Inspiration leads to possibilities

Inspiration is a funny thing.  It can come from so many things.  As I hiked through the woods yesterday I was inspired to let my mind go.  The butterflies, breeze rustling the leaves and the twisted tree roots helped me to let go of conscious thought and walk through possibility.

My possibilities have also been inspired.  Over the last couple of weeks I have had the pleasure of connecting with women who are doing what they have seen as possibility.  Cricket (yes that is her name) saw the possibility years ago to standardize sizing in for women in the clothing industry.  She is launching under her own name next week.  Sydney travels all over the world, many times alone, to experience everything that she can.  Esther is saving to spend 6 months in Milan taking a design course.  Sonya is launching her own style academy with students coming from all over the world.  These women have inspired me to examine my dreams and make something happen.

Since we've been in Charlotte I have mulled over hundreds of ideas for what I want to do.  I have always wanted to help women in some way.  I have a soft spot for women who work hard to make their dreams come true.  I feel very strongly that relationships and collaboration are key to any success.  I think that beautiful surroundings make it easier to work.  I think that presenting your best self helps to open doors.  I think that your personal space needs to be an "ahhhhh" at the end of the day.  These are beliefs that have never changed.  Since the time that I first launched my own business, these are the things that I held as truth.

So, when I connect with women who are achieving what seems impossible for many, it makes me believe in the impossible.  I know what I think is important and valuable so I let that steep.  I let my hike be a meditation time for how I want to grow, support, create and more.  A picture starts to emerge in my mind.

I'm excited to let the inspiration work on what is starting to gel.  What I learned this week is to listen and pay attention.  Learning about others has helped to light a fire in my imagination.  Now, I can let my imagination and inspiration work to figure out what is next in my life.