Inspiration looks different for everyone. Maybe it is in a child’s laughter or a blue balloon crossing the street (there is a story behind this—best told another time). As for me, sometimes inspiration comes from an assignment itself. When working with clients, I like to get to know them, their voice, and their “why” they do what they do. Having this personal contact with them inspires me to do a good job for them.

When I write for myself—something I don’t do nearly enough—I find inspiration everywhere. Sometimes, a favorite song gets my heart pumping and my juices flowing. Sometimes, it is sitting on my front porch and watching the neighborhood wake up. The birds were chirping, the neighbors were walking their dogs, and one very early morning, around 4 a.m., I watched two young teen boys and two young teen girls sneak out of their houses and rendezvous at the intersection by my house. I silently watched them meet up, still in their jammies, and each had blankets wrapped around them (It was November after all). They were hopping around, hoping to stay warm. It was cute, and it was inspirational. I know there is a story in that moment!

What about watching something, or someone, makes for an inspirational moment? i think it’s just that people and things are so relatable that with a little bit of imagination, you can create a whole story by sitting in a coffee shop and watching people come and go. I once sat in an amusement park and thought up a whole story just watching people walk past me.

I wonder what works for you when you need inspiration…