"Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." -Dr. Howard Thurman
The quote and her post had me thinking about the things in my life that inspire me and make me come alive:
1. my kids- They inspire me to be better and enjoy what we have.
2. teaching- I love what I do and absolutely love working with kids.
3. Captain Canada- He is always positive and good at letting things go. He is also very talented.
4. writing- My blog helps me put things in perspective and is a creative outlet.
5. exercise- It amazes me what I come up with while working up a good sweat.
6. fresh air- Being outside makes me appreciate where I live and inspires me to do more outside.
7. my craft group- I admire and am inspired by each lady in the group and all for different reasons.
8. sunsets- There is nothing like a beautiful sunset to get those creative juices flowing.
9. Kelle Hampton- Every time I read her blog, I am inspired in a different way.
10. books- I love reading and stories that move me, inspire me.
What inspires you?
We like similar things. Could it be because we're teachers with cute kids and good husbands? Lol
ReplyDeleteBreathing in fresh air and being outside definitely does it for me too. It is amazing how much more time we spend outside now that we have kids.
ReplyDeleteSeeing Captain Canada see the world differently and appreciate little things more, makes me realize how much photography inspires people. Thanks for your list. I love to read what inspires other people.
ReplyDeleteLovely Lisa! Being outside, looking at things around me, taking photos inspires me. Seeing my son turning into a boy and one day a man makes me strive to be the best I can be. My dog's unconditional love inspires me to show emotions. All of you ladies inspires me to be a woman who you want to call a friend. Husbands love makes me happy.
ReplyDeleteWe have a lot in common. And thank you for asking, I enjoyed writing this comment.
I just read Kellie Hampton's story. Wow. Amazing. I envy you loving your job so much. I'm definitely a nature-lover. That is one of the places I draw my deepest sense of peace.
ReplyDeleteCute husbands and teaching kids, truly a winning combination. Oh and we are anniversary twins. FTW.
ReplyDeleteWe have lots of these in common: helping children reach their potential, my kid, sunsets, writing, martial arts, taking pictures, looking at others' photos, reading, and, at the risk of sounding a teeny bit shallow, shopping!
ReplyDeleteAh yes, inspiration. It comes from all sorts of places doesn't it? My kid is a big source for me too!
ReplyDeleteGoing to check out Kellie's blog. She sounds great!
Hi Lisa, I came over from Bianca's quotable bits...love the quote and your list. I love to be outdoors, sunsets are one of my favorite things, getting really into writing and of course love my kids... and I used to enjoy teaching kids before becoming a SAHM!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome list. It always is the little things in life that make the difference.
ReplyDeleteI am right there with you. Love me some shopping.
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