September 25,

Beauty in nature inspires me but when inspiration is found in people it can be the best devotion there is. I found that inspiration with the help of our cousin, Whitney. She shared an amazing post about Paul Smith who was born with severe cerebral palsy. He lives in an Oregon nursing home. Mr. Smith uses one finger to type. But he is not an author but an amazing artist. Mr. Smith is truly inspiring. Watch this video by pasting the following link into your browser and you too might be inspired and touched by the amazing attitude of this man. http://www.ucet.org/typewriter-artist/
I watched this and felt inspired, encouraged and filled with gratitude for this talented and cheerful man. He is truly living his life.

Nature inspires me as well. In this image of a mountain reservoir my husband and I were taking in the immense beauty of the water with the mountain backdrop laced with tundra grasses on the peaks and pine and aspen trees closer to the water. Then the clouds and sun began to play. It was lovely watching the sunlight chase the shadows up the peak. It was a beautiful moment to share together. Nature has a way of reminding us of our perspective and place in life.

There is inspiration in today, whether it is in the face of a stranger, glimpse of nature, or verse in a book.

“The flower that blooms in adversity is the rarest and most beautiful of all.” ~ Walt Disney Company

Peace.