![]() I’m pretty sure kids have been like that forever. We were trouble makers and smart asses and we were there every single friggin’ day. Teachers: I can’t even imagine what it would have been like to teach me and my classmates back in the day. ![]() But people who have smiles available when they pass strangers on the sidewalk – they are awesome.ġ5. I know nobody is in the mood to smile all the time. People Who Smile At Strangers: I don’t really know how to explain this one. I’m not talking about hockey or baseball or basketball, I’m talking about the spirit of sport – the perseverance and drive and desire and hard work that it takes to be the best and compete and practice to be better because you love something.ġ4. Sport: I’m not talking about sports individually. Their passion and trust and respect and ability to bring people together and get them to work towards a common goal is amazing.ġ3. Leadership: Great leaders bring something to the table that you sometimes can’t put your finger on. But when people decide that they won’t let that stop them, when they pick themselves back up and move forward towards their dreams and goals – that’s inspiring!ġ2. It knocks us down and drives us backwards. He is immortal in our culture and the stories and humanity and emotion that have been written and told are layered and real and deep and flawed – just like real life.ġ1. Batman: Yes he’s a fictional comic book character, but he’s more than that. Every time I see someone working hard to create change or make life better for people I am inspired and honoured to be part of the things that I can be.ġ0. Charity: There are a lot of people who need help in our world and there are a lot of people out there doing their very best to give it to them. Story Telling: Whether it’s done in song, writing, movies, TV or told to a small group of friends around a camp fire with drinks in hand – I love story telling and the passion and laughter and emotions that come with it.ĩ. Writing isn’t just a gift or something people are good at, it’s hard work and I am inspired by great writers who continue to work hard at their craft.Ĩ. Great writing makes me want to write and makes me want to be a better writer. Great Writing: I don’t care what the subject matter is. The creativity and talent that it takes to make music amazes me in a wonderful way.ħ. She was funny and kind and tough and caring – we were all lucky to know her.Ħ. She (and my gramp) took me in when I needed them and showed me love in a hard time when I was just a kid trying to figure things out. ![]() My Granny: She was a great lady who loved and was loved. They have shown me the kind of love that exists through respect and mutual adoration.ĥ. They have helped me through tough times and celebrated with me in good times. My Friends: No matter where I have lived in my life I have had great friends around me. My Parents: Their love and support and hard work to raise, shelter, educate, push and nurture me is commendable and I know that I am lucky to have them.Ĥ. Community: When a group of people comes together because they like something, believe in something, support something or want to create positive change I am inspired and want to be part of something great as well.ģ. The support and respect and magic that it provides never fails.Ģ. Love: In any and all contexts, love is an amazing thing. I hope that maybe they inspire you too and that you’re as lucky as I am.ġ. So, without order or priority here is a list of things and people that inspire or have inspired me in my life. Things aren’t always roses and sunshine – but that’s life man – and I know that when I’m able to take a step back and think about all that I have, I’m lucky. It does not store any personal data.As I count down to my 31st birthday I’m thinking about how awesome my life is. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly.
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