Things To Be Inspired By. In case you run out.

Life & parenting can be overwhelming. There’s a lot of unseen emotional & mental labour that goes into being a mother that can take a toll on our capacity to relax, feel inspired, feel open to possibilities, creative ideas, and the beauty of the world around us.

Here’s a list of things to be inspired by. In case you run out in the hard moments. I hope this helps remind you of all the beauty out there, waiting to find you.

The way the sunlight reflects on the water. The sound of waves crashing against the shore. The moon. The sun. A baby laughing. Nostalgia. A tight hug. Discovering new music. Kittens. A good book. A sunny Saturday. Looking at art. Reading a poem. Geese flying in a v shape. Constellations. The sunrise. Pizza on a Friday night. A productive day. Talking with an old friend. Ice cream. Campfires. Bright blue skies. Snow-covered landscapes. Shapes in the clouds. Delicious food. Coffee. The sound of the rain. A bouquet of flowers. Moss. Autumn leaves. Old family photographs. Dogs. Starry night skies. Fresh cut grass. The taste of chocolate. Fresh cut grass. Golden hour. Mountains. The ocean. Making travel plans. Tacos. Unconditional love. Thunderstorms. Childhood innocence. Freshly baked cookies. Shooting stars. Candlelight. A quiet city early in the morning. Waterfalls. Magnolia trees. Cherry blossoms. Good nights of sleep. Butterflies. The smell of lilacs. A home-cooked meal. Grandparents. Trees dancing in the wind. Front porches. Summer evenings. Winter nights. Crunching leaves beneath your feet. Snow storms and nowhere to go. New ideas. Dreams. Fireflies. Wildflowers. Sunsets. The northern lights. Seeing a rainbow. Splashing in puddles. Deep breathing. When people come together for a cause. Parades. Flash mobs. Boardgames. Chai. Spicy food. Acts of kindness. Vintage floral. Birdsongs. Nature walks. Moments of self-discovery. Cuddles. Soft blankets. Laying on the grass and looking up at the sky. Rose petals. Playing an instrument. Learning something new. Long hugs. Inside jokes. Group chats. After-parties. Staying home. Treetops against a blue sky.Not being rushed. Memories. Friendships. Family. Glitter. Collages. Libraries. Lights reflecting on the street after the rain. Accomplishments. Sculptures. Picnics. Quilts. The viewpoint on a hike. The human mind. Lucid dreams. Out of body experiences. Cultures. Languages. Beliefs. Customs. Traditions. Fireworks. Crafting. Thrift stores. Hometowns. Reunions. Glaciers. Rivers. Meadows. Fancy drinks. Silk. Compliments. Philosophical conversations. Deep questions. Conversations around a bonfire. Frost. Quaint villages. The way cats smell when they come in from outside. Spiderwebs wet with morning dew. Planets. Space. The universe. Mysteries. The possibility of aliens. The possibility of anything. Souls. Consciousness. Unity. Curiousity. Baby animals. Laughter. Comedy. Love. Christmas lights. Morning light. Shadows. Silhouettes. Big smiles. Specks in someone’s eyes. Freckles. Blushing. Handwritten letters. Getting mail. When things go right. Making a wish. Scavenger hunts. The uniqueness of different humans. Ladybugs. Caterpillars. Butterflies. Imagination. Balconies. Beach days. Bursting into laughter. Heartbeats. Painting. The range of emotions. Forest paths. Strangeness. Changing perspectives. Points of views. Empathy. Belly laughs. A hot shower. A warm bath. Coffeeshops. Camping. De ja vu. Quirkiness. Raising children. Shades of green. Riverbanks. Birthmarks. The feeling after a hike. Rosy cheeks on cold days. Snowflakes in your hair. Hot chocolate. Live theatre. One man plays. Improv. Scientific discoveries. Spirituality. Moments of clarity. Coincidences. Seasons changing. Beautiful photographs. Beautiful films. Getting excited about an upcoming event. The perfect sandwich. The hunger to create. A dog’s eyes. Fur. Deep dives and rabbit holes. Daydreams. Wondering. Wandering. Planning. Doing. Being. Accepting. Fluffy sheep. Cartoons. Storybooks. Fairytales. Folklore. Ancient traditions. Old newspaper articles. Family history. Family trees. Community spirit. Atmospheric restaurants. Dancing. A laughing crowd. Sing-a-longs. A long drive. Adventure. Compassion. Lightening. Coral reefs. Open minds. Striving to be better. Physics. Unspoken connections. Chance encounters. Soulmates. Hobbies. Passions. Milkshakes. Infinite possibilities. Theories. Diversity. Hope. Your favourite sweater. The space between the stars. Making someone laugh. Neural connections. Rock collections. Seashells. Looking forward to something. The not knowing. Tree roots. Multimedia art. Inspirational quotes. Motivational talks. A child’s smile. Learning. Neighbourhoods. Fresh laundry. Plants. Exploration. Fashion. Moodboards. Religion. Tea. Rain on a tin roof. Clean sheets. Pineapple. Frogs. Snowflakes. Picking wildberries. Apple trees. Pancakes. All the different kinds of love. States of flow. Awe. Enthusiasm. A good series. Surprises. Snacks. A purring cat. Solving a problem. New experiences. Cheesecake. Family dinners. Video calls. Gratitude. Personal growth. Wind chimes. Clotheslines. Coo coo clocks. The smell of a baby’s head. Movie nights. Working on a project. Storytelling. Workshops. Bike rides. Signs and meaning. Teaching someone something. Overcoming. Forgiving. Forgetting. Remembering. Reading. Hammocks. Patios. Boardwalks. Parks. Potential. Clean air. Climbing trees. Snails. Familiar trees. The same flowers that grow every year. Spices. Knowledge. Giving gifts. All the people you’ll never meet. All the people you have yet to meet. New recipes. Flavourful dishes. Fun. Grilled cheese. Naps. The vastness of space. Concepts of time. Human history. Making friends. Building your confidence. Children playing. Make believe. Pretend. Identifying with song lyrics. Trying new foods. Guilty pleasures. Productive conversations. Bird nests. Ancestors. Getting up early. Staying up late. Sleeping in. Setting goals. Memes. Texts. Rituals. All the types of cheese. Making your mother proud. Being a mother that’s proud. Eating at your favourite restaurant. Friend groups. Fried chicken. Observation. Telescopes. Microscopes. Paranormal experiences. The unexplainable. Epiphanies. Realizations. Levelling up. The unexpected. Vacations. Playgrounds. Local sports teams. Starting new chapters. Loosing track of time. Being silly. Being weird. Eccentricities. Oddballs. The phases of the moon. Synchronicities. Coincidences. Glitches in the matrix. Differences of opinion. Agreements. Healthy debate. Colours. Festivals. Fresh baked bread. Vibrancy. Nostalgic songs. Textures. Tastes. Aromas. Markets. Invoking emotions. Shared experiences. Uplifting others. Drawing. Nonsensical conversations. Special bonds. A warm breeze. Bucket lists. Sources of inspiration. Disco balls. Patchwork. Tablescapes. Child artwork on the fridge. Family recipes. Soft pillows. Cabins. Christmas morning. Local landmarks. Handknit mittens. Hot air balloons. Journals. Greenhouses. Sunrooms. Backyard barbeques. Pottery. Photoshoots. Persian rugs. Mud kitchens. Intuition. Blanket forts. Velvet green couches. Drawing on a foggy window. Decorating. Hairstyles. Prayer flags. The weekend. Pressed flowers. Theme parties. Seashell collections. Baby bonnets. Flower crowns. Summer dresses. Wild horses. Owls. A blank canvas. Sketchbooks. Antlers. Friendship bracelets. Beadwork. Powwows. Ouija boards. Black cats. Ghost stories. Fog. Mandalas. Still water. Horse and buggies. Mist. Birch bark. Plant medicine. Architecture. Multiple exposure photography. 35mm photographs. Babies bathing in sinks. Blowing bubbles. Rocking chairs. Roses. Climbing trees. Seeing the moon in the daytime sky. Horseback riding. Volcanoes. Roasting marshmellows. Face painting. Ferns. Cabinets of curiosities. Swimming holes. Sun bathing. Hide and seek. Backyard ice rinks. Camper vans. Fireplaces. Cousins. Slumber parties. Tire swings. Dress up trunks. Candy. Toadstools. Magic wands. Bangos. Bicycle baskets. Country roads. Gardens. Drying flowers. Open windows. Vintage storybooks. Lemonade. Local events. Documentaries. Friendly cats. Hot tubs. A frame cabins. Matching pajamas. Gnomes and trolls. Treehouses. Wizards. Ponds. Animal footprints in the snow. Mossy trees. Abandoned houses. The mystical. Other realms. Visions. Moonlight. Spirits. Bookstores. Incense. Journals. Fortune cookies. Sparklers. Wicker baskets. Floral skirts. Embroidery. Being read to. Reading to a child. Picking flowers. Picking berries. Watching the birds. Cooking for others. Candlelit dinners. Wooden fences. Book piles. Your higher self. Humour. Vulnerability. Bustling crowds. The atmosphere of a friend’s house. Piles of shoes at a party. The feeling when the airplane is about to take off. Sharing stories. Sharing ideas. Sharing inspiration. Profound thoughts. Concerts. Interconnectedness. Disproving doubts. Overcoming obstacles. Facing challenges. Facing the impossible. Getting through it. Hope. The journey. Etc.