My Inspiration

I have always been a thinker. The type of person who ponders a conversation hours, maybe even days, after it has occurred. The type of person who reads a passage of scripture or a quote and creates an analogy or philosophy of living from it.

I am inspired by thoughts and this idea that there is a lesson in everything we see, read, or encounter on a daily basis. This process fuels my creativity and gives me plenty of inspiration for writing.

My writing, especially here on this blog, is one of the ways I make sense of all these thoughts. It's my way of getting through a difficult day or a chaotic or anxiety-filled life situation.

In February I wrote this post, which listed seven things that inspire me. All of these things - music, the Bible, prayer, family, other people, etc - still inspire me.

Lately, I have not had much time for blogging. Although I have been off work since the beginning of June, my kids have been off as well. That break time I find at work most days, seems to be more rare at home.

While my posts have been fewer, I have still felt inspired to write them. Instead of just writing to fill the space, I have tried to be faithful to my inner voice. If I read a scripture or quote in a Bible study, which spurs a thought, I make sure to write it down. These thoughts and ideas may not all get to be full posts now, but they will someday.

So, what inspires my blog posts? 
Everything. Anything. When that still small voice speaks inside of me, I write. Whether it's about birds at my windows, the beach, being anxious, or the rules of fashion, I write it.

Why? 
Because, if it's important to me, it may be important to someone else. If it makes sense to me, maybe is will make sense to someone else. And, if the lesson and message are what I need, someone else may need them to.


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