Inspiration...

Inspiration: the feeling itself within the body of elevated energy and enthusiam

                                   an inspiring or animating action or influence

Been thinking alot about inspiration and influence lately... what motivates us, what inspires us, what works for some, but not others ...

Those that know me, know my love of art and all things creative... Van Gogh has been, and always will be one of my mentors and greatest influences in many ways ( Some may say that I am as crazy as he was for this... but I kinda like this kind of crazy)

Inspiration

I thought this quote was particularly apt at the moment too! I feel quite vulnerable starting a blog and "letting" others in... but, in return, I have also "inspired" another to do it - and I'm SO glad she did! She is talented, smart, creative, witty and she makes me laugh! Let's have courage together!

There are many things that provide inspiration to me in my life: my family, my friends,books, blogs, a photo, a peom ... a kind word from a stranger (someone recently told me that I had a beautiful soul... I'm sure she had no idea what a big inspiration that was for me!)  At the moment, I'm aspiring to be a better person - to grow spiritually and emotionally to a happier place within.

I went to my "Church" on Friday night ( more about that later)  - and when I got home a friend of mine asked me what I got out of it that night. Interesting question, as it had been an emotional experience for me but not one with a clear cut/obvious message to me like some nights - apart from leaving there feeling happy, fulfilled and "grounded" again. My friend told me I should copy my response to her and share it... so here it is:

.... i guess it was the power of "healing" and "prayer" - and that we can ALL make a difference no matter how small - that something as small as a touch/squeeze on a shoulder can make someones day
that with all the disasters in the world
we can make a difference to the people suffering thru "absent" healing - by sending love, strength and peace to those that have lost everything
that i soooo easily get caught up in my own "issues" when really - I have a job to do - and that that job will help me to overcome some of my issues and see them differently!

 She said   that this inspired her! Inspiration can come in so many forms and I think we take it for granted how much we can inspire others too.

What inspires you?

Danni xx