Things that inspire me

1. Children being fearless at extreme and adventure activities
2. Really nice mugs and drinking glasses
3. Cozy blankets on the back of a chair
4. Reading writing where the author was vulnerable
5. Athletes succeeding against adversity
6. Snow falling
7. The sound of rain on the roof
8. Movies like Wonder Women
9. Seeing the emotion and passion in a musical performer
10. Photographs that capture emotions
11. How people help each other after disasters
12. Hearing writers read their own words
13. Hard work paying off for people I care about
14. Well kept flower gardens
15. When people have a really good fashion sense
16. Paintings that have the heart of the artist at the core
17. The smell of coffee in the morning
18. When people say they related to something in my writing
19. Watching a band play live
20. Underdogs winning championships in sports
21. Sunsets by the ocean
22. Walking through farmers markets
23. Anyone who dances in public
24. All women in politics
25. Olympic athletes
26. Published writers
27. Creative people who pursue their passions
28. All my close friends
29. Anyone who leaves their home and immigrates somewhere else
30. People who chose to live off the grid
31. Through hikers and backpackers
32. Everyone who protests something they believe in
33. The smell of the woods
34. The creative energy of coffee shops
35. How diverse the world is
36. Unconditional love dogs have for humans
37. When people have learned to love themselves
38. New technology that changes the world for the better
39. Love proving it is stronger than hate
40. All of us who are a little different but stay true to who we are