This month’s theme is on inspiration.
As I was r
eflecting upon this topic, I realized that I find most of my inspiration from other people. People inspire me in so many ways. 
I have had these images up on my fridge and they remind me that life is not that easy in other parts of the world. Over 15 years ago I served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Nepal. The experience literally changed me as a person. I don’t think I would have gone into the wellness/healing profession if it wasn’t for my time in Nepal. It opened up my eyes to a whole new world of how people live. I had traveled out of the USA before, but there is something inherently different when you live in a foreign country for more than a year. You are no longer a passing traveler, but part of the culture and that inevitably changes people.
I would highly recommend for anyone to join the Peace Corps… my hope is that my daughter considers it when she is a young adult.
Many people in Nepal inspired me. The young girl’s that are no more than 5 years old working to gather water, clean dishes and cook food. It is tremendous and heart breaking at the same time. It reminds me every day to count my blessings that I was born into the family and situation I was born into, and to not take it for granted.
What inspires me? Every person that gets up and out of bed every day even when it is hard, that is inspiring. Living a fulfilling life is not easy, and requires constant attention and inner work. For anyone to feel joy and inspiration, they must confront their demons and overcome their insecurities. It is necessary.
Take a moment and reflect on those people in your life that you find inspiring… here are some of mine.
- My mother inspires me with her courage to continue to live a full life without my father.
- My husband inspires me with his discipline and willingness to try new things.
- My daughter inspires me with her laugh and unconditional love. .
- My practitioners inspire me with their commitment to healing and their clients.
- My staff inspires me with their hard work and interest in helping others.
- My clients for making the commitment to their health and to look at things in a new way.
Thank you for inspiring me!
In Health,
Sharon
A picture of me in Nepal ~ 1998!