tgif (on sunday) + loving it all

If you've followed this blog for a while, you know all about my Lovebomb adventures. You know that I almost didn't go to our first gathering in 2008. You also know that the woman who finally forced herself to go wasn't the same woman who came home from that long weekend. It changed me.

Our 2009 adventure was a couple of months ago and I needed it more than ever.  When I got home I wrote this in a post about friends and reservoirs:

"We need to get away. We need to regroup and renew. We need to sink into some perspective. We need to fill our reservoirs with: Trust, Gratitude, Inspiration, Art, Friends, Laughter, Play, and Song.

Because sometimes when we’re strung out and exhausted, the reflection that we see when we look into those deep ponds of renewal is the truest image of ourselves."

Last night I found this incredible video that Katherine made. I can't tell you how much I needed this reminder!  As predicted, I'm feeling strung out and exhausted and I'm desperately trying to remember me.

My TGIF:

I'm trusting that I CAN "love it all." Even the tired, freaked-out, pissed-off me.

I'm grateful for the reservoir that these women helped me fill: Katherine, Karen, Mati Rose, Kelly Rae, Andrea, Hula, Alex, Tracey, Myriam, Jen Gray, Jen Lee, Jen Lemen, Ali & Anna.

I'm inspired by music. It's always there for me. I'm especially loving the song that Katherine used in the video: "Love it All" by the Kooks.

What about you? What's your TGIF. I'd love to know if there's something you can trust when you're your most tired, pissy self!

Comments

[Cameron]

Love that video!! How wonderful and soul-feeding that must have been, I'd love to have a LoveBomb weekend.

I'm thankful for possibilities

I'm grateful that there is still time.

I'm inspired by you LoveBombers!!

[Ali]

Sigh :).

[Katherine Center]

Haven't seen that in a while! But it brings it all back for me--the breeze, the ocean, the feeling of being on the edge of great things, and the beauty--the unbelievable beauty--everywhere.

xoxoxo!

[Deb]

I am trusting that "this too shall pass"
I am grateful for my two glorious loving golden retrievers who are ALWAYS here for me.
I am inspired by all the women at Love Bomb! I adore all their blogs!

[Gargi]

I am loving it all !!! Lovely song :-) Thanks for sharing Brene !!

I am trusting that slowing down is good for me.
I am grateful that now I am a bit more compassionate towards myself.
I am inspired by the Love it all song !! I have heard it n-number of times since last evening !!!:-) I am loving it with all my heart!!

[bree]

I'm trusting that slow movement will keep our feelings honest.

I'm grateful for October's end (and a weekend away).

I'm inspired by one true sentence.

[Rebecca in Switzerland]

One thing I love about y'all's photos of the Lovebomb gatherings is how you only ever show the ones where you're each looking absolutely gorgeous. (Maybe it's that all of you only ever take PERFECT photos :-) ?!) It shows such care for each other...

[Brené Brown]

Trust me - there are plenty of photos in the electronic trashcan. It's a combination of great photographers, amazing light, happy women, and deep friendship. Works every time.

[Erin Leigh]

Fabulous and inspiring video. Thanks Brene & Katherine!

[Liz]

Loved the video! Thank you for sharing it here:)

Today I'm trusting that enjoying and loving life is enough.
I'm grateful for having most of the weekend off and getting time with my wonderful hubby.
I'm inspired by my Unravelling class and satsang with Jon Bernie.

When I'm my most tired, pissy self I just trust that I can breathe my way through it:) Good luck! Take good care of yourself. Maybe some delicious lentil soup is in order?:)

[Anj (aka Writergrrl)]

I'm always inspired by the videos/music you share from Lovebomb!

I am Trusting that any decision I make is the right decision for me, right now.

I am Grateful for my husband who's balance of support and impatience is often just the kind of mirror I need in front of me.

I am Inspired by the power of my boys' imagination...I can now appreciate the brilliance of their spontaneous indoor slip-n-slide between the kitchen and family room. I only regret not having video of the boys in full-delightful-hysterical-slide. I would like to regain some of that creation without internal critic...

[Leana]

I am trusting that in all the craziness there is direction.

I am grateful for an *amazing* weekend in Austin, TX with the Lance Armstrong Foundation full of compassion, unity and community. It rejuvenated all of our souls as to why we can't, and won't, give up on the fight against cancer.

I am inspired by the power of all of the cancer fighters, survivors, and caregivers who joined us for the weekend. Livestrong!

[Jenny W]

I am inspired by the faithfulness of those around me. By the voices that tell me, "Yes, you can," and encourage me to create. I am inspired watching your video (and jealous...so planning to do something like this with my friends!)

[Anna K.]

Yay!! So glad that your lecture/talk/authentic heart-talk went so well !!!

I'm trusting that I can get my worn-out, maxed-out, draggin' ass, sourpuss attitude back to a halfway peaceful, relatively balanced center and keep her there for a little while...for some reason that's so hard...because I keep telling myself I'm not doing enough. But I'm not doing enough self-care.

I'm grateful to the breath of fresh air that blew in with the last storm and brought this lovely, cool, sunny fall weather to Mississippi.

I am inspired by squirrels, frisky kitties and quiet time, bright colors, new music and writing. I am also inspired by connection however hard it is sometimes for me to do (i.e. make the connection with a person in the first place)

Have a great day!

[Joan]

I love the video! Just what I needed on a Sunday night... inspires me to begin a creative week! When I am exhausted and pissed off, I trust that "that very moment in time will change" ...knowing that it doesn't last forever gives me hope (that's the good news)!

[Amy]

Twinkle lights strung together do explain Joy - much like the pictures in the video show the twinkle!

[Elizabeth Harper]

Lovely images, the video makes me even more invested in putting together a week away for the creative women in my life.

I can see us now on the beaches and moors here in Cornwall.

I had the seed, but you've given it a healthy drink of water with your own experience.

[Andrea]

I am sooooo grateful for having found this blog.....and likewise..for opening myself up to encounters with women who are on the same path. It's amazing how the universe and all its energy works. I have declared myself an artist and a writer and have been connected with and have developed some of the most profound relationships with likeminded women because I am willing to embrace my truth.

I am inspired by those who are wiling to open their minds, set their heartsfree, and live a vibrant and vivacious life.

When I'm in the worst of my mood hell, I am always comforted by CoffeeHouse radio on Sirius. I never want to live wihtout Coffeehouse. Music always works to help me cry and fill me up or do whatever I need it to. That... or a dose of Madonna.

[B.]

I am TRUSTING that I will know the way, not far off, but just in front of my feet.

GRATEFUL for my two most loving women friends, a husband who loves me more than I deserve, and my brother, who has come back into my life.

INSPIRED by those less constricted than I feel.

[jane]

well it is a complicated mix of the following - painting my toenails, cuddling my daughter, watching Bill and Ted's Bogus journey, walking on the beach, having someone brush my hair, watching Eddie Izzard, bright clothing, hot bath (with good smelling stuff) and pinwheel scones.

[lisa]

I am TRUSTING that I am enough, and that as I believe in my enough-ness, I will trust myself enough to be at peace with some of life's major decisions that are going on right now.

I am GRATEFUL for recently discovering "I thought it was just Me (But it isn't)" as well as this blog, and networking with other awesome women in conversations about shame and authenticity.

I am INSPIRED by my nine- and six-year old daughters who show me each day how important it is to live authentically and with joy, and who tell me that even though I have a demanding career, I am still a great mommy!

[lisa]

I'm trusting my best hubby buddy to remind me that the only way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time. Then I have to decide where to chomp!

[Deanna]

I am trusting that I will know what I need to know, when I need to know it.

I am grateful for my Al-Anon friends who help me put things in their proper perspective.

I am inspired by a member's holiday version of the 12 steps.

[Rosemary]

I am trusting that tomorrow will be a better day.

I am grateful I had such a wonderful step grandmother who loved me unconditionally and saved me from being like the rest of my family.

I am inspired by the picture of the normal woman on page 194 of the September issue of Glamour magazine which is starting a body image revolution. If you haven't read about it or seen it yet, Google "woman on page 194."