t seen in years
– golfing and pickleball
– watching football 🏈
– seeing people grow stronger from their past
– my inner circle
– helping others
– all types of music
– getting people together
These are just a few.thank you for this. I can think of many This is a great lesson to have is step back and think
June 17, 2024 @ 8:47 pm
Patty,
Thank you so much for sharing your list of items that bring you joy. I love the way you phrased your experience, “Step back and think.” You’re so right!