Aug
Inspired
Posted in reflecting, thanking | No Comments »I firmly believe that I’ve got something to learn from everyone.
But, even more powerful, is realizing that every person can inspire you.
Inspiration is what happens when we stop looking at human interactions as transactional. The moment we remember that everyone is a person with feelings…with a story…is the moment their life can change ours…for the better.
Learning from others is amazing. When we learn from others, knowledge fills our brains. But, when we’re inspired we’re compelled to act. Learning keeps us humble…it makes us wise. But being inspired each other helps us live…fully embrace life.
This week I met with a client, her generosity to give others credit for work well done reminds me to always shine a spotlight on others’ accomplishments.
This week a friend of mine told another friend of mine that she was making a difference, her willingness to share that
reminds me that a few words of encouragement, even to someone I barely know, can mean the world.
This week I met a priest, his willingness to connect with me reminds me how important it is to keep an open mind and open door…even with strangers.
This week I had lunch with a new friend who shared a lot of her life story with me. Her candor and strength remind me of how important it is to be real.
This week I met with a vendor, his desire to learn more about my needs reminds me of the importance of trust.
This week my husband’s giddiness over seeing his family reminds me of how precious family is.
This week a friend of mine needed to unload some crap. His willingness to lay it all out there reminds me how important it is to not bottle things up.
This week I had dinner with friends who have poured a ton of themselves into a cause they believe in with all of their beings. They remind me of what people can do when they work together with people being their number one priorities.
This week I met a man who left his steady job while he did some soul searching to find something that resonated with his desires deep inside him. His courage reminds me of the importance of embracing who we are at our cores.
This week one of my best friends poured hours of his life into literally rebuilding
his family’s home and spent the rest of those hours inspiring a team of people…all while being an amazing husband and father. His dedication reminds me that people are what always matter most.
Those reminders were inspirations…of humanness…of belief…of life…a true depiction of what matters in life. I pray I never stop being inspired by those around me.


