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Thanks to Maggie and Andrea for leading me to this great video! It's perfect for TGIF!

Today, I'm trusting in kindness and joy - even in a world where criticism and snark are currency of the realm.

I'm grateful for my kids who remind me to slow down, have fun, and let the little stuff slide.

I'm inspired by this little girl's enthusiasm for her house and her family. We could all use some of this!

What's your TGIF today?

Comments

[Anita]

As I move forward to take back my life,especially in the area of my weight, I find that there are many discouraging voices out there. I've decided not listen to them and trust that inner voice that says YOU CAN DO THIS!

I'm grateful that my 16 year old daughter is being my little trainer and keeping me on my toes with exercise and eating healthy!

I'm very inspired by the little girl in the video! She makes me smile!

[Debbie]

I'm trusting in my mom's oncologist that he will fight for us.

I'm grateful for the time I have with my mom now.

I'm inspired by this little girl's parents...good on them and whoever else has helped her to love what she has.

[Jenn]

T: That the 'performance mode' I developed during years in choirs, bands, orchestras and doing past conference presentations will kick in and tame the nerves I am feeling about a talk I have to give this afternoon.

G: My awesome family. I finally got up the courage to send them the link to my new blog, and they have been great about it (not that I was really worried but...).

I: I'm actually inspired by my own successes after trying out some new organizational tools. They worked great and I had a really productive week!

[Gargi]

I needed this so much today. thank you.

I am trusting that everything will be alright and this too shall pass. My whole class with whom I started my msw program is graduating but I cannot since i am now in the phd program.. though i have completed the courses but my second field starts this summer. i feel left out :(. but i am trusting that this will be over too.. just like many other things...

I am grateful for Rabindranath tagore's song Praan (stream of Life). here is a link to this awesome poetry and music. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlfKdbWwruY&feature=related

I am inspired the Praan (Stream of life) poetry and music and this little girl.

Here is the poetry in english:

Stream of Life
by Rabindranath Tagore

The same stream of life that runs through my veins night and day
runs through the world and dances in rhythmic measures.

It is the same life that shoots in joy through the dust of the earth
in numberless blades of grass
and breaks into tumultuous waves of leaves and flowers.

It is the same life that is rocked in the ocean-cradle of birth
and of death, in ebb and in flow.

I feel my limbs are made glorious by the touch of this world of life.
And my pride is from the life-throb of ages dancing in my blood this moment.

[Megan Matthieson]

Big smile. Thank you! I'm trusting in the Universe! and in knowing that all I need to do is stay connected to the highest power in me. I'm grateful for my health and my family, and I'm Inspired to LOVE the best I can in this day.

[Eddie deRoulet]

I'm inspired by the Love I see on a daily basis all around me!

[Meg]

That's the cutest dingdang vid I've seen in quite a while! What a little firecracker! :o)

Trust: that I'm making the right decisions lately. And if they're not, that I can always change course any time.

Gratitude: for making friends with Mr Pill. For having someone I greatly admire comment on my humble little blog. For my dog-daughters. For solitude as I adjust to my new chemistry. For being alive.

Inspiration: beautiful art that I've witnessed this week. Kelly Rae and her upcoming e-course. I think she might be Wonder Woman without the spandex. Watching an amazing woman rise like a Phoenix from the ashes of a nervous breakdown. My own bravery lately.

[Farrah Braniff]

That is the MOST AWESOME VIDEO EVER! I love that so much! I love that girl! I think I'm going to try that tomorrow morning.

I actually do a version of that when I run or workout (especially when it gets hard). I say to myself, "strong, beautiful, courageous" and do it like a mantra with special emphasis on the strong part. :)

Trusting that I'm making good choices, the best that I can in this moment
Grateful that I get to come home and be surrounded by such intense love
Inspired by the little girl in the video!

[Lorie]

I'm trusting my dreams.

I'm grateful for Spring and flowers and horses.

I'm inspired all the fabulous women I have been in contact via the web...

[kim]

That is waaaay to cute. ;)

[Christine G.]

I am TRUSTING in my body and the training we have been doing together for 2 years leading up to my first triathlon in celebration of my 40th birthday in June.

GRATEFUL for the amazing love and support I received from friends, neighbors and training buddies this week!

INSPIRED by the beautiful nature that surrounds me...the lillies, the roses and the hawks that swoop down to say hello in the mornings.

[Heather]

Love the video, if only that would be required work for our girls and woman in our lives, just to be grateful and open to joy and to dance!
www.toliveinspired.wordpress.com

[Renae C]

I'm trusting that I will find my path.
I'm grateful for all the support I've received over the past 3 years - especially from my dh.
I'm inspired by GRADUATION and everyone who will be walking with me.

[B.]

TRUSTING: that I am indeed "good enough." I'm meeting my son's future in-laws next week and am feeling that old familiar wobbliness. Jessica's mantra can be a guide to me. Thank you, thank her.

GRATEFUL: to be able to do an extra act of kindness yesterday. It was not hard and made me feel very connected to someone I care about.

INSPIRED:

[B.]

INSPIRED: by all the effort to grow, change, and build that I see around me.

[LilEcho]

i am Trusting in Gods plan today
Grateful for friends and mentors
so Inspired by the LOVE the parents of that little girl have to nurture her soul to sore.

[Jeanne of bichonpawz]

What an amazing video!! So cute!

[JennaKate]

Great video! Beautiful spirit!

I'm trusting that this is the time and place in my life to go back to school.
I'm grateful to my Higher Power for taking care of me and giving me the opportunity to grow.
I'm inspired by my mentors and friends.

[kate o]

Trusting that I will overcome the indecisiveness, the lethargy and the gunk in my life to be all that I can be ( w/o joining the army!)

Grateful for the mandala workshop I took this week, the photoshop class I have coming up, the arrival of my son - home from college this weekend.

Inspired by all that I am learning about myself and the world, much of it coming from my little job in a little bookstore. It's a good thing : )

Thanks for that video. I think I felt like that, once upon a time....

[Allison Marek]

I am TRUSTING my loving, supportive friends. I am also trusting myself to let their love and support in when I need it.

I am GRATEFUL for the fireworks that were outside my window last night! It was such a great moment. At first I thought it was my neighbor's drummer girlfriend "practicing" like she tends to do late at night, so I went outside ready to go knock on their door, and realized the sound was actually fireworks from across the street in the park. What a joy, and a reminder to not always expect the worst. :)

I am INSPIRED by that video!

[Monica L. H.]

Today (my TGIF on Sunday), I am...

Trusting that making a fairly significant move this summer is the right decision.
Grateful for "kissing the pavement" moments that spur me into action. And, for my little / big "sweet nudge" this week.
Inspired by the reality of a 'blank page' every morning.

[krys]

I love the video- thank you for the link. :)

TGI Sunday coming up here.

Today I am trusting that my friends mean it when they say they are there for me no matter what, and I can say thank you without feeling guilty for asking for help or ashamed for needing it so much.

I am grateful for finally being able to say I am gaining perspective on some very daunting issues. Extremely grateful- it's been a long haul, and with some perspective, I'm finding some hope that things can change.

I am inspired by my nieces- it was dance recital week this week, and they both did amazing jobs throughout all of the crazy schedules and demands put on them.

[Bonnie]

Oh My Goodness - I just saw this!!!! Thank you Brene!!!

I forgot about her (the me that is her). I need the reminder.

(off to have a good boo-hoo now....)

xoxox