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Who Do You Want to Inspire in 2011?
{photo credit} Time is going fast! It’s already December, which means just a month left to finish up your goals for 2010. Have you accomplished them? Did you even write them? Set Goals for 2011 One of the things I try to stress in my weekly writer’s group is the importance of setting goals. Why?…
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This One’s for You!
For someone who is fanatic about inspiration and all things inspiring, the holidays are for you. There’s no other time of year when hope seems possible and miracles feel like they might be right around the corner. And magic. And inspiration. Maybe there’s no more Santa Claus when we’re older, but there’s still gifts wrapped…
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4 Features of Inspirational Writing in the Eyes of Two Young House Lovers
People are often turned off by “inspirational writing.” They take one look at writing on inspiring others and make the assumption that it’s all about religion. But, it’s not. As my elementary school teacher taught us, “To assume, makes an ass out of you and me.” Inspiring writing can be religion oriented, but it doesn’t…
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Friday Inspirations
{*Photo of what I packed for our train ride from Paris to London. I’ve got all I need here. Sunglasses, bottled water, an old and a new book, my iPod and a bag of chocolate covered ginger.} Friday is for reviewing the week. Preparing for the weekend. Taking off layers of work clothes and sliding…
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What Are You Going to Be When You Grow Up?
In January 2008, I wrote something in my journal that surprised me. It was the beginning of a new year. Instead of feeling hopeful and excited, I was lost and confused. Where was my career going? How much longer was I going to stay at this 9-5 job? Would I ever be a writer? It…
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Trying to Inspire Others? Look Within
I’ve always been obsessed with inspiring people. Hence, this blog and the ones before it. It’s why I seek out inspirational people for interviews, why I can’t stop reading inspiring books and the reason for my Twitter name @2inspired and Facebook page. You can say it’s my passion. I live to be inspired by others. But…
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Don’t Be Afraid of a Lil’ Rain
What did you do with your extra hour on Sunday? I had BIG plans for it! I was going to go for a bike ride or dance my heart out in zumba. Either way I would definitely use the time to get in some extra exercise. But then I slept late, missed the zumba class…