Inspiration

I’ve been thinking about inspiration all week. Maybe just because I recently threw my back out again and have had a ton of spare time on my hands what with being in pain and hopped up on muscle relaxers. LOL

Anyway, I’ve been thinking about the things which inspire me, trying to put the joy back into the writing game. Not that I no longer enjoy writing. Writing is just something I have to do, like breathing. Just sometimes, I feel like I’m writing to the market instead of from the heart. So when feelings like this start to emerge, I realize it’s time to fuel the inspiration well in my brain. Reading always inspires me, and this week I’ve had time to read five books. Conversations with friends inspire me, especially when brainstorming an idea. Sometimes travel, reading about travel, good movies, even just sitting in the sun on a comfy lawnchair with a glass of lemonade.

What inspires you?