Inspiration II

I have written about this topic before (May 13, 2011).  As I have said in the past, all themes - such as inspiration in this case - have many angles.

I was with one of my dearest friends recently - just talking.  About life and its challenges.  How sometimes things seem so difficult and then you go through them and you are fine.  Still standing.  Still hopeful.  She said you never know when you are inspiring people by just living the life you live.  She was talking about me and my life.

I don't think one lives one's life to inspire others but it's interesting to know that sometimes one has an impact on someone else without even trying.  I'm on a road of discovery and I am learning so much from others!  One of the most valuable things I learned is that those that come from a place of love consistently shed their own fears in the process.  The love they give in the actions they take becomes more important than to feed and nurture their fears.  I have been the lucky recipient of that love from many friends in countless ways in the past few months so I am talking from experience.  I know I am incredibly lucky.

In reality, it's having that love and support that has carried me through - it hasn't been so much about me and my strength in facing the unknown as it's been about my friends standing by me.  I am the one that gets out of bed in the morning and goes through the day with great expectations - that is fueled by the fact that I don't feel alone and I know I am loved.  Which also gives me a sense of responsibility to forge ahead.

They have my eternal love and gratitude.  They inspire me.