Each Monday morning, Rick Davis who coordinates my social media, look at what is my weekly Theme.  This week was Seeking / Searching.  Then I started looking at all the people and events in my field that have Inspired Me because people often ask me "What inspired you to work in sexuality?'  Answer - the people who told me how my work had impacted them and their relationships.

I am so so inspired by heart and passion.  By people who don't hear "No, Can't Happen, Who do You Think You Are?" when their heart's voice says Keep going you're right.  I am inspired by my colleagues who keep me accountable.  My peers who have come form very disparate backgrounds to create new ground breaking toys and products that have contributed to people's sexual connection and pleasure.  Tom Stewart - Sportsheets, Tiffany York of MyFixsation, Etahn Imboden of Jimmy Jane, Jackie Brandwynne of Very Private Inc, Tony Levine of Big Teaze Toys, Bruce and melody Murison of Standard Innovatons taht created the first couple's vibe the We-Vibe.    From a former marine to industrial designer to consumer products guru to electrical engineer none of these people started in the area of sex enhancing products yet their inspirations were tied to them not finding what they wanted and needed. 

I am very inspired by people who have the strength to standup even when their beliefs aren't popular.  Greg Paulk who rescinded his Ex-gay Reparative Therapy stance, Matt Moore who shared he knows it's impossible to change yourself and still struggles with blending his faith and not acting on his homosexual attractions, Brain McNaught the Godfather of Gay Sensitivity who is known worldwide for his Corporate Diversity Trainings.  Dr. David Satcher who would not back down on his Surgeon-General's Call to Action on Sexuality under the sexaully repressive politics of the Bush Jr White House. 

In closing I am inspired by the Elizabeth Smart's John Hopkins presentation this week was so powerfully highlighted that comprehensive sexual education is needed.  This is one very strong, brave young woman. 
http://fox13now.com/2013/05/06/video-elizabeth-smart-speaks-at-johns-hopkins-university/