i am trusting myself to remember to breathe ...
i am grateful for brene and this site, yogi ginger tea, the soothing sound of the fountain in the backyard, fresh garden tomatoes ...
i am inspired by people who can do yoga without falling over &/or injuring themselves (or others) in the process ...

I'm trusting that everything will work out how it is supposed to.
I am grateful for the love of my husband.
I am inspired by this wonderful website and everyone who comments!

I am trusting that I will get married one day
I am grateful that I have found love
i am inspired by what it feels like to move my body

1. I am trusting that I'll be ready to go to Utah on Monday.
2. I am grateful that I have enough to give away.
3. I am inspired by Farmers' Markets.

I am Trusting that I have the tools I need within me.
I am Grateful for the clarity in my life at this moment.
I am Inspired by ART.

I am trusting that my best friendships are strong and wise and loving women who can navigate life well with me, and forge deeper relationships even when we struggle to schedule our times together.

I am so grateful for a friend who took the time to write me a note of gratitude, telling me how I had positively impacted her life. Her words were timely, and much needed, and made my day.

I am inspired by a new photo project that is stretching me-- I shot photos in Manual today, which is a big leap for me! This photography project is an "imitation" of some photos I saw in a gallery. But trying to replicate those photos is a great opportunity to learn (learn from the masters!) and I was inspired today to take some creative risks with my camera. I came home with some shots that make me truly happy!

I am trusting that I can take care of myself.
I am grateful for quiet early mornings.
I am inspired by myself and my commitment to creativity.

1. I am trusting that I have the energy and strength to do what I want to do.

2. I am grateful for many, many things today, only a few of which include my upcoming trip home for the first time in ten months, yogurt-covered raisins, my boyfriend, and bikram yoga.

3. I am inspired by the talent and skill of the badminton players I competed against in my last competition in Geneva to continue to train my hardest.

Who/what are you trusting today? I am trusting my intuition that will help me make good choice for the day.


Who/what are you grateful for today? I'm grateful for sunshine and fresh air to enjoy this 4th of July weekend


Who/ what is inspiring you today?I'm inspired by my creative spark to do make some ART and express myself

I'm trusting that everything will be fun this weekend as we celebrate my oldest child's 11th birthday.

I'm grateful for a quiet house, a hot cup of coffee and the sunshine.

I'm inspired by my families willingness to follow me on my crazy weekend expeditions, when they really would rather stay home. DH's homebody genes run strong in this family.

Today I'm trusting that I my dearest, most treasured friendship can survive distance, silence, and what sometimes feels like terrible circumstances, and that we'll come out the other side stronger than ever.

I'm grateful for getting my email inbox clear... you have no idea what commitment this has taken! I feel so liberated!

I'm inspired by reading FLOW by Csikszentmihalyi. I can't say his name, but I've learnt a great deal and been incredibly inspired!

I am trusting my heart.
I am grateful for the net I can not see, but I know it is there.
I am inspired by a dear friend who has awakened something in me that burns like fire.

Today I am trusting that I will be able to let myself be vulnerable when I need to be.

I am grateful that I have been able to put an awful disappointment about something into perspective quickly. I am realizing that this disappointment is closely tied to a shame issue of mine, so I'm even more grateful. :)

I am inspired by the book Life is a Verb by Patti Digh.

Today, I am trusting that God will keep my daughter and her father safe as they fly to San Diego. I am trusting that it is OK to take my time today to do what I want to do that wil make me feel whole.

I am grateful for the sunshine outside that brings happiness to my gerber daisies, for summer, for the open, honest relationship that I share with my daughter Lauren. I am grateful that my best friend Shea survived her head injury and has invited me to embark on a new journey of discovery to take risk and live each day fuller! I'm so grateful....

I am inspired to be a better person every day and by the little miracles I see unfolding all around me!

Who/what are you trusting today?

2. Who/what are you grateful for today?

3. Who/ what is inspiring you today?


I'm trusting, like everyday, that the Universe is conspiring to help me in things that are soulfully needed.

I am grateful that I woke up! I can't make myself breathe and Ieveryday I wake up I know I must have done something right the day before to get another chance to be better.

My puppy Libby is inspiring me today. Her unconditional love for me everyday, even when I forget to feed her on time (oops!) reminds me what that love feels like and inspires me to let others feel it.

Whew! That was great! Thanks for this great exercise. Now the postcards will be the icing to the cake :P

I am trusting myself stop holding on to the doubt i thought I was due.

I am grateful for the friends I have who are supporting bravery and change in my life.

I am inspired by the challenge.

I'm trusting myself to stay focused and accomplish the tasks at hand.

I'm so grateful for the blessings I have in my life, and how lucky I truly am.

I am inspired by my nieces and nephews, who are such amazing little people at such a young age. I feel invigorated and refreshed every time I spend time with them.

1. Who/what are you trusting today?
I am trusting that everything will be fine in my life. I am trusting that everything is happening just the way it should. That I am making the right decisions and trusting the right people in my life.

2. Who/what are you grateful for today?
I am grateful for the fact that I have finally started to slow down. I am grateful that my family has always supported me in whatever way they can. I am grateful that I can count on them.

3. Who/ what is inspiring you today?
I am inspired by my sister's quiet and yet powerful presence in my life. I just read her email and she mentioned that she has bought a Carom Board (a popular home game played in India). And she mentioned that she plays it sometimes when she has time from work and family. She reminds me about the strength of serenity, peace and joy.

I am trusting that everything that happens, happens for a reason. That I can handle anything that comes my way.

I am grateful for the sunshine, the rain, and the soil. I am grateful for the beautiful strawberries in the fields just waiting to be picked.

I am inspired by my mother who loving and patiently cares for my father.

I am trusting that whatever I have done to prepare for our Family Reunion in Italy, which we leave for in just 6 days ... reservations, plans, gifts to take, chores to be done b-4 departure ... will be ENOUGH. and that I will "be enough".

I am grateful for the healthy parts of my body that I DO have; and for those currently not working quite right, I'm loving YOU 'til you feel all better again!

I am inspired by ... our Rat Terrier, ROCKY, who really has the ART OF THE NAP ... down. :-)

Thank you, Brene, for this ongoing opportunity to share with everyone. Happy 4th of July to all.

I am trusting that I am on the right path...even though I can't see where it is leading me.

I am grateful for the fact that I have a heart connection with so many incredible women sprinkled all over this magnificent planet.

I am inspired by a particular woman I know who lives with undeniable authenticity; despite physical struggles that might keep others perpetually grumpy, she shares her wealth of knowledge and incredible inner light with many, many people...and makes it look easy!

I'm trusting in my intuition, that I can make good choices, creatively.

I am grateful for my little trinity of a family.

I am inspired by my son who is a zen master when it comes to summer slowing down.

I am trusting that it is truly abut the journey and not the destination.

I am grateful for a fun filled 4th of July weekend with my family in the Adirondacks!

I am inspired by the new refugees I met this week and their incredible heartbreaking stories, yet resilience and desire to find joy in life.

I am trusting that I can be consistently kind to myself, yet self-disciplined enough, to make it through a rather fractured season of my life.

I'm grateful for the terrific fireworks display our city sponsors on July 4th. It big and loud and magical...and I look forward to it every year!!

I'm inspired by the commitment of my parents who have been married 51 years today!

I am trusting that God will continue to give my husband the strength to fight his way home.

I am grateful to the many men that are risking their lives to rescue my husband.

I am inspired by the extraordinary men that sacrifice so much so that we can enjoy our freedom.

I am trusting in the moment and the certain joy found there.

I am grateful for sunshine over a cool river, friends, children playing, parties and light in the sky.

My daughter building in sand for hours, digging holes, making mud and sharing in the glory of summer with her favorite partner in crime: Sammy Super Dog
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Hooray for TGIF! I think I write that every time, but I am always inspired by and grateful for this opportunity to touch in and be reminded of what I love in my life and connect with what other folks are appreciating.

Today I'm trusting the importance of being "lazy".

I'm over-the-moon grateful for a 3-day weekend! And for the kindness of a colleague who is working for me this weekend to make that possible.

I'm planning on being inspired by lots of movies on Netflix while I work on my nephew's blanket in preparation for getting to meet the little fellow in 12 days!

I am trusting the process.
I am grateful for good friends, sunshine, and music.
I am inspired by World Music like Oumou Sangare who played in Chicago's Millenium Park last night...thank you for making us forget and live in the moment!

I am trusting that the baby steps are moving us forward.

I am grateful that I didn't break anything (or hurt myself at all badly) when I fell yesterday - hard enough that no one laughed.

I am inspired by rob to open up, be authentic, and try new things.

after a miraculous turn of events i'm happy to say that
1. i am trusting my husband
2. i am grateful for my husband
3. i am inspired by my husband.

1. I am TRUSTING that I am that I am loved and that my connections to love will continue to guide me to exactly where I need to be.

2. I am so GRATEFUL for my kids who remind me to have FUN in the moment!

3. Paying attention and being joyful just for the JOY of it is a fantastic snowball of inspiration. Once you feel it - it can GROW so quickly. How fantastically INSPIRING is that!?

I trust the powers that be
I am grateful for my life
I am inspired by you

I am trusting my inner voice today. Whatever it is going to tell me.
I am grateful for my "journey". I actually never really believed I could come here....
I am inspired by change. It seems like the whole world is changing. :)

today I am trusting myself
today I am grateful for having had the privilledge of my life, with all of its challenges
today I am inspired by the idea that every moment we have is a chance for change

I am trusting that hard work pays off (spending the afternoon painting)
I am grateful for seeing measured results from a few hours of work (which rarely happens in my career)
I am inspired by the warmth of the sun.

I am trusting that our financial situation will improve

I am grateful for my husband, beautiful summer weather, the chance to ride my horse!

I am inspired by those people who put 100% effort into everything they do- work, play, relationship. I aspire to be that in my life.

I am trusting in myself--that patience will flourish today if I take care of my needs before everyone else's....

I am grateful for the sweet sound of a seven year old practicing guitar, a partner reading, and a daughter napping....the quietness, the space, for contemplative practice.

I am inspired by nature today...the green, the soft chirping of bird, the amazing flower in bloom right now....this present moment!

I am trusting in my ability to focus and work on my e-book this weekend.
I am grateful for a long weekend with lots of time for freinds and family.
I am inspired by all of the wonderful people who visit and comment on my blog.

I love these questions as they really pushed my thoughts in a positive direction this afternoon. Thank you for posing these and reminding me to stay focused on the moment by trusting, being grateful, and feeling inspired.

I am trusting that life will work out like it is supposed to. I only need to see a few feet ahead of where I am, not how the rest of my life will work out.

I am grateful for my beautiful family. decaf green tea. and a morning to myself.

i am inspired by the huge amounts of honesty (like this) that I keep finding in blogland.

I'm trusting that my children will eventually stop driving me crazy with their bickering.
I'm grateful that my neighbor helped us and mowed our yard today.
I'm inspired by my son's determination not to let the family dog run away, not letting go while the dog *dragged* him along the cement, resulting in severely scraped legs and feet.

1. Who/what are you trusting today?

I'm trusting in love. Love always prevails. :)

2. Who/what are you grateful for today?

I'm grateful for my younger brother. He is a constant joy in my life. Always bringing smiles my ways.

3. Who/ what is inspiring you today?

Sunshine!!!

I am trusting myself to be authentic and to choose to throw myself into the world each day. It's not easy... doesn't come natural with all my defenses but I working on it.

I am grateful for my boyfriend and the long weekend we have created to relax, recharge, and reconnect.

I am inspired by SARK's journal program I just started, the jewlrey class I just attended and summertime.
Peace

Today I am trusting. Period. This morning I had to stop myself for just a moment, reminding kinda crazy me that I'm awfully good at making up stories and that I have to trust that things will be what they are supposed to be-nothing more, nothing less.
Today I am grateful for the vacation that is winding down. It's had some interesting moments (always learning, always) but it's been tremendous to be away and to see some places that are almost beyond description. Although I'm still not entirely enamored with Paris because of the big city thing and the fact that I don't do that well, France has been wonderful.
Today I am inspired by the poetry of Mary Oliver. A friend with a similar passion for literature and words reminded me today of her poem "Peonies". One of the last lines talking about the fleeing life of peonies is this:
"....their eagerness
to be wild and perfect for a moment, ..."
For me, that line is lyrical in the beauty it contains.

Today I am trusting my heart. We have trust issues!
Today I am grateful for my dad. Who doesn't do what I tell him, and that ends up being in my favour.
Today I am inspired by the environment and recycled/re-purposed/reused items.
Thank you,
Andrea

1. I am trusting that I will have the strength to make the decisions that my body and soul needs

2. I"m grateful to my physical therapist for her encouragement and love!

3. butterflies. seriously, they have the best job ever.

i trust than i am not personally responsible for my chronically poor health
i'm gratful for my husband who holds our family together in a multitude of ways
i'm inspired by my beautiful children

The writing process. Even though I'm starting with a hodgepodge of facts and figures, I know that I can put it together to make something meaningful.

For people who know when to give me the space that I need and when to come back.

Amazing bloggers who I read each day who make me feel like I can do anything.

I am trusting myself and counting myself worthy of this wonderful life I have.

I am grateful for this wonderful life I have and that I can share myself with others through my volunteer work.

I am inspired by trusting, grateful, compassionate women on this blog, including myself, because we know our darkness well enough to share our lives with one another.

Happy 4th of July to all!

I am trusting that my dear friend Sharon will have a safe move to her new city far away and that we will be able to maintain our friendship over the distance.

I am grateful for the tiny tender neck hugs from my wonderful 7 month old angel. She reminds me what real love is.

I am inspired by those who love strongly and resolutely in spite of the challenges of connection. Thank you.

1. Who/what are you trusting today? I'm trusting that I will finish my lastest collage in time to give it to a newly married couple as a gift when we go to their reception next weekend in CT.

2. Who/what are you grateful for today? Grateful for the inspiration that I receive from other artists.

3. Who/ what is inspiring you today? YouTube art tutorials about visual journals.