Hey you lovely people of the interwebs. So lately, I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting. I have a 24th birthday coming up soon, and it really made me just take a step back and appreciate the incredible journey that God has blessed me with.
As much as I’d like to attribute it to the sleepless nights of college, Buzzfeed articles, and coffee... in actuality, it’s been people God has specifically appointed in my life. He’s surrounded me with the best of the best. And what you all don’t realize is that every one of you, in your own journeys, have become a source of inspiration for ME!
So in honor of that, I’d like to share this list of 23 Types of People Who’ve Inspired Me in my 23 years of life. And I hope you can find yourself in at least one of these categories.
#23 - PET OWNERS | You all care for and look after animals who will never be able to verbalize the words “thank you” for all you do for them. You love them as much as you would a human being. That’s CARING.
#22 - STRANGERS | I’ve probably looked like a crazy woman smiling at you for no reason. But that’s just how and who I am. Yet you’ve embraced me. You’ve encouraged me. And you’ve given me hope for humanity. That’s ENGAGING.
#21 - CELEBRITIES | You can’t put a price on privacy, nor can you control what information is published about your life. You’re privileged financially, but disadvantaged publicly. Most of you are charitable and genuinely nice people with giving hearts. Keep it up. That’s SHARING.
#20 - NETWORK MARKETERS | You guys have the most raw yet rewarding job in the world. The first few weeks are all sacrifice and investments in the intangibles -- your faith, your work ethic, and your intuition, yet you risk it anyway. That’s ENSURING.
#19 - FATHERS | You carry the burden daily of doing the best you can to provide for your family and be the backbone of their strength. That’s ADMIRING.
#18 - MOTHERS | You wear 10 different hats throughout the day, and usually the 10th hat is put on just before noon. You are the multi-tasking, baby-rearing, working machine. That’s LOVING.
#17 - COLLEGE STUDENTS | You’re in the “best years of your life”. The years where you’re supposed to have everything figured out and a plan in terms of your contribution to this world, post-graduation. So much pressure, yet you handle it like a pro. You are THE FUTURE. That’s AMAZING.
#16 - COLLEGE GRADUATES | You’ve heard of every possible way to be asked whether you’re employed. You’ve dodged the bullets, you’ve maintained your cool, and you’ve let it be a motivation rather than an annoyance. That’s REASSURING.
#15 - READERS | You know that only living one life is for the birds. You want to imagine yourself at the feet of dragons, on the lakes of the forbidden waters, and in plots so twisted, you have to stay up all night to get to the book’s ending. That’s AMUSING.
#14 - COACHES | You bring out the best in your players. Where character is born, true character is also revealed, and you catalyze the growth of athletes’ potentials and possibilities. That’s EXCITING.
#13 - MARRIED COUPLES | You give hope to the world of love. You give meaning to the words loyalty, dedication, and commitment. Your togetherness is beautiful and I can handle your PDA in moderate doses ;) That’s HEARTENING.
#12 - SINGLE PEOPLE | You know that a couple is only as happy as the individual parties are by themselves. So you use this season as an opportunity to work on personal growth. You know your time will come, and when it does, you will be a happy person in AND out of the relationship. That’s MOTIVATING.
#11 - CHRISTIANS | Though our name is often tainted by extremists and contradicting horn-blowers, you stay the course. You know that the love you have for God far surpasses any hate anyone could have for you. It’s your spirit God is after, not your religion. Don’t let the “fake Christians” of this world bring shame to the faith you have and love. That’s ENTICING.
#10 - PHOTOGRAPHERS | Every minute you spend researching, perfecting, and planning your photo shoots will continue to show in your work. Your craft is a GIFT and you’re in one of the luckiest and most-rewarding industries in the world. That’s biased, lol... but also COMPELLING.
#9 - ATHLETES | You put your bodies on the line and sacrifice the blood, sweat, and tears for the ultimate prize. The ultimate goal. The moment so few get to experience -- a championship. That’s THRILLING.
#8 - ENTREPRENEURS | You’ve gone down the road less traveled. You’ve been heckled, teased, and doubted more than ever before. Yet and still, you’re chasing the dream and fighting for the life that you not only want, but you and your family deserve. That’s INSPIRING.
#7 - STAFF/FACULTY/CO-WORKERS | You put up with my randomness and embrace me as your own. You are the source of my energy on days when I’m feeling down. You guys define the word team. That’s SUPPORTING.
#6 - TRAVELERS | You have too much energy to keep bubbled inside of you. There’s a beautiful, enchanting, and diverse world out there and all you want to do is get a part of it so it can be a part of you. That’s DARING.
#5 - POLITICAL LEADERS | You’re always going to be fighting a losing battle. No matter what you say, someone will hate it. Someone will hate YOU. Yet you press on, because you can’t expect people without your vision to see your dreams. Former, current, and future presidents, please keep making our stars and stripes wave proud on that flag. That’s PLEASING.
#4 - PROFESSORS/TEACHERS | You educate the future leaders of this nation. You bring hope to the future generations. You never give up on even the most troubling kid, and you do it all from the goodness of your heart. That’s ENCOURAGING.
#3 - BEST FRIENDS | I’ve made a few of you over the years. I care about you. I love you. I admire you. I sometimes fall off the face of the planet and you’ll find out more about my life through social media than you will in personal contact. You’ve seen me through my roughest years of life. You’ve been there for me. You’ve changed me for the better, and you’ve respected the bubble I sometimes keep, but are there to pick up right where we left off. That’s HEART-WARMING.
#2 - FAMILY | You accept me for who I am. You’ve never questioned or doubted my intuition in life. You’ve put up with me during my lows and have never steered me wrong. You guys are my rock. That’s UPLIFTING.
#1 - HATERS | You are arguably my biggest “fans” as you watch my every move but make sure I don’t know it. I’ve heard the rumors. I’ve heard the gossip. I’ve been in, through, and over the drama. You’ve taught me that whatever words come out of a person’s mouth after my name, is NONE of my business. Your opinions will never pay my bills. Your lies won’t book my next vacation. Nor will your silent hate ever keep me up at night. Yet and still, I love you. That’s RECURRING.
So to each and every one of you guys that fall in these categories, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU!!! My life is a culmination of ups, downs, lefts, rights, tragedies, failures, and a small light of hope, shining its way through it all. You guys have been a source of inspiration through your daily lives as I try to figure out mine. I’m in awe of you all and I want to thank you for giving me the best 23 years of life experiences that a gal can ask for. The next time you’ll be hearing from me is hopefully from the islands of Greece! 24, I’ve never been more ready for you! BRING IT! ;)
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23 Years of Inspiration
Mar 12, 2014