She Who Brings Light–10 Days of Inspiration (guest post)
A little over 16 years ago I met one of the most inspirational people in my life. On June 5, 2002 I watched report after report on the television about a young girl who had been kidnapped. This young girl was a beautiful harpist and radiated joy in her family. As I watched the news reports I couldn’t help but transport myself into the shoes of her mother: the shock she must have felt when she saw that her daughter, who brought their family so much light, had been snatched from their home. And yet, she was gone and no one knew where exactly she had been taken. The most…
Lead by Design, Not by Default–10 Days of Inspiration (guest post)
Many people wonder how to improve their life or achieve what’s most important to them. For example, how to improve their health, relationships, inner peace, finances, etc. We understand how difficult it can be, that’s why we invested decades of leadership and success research to identify what sets apart great leaders and high-performers from everyone else. In other words, we wanted to find out what it was that the highest achievers did to get to where they are. In this research, it was clear that there were certain high-performance habits that this elite group of people focused on to shape their lives, we call those the 12 principles of highly…
A Leader is a Dealer of Hope–10 Days of Inspiration
I was excited when Ashlee invited me to write about somebody who inspires me, but for some reason I have procrastinated writing this article. At least a dozen different times I have sat down at the computer without writing. I finally realized why I was struggling so much. The person I decided to write about is former NFL player, David Vobora. I don’t care much about sports, but David Vobora is one of the most inspiring people I’ve learned about. I’m a huge fan of his story, of what he is doing at his foundation, and the impact he is having on the world. I fear that whatever words I…
Finding Legacy Among Ruins–10 Days of Inspiration (Guest Post)
Hello to all of Ashlee and Jonathan’s readers! I’m Molly from Exploring Through Life and I’m so excited to be here today to tell you a little bit about the inspiration that I have found traveling! I have dreamed of traveling for as long as I can remember, but it always felt like a pipe dream, something unattainable. It wasn’t until my 20s that I realized that with a little bit of creativity and lots of intentionality, I could really make my dreams of travel a reality. I stopped spending money on things that were of lesser priority in my life, I saved vacation days, scoured the internet for travel…
Faithful Inspiration–10 Days of Inspiration (Guest Post)
Beth Moore is a Christian woman who was pivotal in my life when I was recently divorced. Upon ending a temple marriage of my LDS faith, I found myself clueless about the journey ahead. I knew one thing for sure: I needed to draw closer to the Lord to better learn His will for me during this difficult and trying time. I remember looking to my own church for insight in how to handle the pain and anguish of divorce, but I could not find very many resources. My church did not offer a divorce recovery group like other Christian churches did. I discovered other Christian authors who wrote about…
Our Deepest Fear–10 Days of Inspiration
Today is day 4 of our 10 Days of Inspiration. We hope you’ve been enjoying our guests and have been inspired by their stories. Click here to find day 1, day 2 and day 3. We have more great guests participating over the next 6 days, but today is my day to share something that inspires me. I love this definition of INSPIRE that I came across recently. I am inspired by people and things that spark a desire to do something; to get up and make a difference. This quote is one of those things. (Our deepest fear printable) It reminds me that I was created to be great. I…
Sugar and Spice–10 Days of Inspiration (Guest Post)
My girls are wonderfully well-behaved. Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice… and all of that. Except when they’re not. Then I would have to say they are more akin to that of a WWE match, except they aren’t acting. My oldest (“old” being a relative term in this family, considering she is 4) and my middle child, 3, know how to throw down and throw tantrums like the best of them. And you better believe their 18 month old sister is learning the art quickly. But the truth is, for the majority of the time: Sugar and Spice. But not this day. I take that back. Not this hour. Because…
5 Reasons Why my (Younger) Brother is my Hero–10 Days of Inspiration (Guest Post)
It’s nothing new to imagine the idea that siblings inspire each other. I know that most siblings tend to look up to the oldest, simply because they were their role model during childhood. If you’re like me though, you may not have always been the best role model (Do as I say, not as I do, right?). They helped you learn, they guided you, and proved a place of solace for those fears and concerns that you may have been too embarrassed to speak to your parents about. I was the oldest growing up. I had to be the one who stood as the example for my younger brother, and…
Be Inspired by the Greatest Artist–10 Days of Inspiration (Guest Post)
Be Inspired by the Greatest Artist Right now, I’m sitting at a table in a quaint coffee shop writing this post, and I’m taking in my surroundings. Across from me, my wonderful husband works on his own laptop. Out the window, rain falls on red and golden leaves. Around me, people type and work and create and talk. And just like that, I know what inspires me most. It’s not a friend or a family member, though I’m greatly inspired by so many people who are close to my heart. It’s not a good cup of coffee or, in my case, hot tea since I don’t like coffee. It’s not…
30 Days of Gratitude (Free Printable)
I love this time of year. The weather is cooling off, and we can do more things outside. Several holidays occur, and we get to spend time with family. The spirit of giving is in the air, and we often focus on the things we are grateful for. Every November the kids and I do 30 days of Gratitude. We’ve done it a little different every year. One year we just went around the circle every day and verbally shared a gratitude. Another year we kept a journal, and wrote down a different thing every day. Last year I made a gratitude book for each kid with a daily prompt…
