Things that motivate me - in no particular order

I recently posted a random list of things that demotivate me. Since then, several people have request me for a list of things that motivate me. Here it is.

• The fact that I can listen, assimilate, and play music.
• My brain.
• My ability to please/satisfy someone.
• Fast humor.
• Science.
• Sarcasm.
• Jamming with a like-minded and intuitive musician.
• Writing.
• The human frailty to be ephemerally happy with little effort.
• Kindness, in all forms.
• Complements in all forms.
• Wordplay.
• Brainpicker.org, Pulse.me, Lifehacker.com, Twitter.com
• Athletic brilliance, in all of its variations, including mainstream sports.
• Throwing and catching balls.
• Frisbees.
• Science Fiction concepts - movies and books.
• Men with accents.
• Sex.
• My resolve.
• A sexy chuckle.
• Human touch.
• A quiet distraction-free working space.
• To-do lists.
• Lists such as these.
• Cricket intelligence and humor.
• Routine.
• Clowns and clowning.
• Scents of all kinds.
• Dogs and puppies & cats and kittens
• A clean living space.
• Twinkling eyes with a smile.
• Bicycle.
• Order.
• Conflict prevention and resolution.
• Reliable gadgets.
• Commonsense.
• Honesty.
• Someone telling me, "I love you" or "I appreciate your thought/action/gesture."
• Lucid, prompt communication.
• Quiet.
• Darkness.
• Stillness in the air.
• Mumbai Winter.
• Performing music and entertaining an audience.
• Appreciation and acknowledgment for thing you do/did.
• Trees and lawns.
• Sunlight.
• A joint and/or a drink.
• Conversation.
• Second and higher layers of double entendrès.
• Home-cooked food.
• Dark chocolate.
• Education and learning.
• Efficient planning and execution.
• Reading.
• Tori Amos.
• A tactile keyboard.
• Alice In Chains.
• Vocal harmonies.
• Powerful emotions.
• The bass guitar.
• Radio, in almost all forms.
• The guitar.
• Teddy bears, figuratively.
• The drums.
• Hugging.
• The piano.
• Groove and accented rhythms.
• Eccentricity.
• The harmonica.
• Cuddling.