Reflection | Seven

What inspires you?

I have had a difficult time within the last few months feeling inspired in my life. As does happen to us all, my life has shifted a few times recently with some challenging things going on. I am thankfully on the upswing, especially from having met and taught so many lovely students this term. However, I still search for inspiration.

I seek to be inspired within my teaching, my music, my performances, my interactions with others, and daily life. When I feel inspired, this feels like a great spark of hope! When we seek inspiration, I am wondering if all we need to do is look right around us: what gives us hope? What are we thankful for? Who are we grateful to have within our orbits? What pieces of beauty around our home or work or in nature give us joy? What things meaningful to us are we passionate about, either tangible, intangible, or both?

My wish is that you live within your holiday season and into the new year, inspired, and also filled with hope. Let your hope and your creativity inspire all that you do and all who you seek to be for yourselves and for others! —December, 2025