in·spi·ra·tion
noun \ˌin(t)-spə-ˈrā-shən, -(ˌ)spi-\
: something that makes someone want to do something or that gives someone an idea about what to do or create : a force or influence that inspires someone
: a person, place, experience, etc., that makes someone want to do or create something
: a good idea
Despite the neutral stance of some nouns, inspiration carries a positive connotation. It invokes thoughts of encouraging light bulbs, steps forward, arms to catch you when you fall and reasons to keep climbing life's mountains. Inspiration decorates the walls of doctor's offices, board rooms, classrooms and places of worship. It litters the cyber walls of Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and others. Between the rants and crude humor it sits as a bright beacon reminding us that life's not all uphill and darkness.
Inspiration is the ladder out of the pit, the rope out of the well. It is the guiding light, the safety net, the first step on solid ground and the fuel for the dreams that make today bareable.
It comes in all forms. Words. Actions. Reactions. Decisions. Situations. Dreams. Desires. Attitude. People. Animals. Art. Numbers. Logic. Talk and silence. Company and solitude. Sunshine and rain. Life and death.
Inspiration comes to us on its own and it needs to be sought. Sometimes it is hard to find and sometimes it is waiting on your doorstep. But it is always there in the last place you look.
To discuss my inspirations, their sources and their impact, I would need years and a very captive audience. As most people, I have faced steep mountains and deep valleys. I have been in the pit, in the well, on the losing end. Life is a roller coaster, sometimes you scream and sometimes you vomit but there is no getting off the ride until it's over.
Through the darkness though, I have touched the ladder, held the rope and followed the light. And in turn, I have extended the ladder, steadied the rope and directed others to the light.
Life is about give and take. Blessings and sacrifice. Caring about myself and caring about others. Receiving help and giving it.
With a thankful heart I want to acknowledge some of my inspirations. Due to time and amount of space, I will narrow the list to those inspirations that relate to my writing.
To the One that Created me and gave me the words.
To the Ones that raised me. Who never made me feel like I was anything but loved for who I was.
To the One that walks beside me.
To the One that pushes me.
To the Ones that humor me and are honest with me.
To the One as strange as I am.
To the Ones I miss everyday.
To the Ones that don't exist but are very real.
To the Ones that share their stories.
To the Ones that lived their lives.
To the Ones that have hurt me and forced me to overcome.
To the Ones I never met.
To the Things that fuel my dreams.
To the arms ready to catch me and there to steady me.
Though not have been people or living things at all, all have been my inspiration.
Some Quotes that decorate my walls.
Photos and Memes taken from: http://www.deviantart.com/morelikethis/276560994/cartoons?view_mode=2#skins Featuring Chalkzone
http://alisonsiple.com/516430/harold-and-the-purple-crayon-chicago-childrens/ Featuring Harold and the Purple Crayon
http://bestpostarchive.com/page/17
Misery by Stephen King
Ghandi
Vincent Van Gogh
Holley Gerth
Albert Einstein
Pinterest
If anything is misquoted or attributed to the wrong source the fault is my own.
