Unknown Inspiration

I've been in a funk the past week or so.  It hasn't been fun.  I've been on FB just wondering around and seeing what everyone was up to.  And man...the inspiration that I have received from my friends and family has been unbelievable!!

I have friends going through some major stuff.  These friends may be hurting, and hurting really bad, but they have managed to find the strength to get through it.  They have friends and family who are super supportive of them and what they are going through.  They would do anything to be there for them.  Doesn't matter what they had/have going on in their life...they would drop everything to make sure that they got everything that they needed.  Because of all the support that they have received during this time, they have found the strength.  The strength to keep on going.  I've always known how strong they were, they knew as well, but like the rest of us...the view on your strength gets weakened.  But they stood up, dusted themselves off, and are doing their best to do what they have to do.  Not only for themselves, but for their family.  It is truly inspiring.

I also have friends and family going through a lot of medical issues.  The medical issues just keep getting added on...and they just keep on smiling and enjoying life.  I've been through the massive amounts of medical issues (that one still hasn't been figured out) and it was hard to keep that smile on my face.  I'm not sure if deep down they are freaking out, and just showing on the outside that they are just fine.  Or if they are just choosing to find the best side of it all.  I don't know, I'm just one person whose been through it and couldn't find anything positive about.  But they do inspire me.  Inspire me to keep on going.  Inspire me to find the strength to keep on going.

The inspiration I'm getting from them to find my strength and keep going on my journey is the best gift anyone could ever receive.  The best part is...they do not know that they are giving it.  They do not know the gift they are giving people.  Seeing the strength, the hope, the faith, the love, and the support they not only get but are receiving.  It is truly inspirational.  It is the gift that keeps on giving.  It is the binding agents to our life.
In finding all this inspiration, thanks to a friend of mine, I have to decided to join a challenge.  The challenge is to eat healthier (no added junk/processed foods) and more water.  I'm joining in this challenge.  But I'm going in knowing that if I do stumble, it is okay.  I just get up, dust myself off, forgive myself, and move-on to the next step.  We are human, we are not 100% perfect.  I always forget this, and it is time to start remembering it.

"I am not telling you that it is going to be easy.  But I am telling you that it is going to be worth it." - unknown