Perk Me Right Up!


 

You know, I was all partially excited to get started writing today. I’d even go as far as to say inspired, to start writing. But then the drudgery of opening the curtains then the windows and turning on the computer then taking my medicine….just seemed to kill the vibe. But then looking down at how well I’d matched my outfit without even trying, seemed to perk me right up. So welcome to my day!

Sitting here 14 days into November, my birthday month, with my semi-matching shorts and windbreaker, with a very faded red and grey striped shirt in my ever present white ankle socks. I look like I should be walking down a beach somewhere on an East Coast sunrise. But sadly, I’m suck in my office with that same bright morning sun bleeding through the windowpanes. Feeling slightly inebriated from a lack of food or caffeine. I gather up all my medicine bottles and drinking cups and head to the bedroom and kitchen to deposit all my wears and grab my phone.

Back at my desk I’ve been re-inspired to tell you what I am saying now. Which is to never look a gift horse in the mouth, because it was a gift. Usually given out of love or desperation to tell you they care. And so what if the horse is a bit lame, it is there to delight and hopefully educate you. Inspiration doesn’t have to come from a specific place. It may come out of normal routine or a thought of long ago. All you have to do is embrace it and see where it goes. And just because your life revolves around the routine of punching in 9 to 5 or 7 to 4, doesn’t mean you’ll never feel inspired. Just breathe in what life gives you and carry that feeling with you just to perk you up.

#Inspiration #Motivation #WhatMovesYou #FindingPeace

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