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susanmosley
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Poll: What inspires you?
susanmosley
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That's all. Where/how do you find inspiration on a regular basis?
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Re: Poll: What inspires you?
Well. Inspires what? Like me getting out of bed? lol
Anyway, my general answer may sound trite, but on my school apps and volunteer interview I said my daughter, and it's true. She's my motivation and inspiration to be better. She's just so, I don't know, open and curious and sweet and dependent and independent and opinionated all at the same time. I love her so much and want to give her the world and set the best example I can for her.
I am a person who is easily touched by weird things. In recent memory, these are the big things that have inspired me:
Miles and his unquenchable thirst to learn and do everything
DH's never-ending ability to take care of me, our family, our finances, his job, etc, etc. The man is tireless, and truly selfless.
My mother, who at almost 50 years old, has decided to start her own non-profit tutoring business for children who cannot afford to pay for tutoring.
Random songs. Blogs. Books. Reading the experiences of fellow moms. Perfect moments with my son. The kindness of strangers. The love of friends who have become family. The awesome power of a thunderstorm. Talking with DH's 93-year-old grandmother who still volunteers 3-5 days a week, and has the absolute faith of a child. All of these people and things bring inspiration.
People who seem completely at ease and comfortable in their skin. I find that there aren't that many out there, at least that I personally encounter. When I meet someone or am around someone who is just at home with themselves and with others, it makes me feel good and also inspires me... to be myself, to make the best of myself, to find what makes me feel good, to do better for my family. Over the years, I've realized that I tend to model certain parts of my life after certain people and certain parts of their lives. It could be I think someone is a fantastic hostess, or a gracious person, or super patient mother, or whatever. This is hard to describe, but other people inspire me. I takes bits and pieces that I absorb around me and build myself around those pieces.
And music too. Music can always transport me to a happy place, reflective place, content place, energized place. And all these different places inspire me to do different things.
My sons definitely inspire me. Everyday, all day. I try harder because of them.
kellehampton.com
If anyone here hasn't read it, seriously, go read it.
I love reading that blog when I'm in a bad mood or, just blah. She inspries me to be a better mom, go the extra mile to do fun things for the kids and to enjoy and appreciate life and loved ones!!!
Defintely my daughter, who inspires me to be the best mom I can be.
My younger sister who is special needs and has gone through 2 kidney transplants. The joy she has for life inspires me so much. My mom and dad for having a child who was dying but never gave up hope. I guess life in general inspires me. I'm inspired by my husband's kindness and patience (somedays I don't have either qualities and look to him as an example).
My SIL who was a SAHM to my brother's 4 kids before he decided to leave her for a 20 year old. She went back to school and is such a great mom and woman. If she can do all that she does (school, work, Church, mom, and still go out for drinks with the girls - I can get through whatever I need to do).