Where Do You Find Relaxation and Inspiration?

One thing I ask of the LORD, 
this is what I seek: 
that I may dwell in the house 
of the LORD 
all the days of my life, 
to gaze upon the beauty 
of the LORD 
and to seek him 
in his temple."
Psalm 27:4

If you are a frequent follower of my blog, you know where my inspiration is rooted. I’m a nature girl and to see the colors, variety, and life in all God’s created around me brings instant relaxation then inspiration to write and create. My favorite time of year is when I can sit on my back deck; there is something about drinking coffee or iced tea on the deck.
Some of my best journaling, editing, and writing happen when relaxed right in my back yard. My husband laughs because you’ll almost always find me under the safety of my table umbrella or in a chair near the house to remain in the shade. As much as I love being on the deck, the sun and I aren’t great friends. I enjoy the warm, breeze, and view…not the sun rays. I’ve been known to bring the fan outside so as to create a cool breeze so I can stay outside longer.  And at night, I bring the fan out to blow the mosquitos away so I can write into the evening. With the exception of an occasional car, jogger, or cyclist…nothing but the birds serenade my thoughts. God uses nature to inspire me. While summer is my favorite, I still enjoy the beauty of a sunrise or sunset in the winter. The softness of pastels illuminated on the white snow or as a backdrop to the brown tree trunks and branches is breath taking. One reason I try to have my camera and a notepad with me when traveling, even if it’s to work or the grocery store.  
Regardless of where or when you find your inspiration, be prepared. In my case this means always having paper, pens, pencils, and a camera with me. Yours might be drawing pencils and a pad, or possibly paints. The sky is the limit, so go for it. Once you know what inspires you, seek out opportunities to be inspired.
Share at least one 
person, place, or thing 
(so a noun, lol) 
that INSPIRES YOU? 
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