What inspires you?
Heather Hill – I find great inspiration when running. I do my
best thinking then. Running, a beautiful place in nature or a piece of
beautiful music can all clear my mind and elevate my mood to a higher
plane. If I was given the task to find inspiration tomorrow, I would
probably head to the Wissahickon or Peace Valley. I think in nature we
can make contact with our deepest selves and our highest wisdom.
Dean Solon – I am inspired waking up each morning with the great
good fortune of being embodied in human form and of being capable of expressing
in this world of activity and phenomena. I am inspired by the big sky
above and by the ground beneath my feet and by all the beauty that exists
between. I am inspired by the resilience of human beings. I am inspired by the
multitude of people who are seeking meaning and connection in their lives.
Brittiney George -
Kids, art, nature,
and human beings. There are amazing people in this world!
Elizabeth Venart – Sunsets and sunrises. A long walk in the woods
on a cool crisp autumn day with its tapestry of red, gold, orange, green, and
yellow leaves. Spiritual and nature-based poetry by authors like Rumi, Hafiz,
Rilke, Mary Oliver, and John O’Donohue. Music – solo and orchestral, lyric
story-telling, enchanting melodies, violins, drums, jazz, and world music. Fred
Rogers, Carl Rogers, random acts of kindness, spontaneous laughter, stories of
people reaching for their dreams and attaining them.
Barbra
Danin - I’m most
inspired by new experiences, images, and sensations. I find traveling
(near or far) to be one of the most guaranteed ways of finding inspiration, through
the novel visual and sensory stimulation it offers. Reading and films also
inspire by triggering my imagination. I constantly seek inspiration by
visiting museums, historical sites, novel restaurants and neighborhoods. What
is most inspiring, however, are exchanges with others: sharing ideas,
information, experiences and feelings and feeling connected.
Tracie Nichols – I’m inspired by nature in all ways, but especially by
examples of resilience. Trees grown huge despite only being anchored to cliff
sides or stream banks by gnarled roots. Seedlings popping up through charred
understory after a fire. A young broadwing hawk fending off a trio of crows.
I'm also inspired by poetry. Both reading it and writing it.
Rachel Kobin – Beauty in all its forms: a striking landscape; the
angles of a sculpture casting intriguing shadows; music that compels me to stop
what I’m doing and feel; writing that expresses the bewildering range of human
expression, but above all, witnessing acts of compassion.
Kristin Fulmer – I am inspired by the amazing capacity of the
body, mind, and spirit to self-heal. And if given the opportunity, the body can
rebalance itself for complete health, harmony, and happiness. My job is
to support others towards their own unique self-correction. As William
Wordsworth stated, “To begin, begin”, so just begin your journey towards
wellness as the body, mind, and spirit will fill in the rest.
Jeff Katowitz – Walks with my dog in the park every morning – starts
my day off on the right foot (no pun intended), clears my mind, helps me to
focus and provides me with clarity and energy to start the day. Listening to
music - particularly artists whose voice and song writing touches me in a way
where I feel alive internally and literally provides a spiritual awakening
where I feel physically and emotionally moved. Working and building with wood –
helps me to feel alive and creative. I can get lost in the moment and will end
up creating for hours without realizing any time has passed. I know that in my future, I will have a
wood shop and make furniture for my family and maybe even small row boats!
Kim Vargas – I feel inspired by spending time outside. It’s where I
do my best thinking and feel most peaceful. Ideas seem to formulate on their
own, without my conscious thought, and solutions present themselves to
previously unsolvable problems. The outdoors and nature trigger inspiration in
ways I don’t find anywhere else in my life.
Karen Steinbrecher – Practicing kindness inspires me. When participants in
my Qigong classes give me feedback about enjoying the positive feelings when
flowing in Qigong movements, as well as an improvement in their
wellbeing. My aches and pains, worries, seem to dissipate when we practice
together or when alone. We heal one another; we are all connected. I
love to look out into my garden, appreciate it in all seasons, watching the
birds, just enjoying nature. Reading poetry or fiction while I drink my
Chai Tea Latte.
Elizabeth Campbell – Nature, stories about people helping others, stories
of healing and strength, and play/fun inspire me.
Michael Bridges - Two areas I continually return to for
inspiration & renewal are nature & poetry. I walk, hike or saunter
around Wissahickon Park more days than not each week.
Sometimes, I can have the best of both worlds where poetry &
nature come together in twin streams of inspiration, as in the following lines
from the wonderful Mary Oliver poem Wild Geese (found here: https://shenandoahliterary.org/blog/2017/02/upon-asking-the-cashier-at-kroger-to-scan-that-old-tattoo-of-a-barcode-on-my-forearm-by-anna-journey/)
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