Inspiration

I got to thinking. I am the kind of person that sees beauty everywhere. Not like in American Beauty where he videotapes the plastic bag, but I do tend to stop and notice the small things in life. Today I saw a tree in bloom. I'm not sure what kind it was, but it had beautiful pink flowers. All the other trees around it were completely barren still. If it wasn't along the highway, and if I'd have had something other than my cell phone, I'd have stopped to take a picture. To see such amazing life in the midst of such symbolic death was inspiring.

I get moved by song lyrics, by movies, by old hand-written love notes. I love to read classic literature and dream of simpler times. My goal in life is to be happy, and be with someone who shares that goal.

On the other hand, some people get motivated by the thought of wealth, of power, of success, of fame. Possession of material goods drive their every action. I am in a relationship with someone who is more this type of person than I'd like, but it seems to work out for us. I don't mind giving him what he needs, and in return he gives me what I need.

What inspires you in your actions?