What is Inspiration to You...

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"The more difficulties one has to encounter, within and without, the more significant and the higher in inspiration his life will be." ~Horace Bushnell

http://www.inspirationline.com/features.htm



Inspiration is an inspiring or animating action or influence; something inspired, as an idea; a result of inspired activity; a thing, place, scene or a person that inspires us.   

Inspiration can be like a stimulation or arousal of the mind, feelings, etc, to a special or unusual activity of creativity... such as drawing, painting or writing.

“Enthusiasm is excitement with inspiration, motivation, and a pinch of creativity.” ~ Bo Bennett

I know I could not write without inspiration.  That is why sometimes I write several post one week and only one or two the next.  It depends on my 'inspiriation' more than anything else... although time does influence how often I can be on-line. 

Some of my post are first hand-written on the back of a receipt or any paper in my purse.  Because an 'inspiration' or idea has come to mind or literally 'hit' me.  Usually I write what my 'intuition' tells me to, a personal experience or something I just witnessed.

I can not just start writing or typing, making things up as I go.  I personally need to be inspired, listening to  my intuition, gut or whatever one wants to call it.  When I'm in that 'Inspiration Zone' if you will... I have to write about it right then.  I feel that this is when I write my most powerful post. 

How about you my blogging friends?  I'm sure most of you all write from 'inspiration' as well.  Do you have to be 'inspired' in order to write?  Who or what inspires you?  How soon do you need to start writing?

"My inspiration lies in making myself the best person I can be." ~Aras Baskauskas

Forgetting my reason.............

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It has been rough the past month.  We've had many trials and stresses, along with numerous changes in our lives.  Many were support systems or people that have left for one reason or another.

This past week, especially has been life changing.  However, I am at a place in my life where I turn all the situations I experience as lessens and grow from them when ever possible.

Since this month and week was particularly tough for me, I turned to some wonderful, caring friends to uplift me.  It of course helped immediately because they are all so caring, loving, understanding and supportive.  I also trusted them because they accept me, emotions and all, and truly know my heart and intentions in life.  I feel they all have the same heart and soul as I do or I would not have never opened up to them.  I am so very grateful to have them in my life, even if they are all so far way.  I know they are only a state, a phone call, an email or a 'blog' away. 

As I was getting much needed advice and encouragement this week, I was told many times to keep writing in my journal and to blog about what's on my heart and effecting my journey in this life.  The one think I have always prayed for, will eventually bring me to my hearts desires.  It reminded  me that I had forgotten my original reason for blogging.  To tell my stories, open my heart and let it pour out, in the hopes of helping others. 

It turned out when I first started doing that though, it helped me continue to grow and heal even faster than ever before.  I realize, and was told last week by 2 of my best friends (& angels),  that I am not the same person I was 2 years ago and not even 10 months ago.   They both said that they had seen the most healing, growth and self-love in me over the last 10 months.  How nice of them to share that outside opinion with me!  They are so right too!!

I will continue to focus on the positives in my life and post my most popular Friday "Happiness" posts.  However I am also going to remember the reason I started my blog in the first place.  Writing in the hope of helping other people with my 'true life stories'! 

I am going to include some of my journal entries like before and write about the things that are dear to  my heart and drive my passions in life.  Letting you all into my inner self once again. 

I hope you will all continue to join me on my journey and share my heart felt post with someone who may need to know also.  Reminding them that they are 'never' alone in their struggles, trials or heartache!

I love you all, both in my blogging world of friends and those who have known me for a long time and read my journey on Facebook.  Thank you!!  

BIG HUG!
~ Coreen

The Chatter Behind Our Backs

I was talking to someone recently about how open I am in my writing and post.  She seemed to think I should be more careful because people will 'talk' she said.  I laughed!

What I think about the 'Chatter behind our backs' is this:  People are going to talk and gossip no matter what you do or who you are.  I could be a 'saint', which I'm not, but some people would still find something to talk about.

Don't worry what other people think. Just worry what you think of yourself. That's what really matters!

I have nothing to hide and even more important, I want to help people.  That is why I write and share.  with all of you.  :-)  I know I'm a good person and I like who I am!  That's all that should matter. 

If someone doesn't like what I write, then they don't have to read or follow my blog and writings.  That's how I feel about it.  I spent too many years worrying about what other people think.  I now know that it doesn't matter what the 'Chatter behind our backs' doesn't matter. 

People are going to talk no matter what.  Our true friends are going to stand up for us and be there for us no matter what.  Even more important is how we feel about ourselves.  If we listen to our intuition and our hearts, then we will live a good life and be happy.  That is all that really matters, isn't it?! :-)

Thank you all who read, comment and/or follow me.  I appreciate all of you very, very much!  I promise after this weekend, I will get back into writing and posting more.  Take care and I hope you ALL have a wonderful weekend my friends!

Love and Hugs Always,
Coreen

Sweet Country Boy.......

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then you're a leader." ~John Quincy Adams

I saw this man a while back who at first glance was a nice looking sweet country boy. Then I met him and realized he was so much more. Up until that time in my life, I'd never met anyone like him.

When I first heard him speak it was to a group of young people about his career choice, having a positive attitude and how he managed his people based on that positive attitude.

He was so incredibly passionate about what he did and the importance of attitude.  He was obviously very intelligent too, but without being arrogant.  Just open, honest and genuine!  He inspired me to believe in myself and to follow my own passions!

Since that day we have talked and gotten to know each other a little better. We have similar personalities, character qualities and the same family values.  We are very much alike.  I know in my heart that we were meant to be friends; because we each needed a friend at that time in our lives.

I feel comfortable around him.  I think he’s a true friend and that I can trust him.  Even more important, I think he ‘gets’ me.  A lot of people don’t, but I think he really does and I like that!

I had talked about writing for many years, but had never taken the initiative or just got started.  I had this dream of helping people with my experiences and stories.

Then I met this man with the passion for his job and the heart of gold toward other people.  He inspires me every day.  He is the reason I started writing, finally following my own passions and started fulfilling my own dreams.  Many of my stories are inspired by him and already help many people.  I know this from the private emails I receive everyday from those who find understanding, inspiration and strength from my blog post.

Much time has passed since I met this sweet man; and although we are busy with our careers and taking care of are own families; he continues to inspire me every time I think of him.  I know that my life, and the lives of everyone who knows him, will never be the same because of this sweet country boy!

"If there is no passion in your life, then have you really lived?  Find your passion, whatever it may be. Become it, and let it become you and you will find great things happen FOR you, TO you and BECAUSE of you." ~T. Alan Armstrong

Caring what other people think

Ask anyone who has known me for a long time and they’ll agree that I used to worry about what other people thought WAY too much!

The last year or two I have FINALLY gotten over that! I’m not hyper-sensitive anymore. Ok, ok..not nearly as much as I used to be. :-) However, and this I think is funny, now that I have a blog and am writing ‘publicly’ so to speak…. I have people now telling me that I should worry about what other people think. Really…why? I only write about true stories, mine and my son’s first hand experiences mostly. I give my own thoughts and opinions, which we are all entitled too… correct?!

I know I have a lot to learn about writing and blogging. But I love it already! I'm making new friends and finding tons of connections to resources that can help both my son and I.  And if I can help someone else along the way that was meant to be.

My ultimate goal in starting a blog was to try and help other people relate, understand my son and others like him, along with getting all these stories and thoughts floating around in my head...OUT!

Writing for me, personally relieves the anxiety I feel sometimes from being the soul caregiver to my son and trying to find resources for him. Or from dealing with caseworkers and other organizations that are supposed to be there to help these kids become independent and don’t.

I also enjoy writing about all the ups and downs of dating and relationships. That too is good therapy for me in my quest to find the right man for me. It’s also my way of throwing in a little bit of humor which lightens my mood and encourages me to keep looking. :-)

So should I worry about what I write or what other people think? I don’t think so. As long as someone’s motives are honest and pure, one should be able to write what's on their mind and heart;  expressing how they feel. What do you think?