Things That Inspire Me

I already mentioned that I like the outdoors. Taking time for downtime always leads to inspiration for me. Rather though than write an essay, I’m just going to make a bullet list of things that inspire me. Perhaps some of these things also inspire you.

• The smell of rain
• Playing with kids
• Taking a hike
• Sitting on my back porch
• Listening to snippets of conversation
• Reading a good book
• Reading stories of success
• Water – lakes, rivers, waterfalls, creeks, ocean
• Trees
• Board games
• Rest
• Reading philosophy
• Long runs
• Math problems
• Logical proofs
• Viewing artwork
• Reading with kids
• Introducing others to new ideas
• Science projects with kids
• Volunteering
• Writing
• Poetry
• Cleaning
• Long conversations with good friends
• Making art with kids
• Delicious meals
• Meandering walks
• Theatre
• Blank canvas

I just noticed – none of these things involve social media 
So the next time you’re needing inspiration, perhaps it’s time to put down the digital world and look around in the physical world.