Sunday Scribblings: Inspiration

I pause, asking myself the question “what inspires me?” Where is my inspiration day-to-day? Inspiration comes in so many forms – nature, a comment, a thought, a sleeve, a deed, a book, a scribbled drawing or word, and even from a simple scrap of wrapper floating toward some drain. What inspires me the most?

There have been days when thoughts feel dry and crusty, flaking off, the dandruff of uselessness and I call for inspiration to save me from a sense of meaninglessness. Though I am one to instantly turn to nature for her grand scale inspiration, I have found myself on more then one occasion lurking on some nature trail uninspired by the arch of the sun reaching then receding over forest and water, watching the shadows form new worlds every moment, highlighting something new, until I am still left in the dark feeling no sense of direction with my words.

…and yet, eventually inspiration always bursts onto the scene, usually hidden at the axis of serendipitous events colliding. The words gush out with confidence, assured they must live, have meaning, and are meant to simply be. I find those who strive to be there best, while honoring the frailty and flawed ness in humanity inspires me to push forward in life, living my day-to-day with meaning. I guess it’s in the complication of humanity that inspires me.

…and nature bursting from the crack of urban decay opens me to new avenues of seeing, the hope that lingers in a single flower growing where no one else could most definitely inspires me.

…and a kind word, insightful and caring hugging the soul can open this being to new perspectives on living. I am always inspired by this kind of love.

…and all these prompts inspire me to delve deep and think outside the box to create something new. Reading scores of other writers on these written pages, these creative strangers inspire me with the unique cadence that beats in each author’s words. On more then one occasion, I have been left humbled by your words. Thank you for inspiring me to try harder, do more, take risks, delve deep, and aspire.

Happy 1st Birthday Sunday Scribblings.