In figuring out what to write about I’ve combined two ideas from two separate posts:
1. Make a list.
2. What/who inspires you?
Here is a list of what and who inspires me…
* My children, young children, old people, wise people, teachers
* Open-minded discussions on religion, theology, spirituality, psychology, belief systems
* Good friends, new friends, nice people
* Kindness, compassion
* Love of life, relationship, garden, writing
* Sunny days, soft breezes, water views
* Flowers – color, fragrance, silken petals
* Beauty – paintings, drawings, faces, trees, peaceful moments, smiles, hand holding
* Learning: from – books, life, strangers, friends, stories, seminars, nature, writing
* Myself – writing and publishing, introspection and analysis, traveling tough roads, starting anew every morning
Consider making your own inspirational list. Let me know what inspires you!
Wendy Karasin - Musings of a Boomer 
I’m inspired by other people and their art. I love visiting art galleries–it tells me what’s out there, and expands my own idea of possibility. I always feel like coming back home and creating something new!
Keep visiting galleries, Celia! It’s good to have a sense of inspiration, so we can replenish when needed. Thanks for commenting!
I am inspired… in life… by the gifts from God I have been given. That would be my three beauties I was allowed to carry to term, the twin I miscarried and the relationships that have come, child-wise even though the connecting sperm donor is not worthy of the flesh that covers him. I am inspired by the sacrifices my son made and what that sacrifice might bring to close for others. I am inspired by the bravery of my would-be daughter-in-law. I am inspired by my other two children, my daughters, surviving this mess called life. I am furthermore inspired by the police officers and those in the D.A.’s office who fight for those wronged. I am inspired by the break of the sun through the clouds – it is called the Theophanas [God’s light] and the fact the the sun still comes up in the morning, even on days I wished it was as dark outside as I was inside.
Sounds like your belief in God has gotten you and your family through tough times. And still does. Inspiration is a gift that can help all of us when, as you say, “the sun still comes up in the morning, even on days I wished it was as dark outside as I was inside.” Thanks for visiting and taking the time to comment.
Glad to have stopped by Wendy.
And Yes… I know that if I had not been graced with a belief in God I would not have survived this life to this point. As the head of this family, I have lead by example and know that this is also the only way I know to get through this “stuff”.
Kathleen
http://KathleensDragonflyDesk.WordPress.com
Glad to have had you stop by!
Greetings from one boomer to another!
Love your list and the idea of making a similar list of my own. I made a list in response to one of the Writing 101 prompts (day 4, I think) and it was fun (although very different from yours), and thinking of my life in terms of what’s been lost over 65 years gave me a lot to ponder. Since today’s assignment is the second part (installment) of the “loss prompt”, I guess I should make a list of what I’ve found.
I enjoy your blog…I’ll visit it again. (I was going to say, “I’ll be back,” but as I wrote it I suddenly felt like Arnold Schwarzenegger.)
Hello fellow boomer! Since Arnold is not my favorite person, visiting again sounds great – perhaps even following? I’m glad you enjoyed the list. I think making your own sounds good, I intend to make more of them, too. They change. I’d be interested in your pondering and the list of what you’ve found. Stay in touch and thanks for stopping by!