Reality show inspiration

My computer has been out for service for about a week now. I’ve felt lost without it, because using my computer is such a big part of my life these days. Although I still don't have it back yet, fortunately I have been able to borrow my brother-in-laws laptop for the weekend. Yes!

So what have I been doing with all of my unexpected downtime lately? Well, I have found myself watching lots of television! I try not to watch too much tv usually, but since it is the holidays without much else going on right now, I’ve allowed myself the luxury of the couch potato life for a bit. So, it has been fun watching shows I don’t always get a chance to watch.

However, since I’m so self-reflective, it’s been more interesting for me to notice the types of shows I am drawn to. I’ve been enjoying the reality shows the most, because as an observer of people I like trying to understand why people do what they do. I love shows like Top Chef, Design Star, and Project Runway. Those shows feature everyday people competing against each other in areas of their passions, such as cooking, designing spaces or clothes designing. Of course, for entertainment purposes the shows try to offer some drama with the competitions and the eliminations of the contestants. But that is not what really gets my attention. I am just really inspired by those contestants. Those are people going after their dreams. Those are people willing to take chances to try and create something meaningful and fulfilling for themselves. I just love that!

Other shows that inspire me are the True Hollywood Story shows. I am not a star-struck type person. To me, famous people are just people. However, when I hear their life stories and how they “made it”, I get very inspired. Two of my favorite Hollywood stories are of Will Smith and Rachel Ray. I wouldn’t say that I am a big fan of either of them really. I like them, but never really thought much more of them until I watched their stories. What caught my attention most was how they followed their hearts, always keeping their attention on what they loved most. In return what they got was so much greater than they ever imagined. I think they both said that actually. They focused their energies on what they loved, and the rest just seemed to come to them… the greatest opportunities and the endless possibilities.

There are so many other shows on tv that also demonstrate what I’m writing about here—from the weather person on the news, to the people on those tattoo shows, to a mogul like Kimora, to Oprah. One just needs to view them from a different perspective to get that. Basically, I am simply inspired by people who follow their guidance in doing what they love most—especially those with nontraditional dreams. I think people who live “outside the box” are the coolest. Happiness, doing what we love, and becoming successful in doing what we love isn’t only reserved for a few special people. It is available for all of us. Those people who make it big are not “luckier” than the rest of us. They are simply following what makes them happy and fulfilled.

Following my guidance, going after my dreams, focusing on what I love most, being happy and fulfilled… yep, my intention is to live that way as well. Oh, and to think that my less than productive week was still inspirational, simply by watching tv!