1. Water - Anytime I am feeling stressed, blocked or empty (whether emotionally or creatively), all I ever need to do is go somewhere where there is water. Ocean, lake, stream it doesn't matter. I draw energy and serenity from it. I don't know about the rest of you, but some of my best ideas and solutions appear to me in the shower.
2. Biographies and Autobiographies - Reading about other people's lives and stories, never fail to help inspire mine. That is why my favorite movies are also 'inspired by a true story'.
3. Bluegrass Music - I know some people find it cheezy and all, but I love it. Nothing speaks to me like a good old bluegrass gospel song. For me, it's like a band-aid to the soul.
4. A long meandering walk - A good walk where I just really LOOK at things, can really open my eyes to a new situation, and see things in a way I never would have thought about before.
5. People Watching - Like many here, I am a writer, and watching people can open up a whole new aspect of your stories. I love to watch people, hear their convos, see how they dress and how they interact with others. A lot of my dialogue or settings have come from such encounters.
