What Inspires Me Today
Finding strength and purpose through life's journey and embracing all that comes next.
What Inspires Me
Today, I was thinking about what inspires me. What inspires me to get up each morning? What inspires me to gather with friends? What inspires me to write about myself?
I think it all comes from the fact that I've been through so much in my life. I've experienced pain, endured countless changes, loved many people, suffered through breakups, grieved the deaths of loved ones, lost jobs, chosen to leave others, and moved both across town and across the country. I've been there for friends and family, and I've also felt isolated from some of those same friends and family.
And yet, I wake up each morning happy to be me. Everything I've gone through has strengthened me, set me on the right path, and given me hope. It has led me to the wonderful life I have today.
A Home of My Own
After buying homes with partners, only to separate and leave behind the places I had made my home, I finally bought a house just for me 12 years ago. I painted each room a different color, displayed my treasured keepsakes alongside photos of my family and the friends who have become family, and furnished each room to reflect who I am. I know this is truly my home—and mine alone.
It's the place I return to after spending time working, playing, caring for others, or driving through the countryside—doing all the things I enjoy. Here, I find peace and solace. As much as I thrive on the companionship of others, I also enjoy my own company.
Being Alive, Being Open
I've only recently begun writing, never realizing it was something I wanted to do. So, what inspires me?
Being alive. Being open to what God has in mind for me. Living my best life yet.
I can't wait to see what happens next.
