I'm a junkie

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inspiration |ˌinspəˈrā sh ən|noun1 the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, esp. to do something creative : Helen had one of her flashes of inspiration | the history of fashion has provided designers with invaluable inspiration.• the quality of having been so stimulated, esp. when evident in something : a rare moment of inspiration in an otherwise dull display.• a person or thing that stimulates in this way : he is an inspiration to everyone.• a sudden brilliant, creative, or timely idea : then I had an inspiration.• the divine influence believed to have led to the writing of the Bible.2 the drawing in of breath; inhalation.• an act of breathing in; an inhalation.

Inspiration, if I had to define it, is a lot more than just a noun. It's a feeling that trickles through into everything you see, think, feel, and do. It carries you through the hardest days, and gives you an inexhaustible amount of energy to chase after it. Inspiration is one of those tricky things, you always want it, but you can't really just go out and seek it. You can play your part right, but essentially, it has to find you. 

When it does, it's worth the wait.  It offers a such a sense of clarity and inner peace.

I'm an inspiration junkie, and I have no shame in admitting that. I love the feeling it fills me with, and the ambition and passion that follow behind it like a game of following the leader. 

What inspires me changes...a lot. Half flaw, half strength, it doesn't take much to get an idea in my head and I'm already running with it. 

I don't like to stand still waiting for something to come along and find me. So, I'm usually a complete hypocrite, and I scavenge for a taste of inspiration at any expense, as a junkie would, just a little to get me through my day. 

But what has really inspired me, is something I read yesterday in my research: 

" The American Cancer Society estimates that  one third of all cancer deaths to nutrition, physical inactivity and/or obesity/ being overweight. Due to earlier detection and better treatment options, survival rates for individuals diagnosed with cancer continue to increase. Fitness professionals can play a meaningful role in helping these individuals recover from a life-threatening disease and take new steps toward a healthier lifestyle."

Did I just have my big ah-ha moment?

To know that I can help people recover from this disease and build a healthier life, is awe-inspiring for me. I feel like I've found the compliment to my passion, and now I just want to chase after it . . . 

Well, as soon as I'm done studying foie gras and boullabaisse ...