I am working on a wall of inspiration. I am putting everything I love, and slowly building. It's still in its beginning stage. I am not sure why I didn't do this earlier. Perhaps I just didn't think it was necessary to "waste" my time on it.
Looking at it everyday (its the wall right next to my desk), it helps me readjust my attitude when I feel myself slip away into the state where I think of all the things I don't have. It reminds me to be thankful for what and who I have in my life. It makes me smile. every. single. time. I will never underestimate the power of inspiration.
It makes going through each a COMPLETE AND TOTAL BLAST. I love it. And I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to hear/see what inspires you. I would LOVE IT. So please, tell me! I want to know! I would like your help to build my wall of inspiration. Forgive me, this isn't the greatest of photographs but this is what I have:
a: I think in today's fast pace world, we forget something so simple as showing compassion. There is nothing like the gift of listening. And I mean truly listening to someone to alleviate their pain. So simple.
b: I found this here. Anyone who knows me knows how much I love simplicity. This is perfect.
c&i: I love people with a good sense of humor. Being THIS cute is just a bonus. Alexi Lubomirski does some amazing editorial work. And I love Ewan McGregor.
d&g&h: I found these in the June 2010 edition of National Geographic. The best and the only magazine I subscribe to. So worth it!
To clarify: d says: "Two [elephant] males' entwined trunks signal friendship and trust.
g: is a photograph of a man holding an antenna in one hand and a cell phone in another.
h: is the CUTEST old lady enjoying ice cream.
e: I found this here. IT MAKES MY DAY.
j: This is strawberry cobbler. I love food and food photography. The recipe for this beautiful recipe can be found here.
One very important source of inspiration I haven't put up on the wall yet: my parents. That's next on my list.
I would love to hear what inspires you! So SHARE!