When you are writing in your journal tonight or meditating or taking your walk, consider what inspires you. When are the times that something within you just lights up? Focusing on inspiration really puts us in touch with the good stuff: the things that matter and bring us to life and serve ours and the world’s greater good…

Perhaps write a list of things, people, or times that pop into your mind when you have been inspired.

For example, this would be my current “inspiration list”:

1. When I am not thinking about anything in particular but then something just “hits” me. A light bulb turns on out of seemingly nowhere…
2. Photographs, images will inspire me
3. People: particularly kind, loving, selfless acts from others or a beautiful smile or gentle touch
4. My young students (I am a second grade teacher)
5. Nature and animals
6. Books and blogs
7. Newspaper or magazine articles
8. An energy that wells up within me and nudges me to be my best, live my best life
9. My friends and family
10. Walks on the beach
11. Moonlight
12. Poetry and literature

You never know when you will get your next inspiration. Be open to inspirational sources. They are all around you.

Debra

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