I was recently asked, “What inspired you in life?” I was totally lost for an answer. Um…dogs, nature, my niece, my nephew, I don’t know. None of these were the answer because I couldn’t follow it up with an explanation. That was a really tough question. At this point, I had to ask could I answer it on another day.
Later on that day, the answer dropped down in my head. Death. Death inspires me. It makes me want to live before I die. Not just live day to day, but truly live. To have intimate experiences and grand adventures. Death makes me want to be open to love and loving others fully. Death makes me want to be around to see my niece and nephew grow and continue to be the amazing human beings that they are. To laugh and giggle wholeheartedly at anything that tickles me. To be myself because why not? To say what I mean.
Death is inevitable and unavoidable. We do not know when and how we will leave this planet. I know this may be an uncomfortable topic for some people and my intent is not to make you feel uncomfortable. If you are, I am sorry for that. Death enhances my awareness of the importance of Life. So just as Death inspires me so does Life.
Life is waking up in the morning and taking a breath. It is watching the sunrise and the sunset.
Looking up at the night sky seeing the moon and the stars. Life is actually loving and being loved. Witnessing people you love joining hands in matrimony.
Life is experiences and adventures. It is riding ATVs in the Mojave desert and getting dirty.
It is seeing someone being exactly who they are and admiring them for embracing their best self. It is eating your favorite foods.
Life is being in Las Vegas at the same times as a few of your closest friends and meeting for brunch.
It is taking pictures from your airplane window seat.
And later watching airplanes land from your hotel window.
Life is inspiring because you are actually living. You are doing the things that you want to and being the person you are meant to be. The more you experience of Life, the more you want to. Death may give you a sense of urgency but Life gives you a sense of accomplishment.
What inspires you? Have you ever thought about it? I can say until the moment that question was presented to me I never fully explored what my inspirations were. What a thought provoking question! I love it! Feel free to leave a comment below or email me and share what inspires you. I look forward to your responses. Continue to be well and whole. Much love 🧡 💚