To be inspired...

Earlier this summer an interest of mine told me I inspired him to write and share his world of plentiful stories. I was his muse. I felt confused because I have not done anything consciously to evoke such positive insight. Though I was his muse, I was not willing to take the credit he gave me for inspiring him.

Then, I met a guy recently whose body is incredibly lean. During our "blind date" he talked about strictly eating steamed food as part of his ways of keeping in shape. I've always been an active person, but never could I imagine myself changing my dietary habits. My food intake consisted of pasta with carbonara sauce, fried food and lots and lots of chips. Just after exchanging a few emails with him, I've now been inspired to start something new...

Today I attended an informative session held by one of NYC's top rated personal trainers / instructors, L. Cozick. In only a half an hour she made me want to join her women's triathlon team: Team Lipstick and Team Chapstick. I think she said she was 40+ but she looks absolutely amazing and has the energy of her whole class combined. She inspires me...Now I'm not as confused.

It is now clear to me that the energy of just loving yourself and being yourself and doing the things that you are passionate about resonate through others. It is what makes people drawn to you. These people end up craving and loving your presence - be it rain or shine.