"You're the Inspiration"

I know that I have been neglecting this blog because I have been quite busy trying to get some new ventures off the ground. However, yesterday, I was inspired by something that occurred at work I would love to share it with all of you.

As I continue on my journey to good health, it becomes more and more obvious to people that something about me has changed. Some notice my haircut. Some notice my "new" Kate Spade glasses that I got last summer. Some want to know where I am going all decked out. 

When you get healthy because of changing your diet and exercise habits, things about your appearance begin to change. Your skin looks better. Clothes fit better or you buy new clothes that actually fit. You put more effort into looking good. As I am in the appearance business,  people tend to comment. If not directly to me, at least to my coworkers. They ask what you are doing differently. They ask for pointers and advice and recipes.

At least that has been my experience since I began this journey last January.

Yesterday, someone came in to the salon (I may have mentioned that I am a hairdresser and makeup artist) and handed me a flower pot filled with happy spring flowers. I was baffled since this gal isn't even my client. She said "You will understand when you read the card."

"Thank you for inspiring me! Keep up the great work!"

It was what I like to call a "George Bailey" moment.

She proceeded to say that she had been stuck for a long time and seeing me, and also her own hairdresser who had been an inspiration to me all along, losing weight and getting healthy helped her get unstuck. She looks amazing and works out regularly and changed her eating habits. And now she will inspire someone else.

It made me realize that, just like George Bailey, we all touch peoples lives without even knowing it. This has a rippling effect that we can not even begin to fathom. 
 
While I look for inspiration every day from all that I see and read, I sometimes find it in the most unlikely places. Yesterday, I was humbled to know that i was able to be that inspiration for someone.    

We are all ripples in the water and we never know when we might be making a difference to others just by being. What an honor to be able to be made aware of it. 

 

 
Today, if someone has inspired you, let them know. And don't forget to pay it forward.