After talking about how inspirational people are yesterday, it’s probably rather predictable that I’m talking about places today. However, you wanted an answer to the inspiration question…
Having now travelled more than anyone I know with the exception of my husband, I can honestly say that I have experienced some of the most absolutely gorgeous and inspirational locations in the world. Places that made me stand still in stunned silence. There is so much on offer and I would dare anyone to travel a good amount and not get some sort of inspiration.
Second place only to people, places are the best form of inspiration. There is nothing like seeing an ancient building that has been there for hundreds more years than you have been on this planet or sitting beneath a gigantic tree that has been a silent observer to more than you will ever see.
If at all possible, travel as much as you can. Go to places completely different than what you’re used to. Experience different climates, places with ancient history, places with stories behind them… Travel and my husband are my two biggest loves in life and my two biggest inspirations.
One piece of advice for using places as inspiration: Take a lot of photos and notes.
The utter beauty of some places can actually leave you inspirationally overloaded. It is better to take pictures, notes, video if you have it and save it for going over later because you might find it hard to do any actual writing while you’re experiencing the place.
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