tgif + some hot air

So, what takes more courage: Floating 3,000 miles over Utah in a hot air balloon with Karen, or using this song for my video? Yes, it's straight from the jukebox of cheese - but I love it! Here's how I spent my morning:

Today:

I'm trusting that it's okay to stop and spend an hour floating through the air when there are a million things on my to-do list. (At 8AM I was trusting Logan - our handsome balloon pilot).

I'm grateful that I said, yes when Karen asked me if I wanted to join her for her life list adventure.

I'm inspired by the beauty of Utah and the lovely organizers of the EVO Conference.

 Happy TGIF!

What are you trusting, grateful for, and inspired by?

Comments

[Mel]

I am trusting that we will live in London in a great house, in a great area within the next 8 months.

I am grateful that I have learnt to see the good things in whatever happens.

I am inspired by my garden, my plants just know how to grow, so why shouldn't I.

[Nikki]

I am trusting that its ok to be vulnerable sometimes and let yourself go..Instead of counting and thinking about every step we take, its better to be yourself..

I'm grateful for the wonderful mother I have who has always been by me no matter what and with whom I can share the worst, best ..just about anything

I'm inspired by the strengths my fellow women have and who have dealt with or dealing with soo many complicated things in everyday life

[The Other Laura]

I'm trusting that things will keep getting better.

I'm grateful for Max's laugh while he's watching Tom & Jerry cartoons. It is the big kid version of his baby laugh and it makes my hear sing.

I am inspired by love.

[The Other Laura]

HEART sing. It makes my heart sing!

[Amalia]

Brene, I'm halfway across the world and you're visiting my adopted home. I'm glad you're enjoying it!
Today I am trusting in the next week of my travel adventures- the Turkish Coast followed by Paris.
Today I am grateful that I was raised with a sense of independence that lets me think, "I can do that!"
Today I am inspired by the Mondo Beyondo Dream Lab- I'm excited to have "assignments" (that's structured me) to play and rest (that's the unstructured me that I most love).

[DawnS]

Riding in a hot air balloon is on my "mondo beyondo" life list! So glad you had a joyful day :)

"Listen to the clues. The next time you feel real joy, stop and think. Pay attention. Because joy is the universe's way of knocking on your minds door. Hello in there. Is anyone home? Can I leave a message? Good! The message is that you are happy and that means that you are in touch with your purpose." (Steve Chandler)

[Naked Girl in a Dress]

A wonderful post to take me into the weekend. Thank you!

I am trusting that with hard work, my blog will be a success.

I am grateful for love and support from family and friends.

I am inspired by the kindness of others.

[Dee Dee]

I don't know what other song you could have possibly used!! Or maybe I like everything better with cheese...huh, that IS true.

I am trusting rest and play.
I am grateful for the chance to experiment with rest and play.
I am inspired by my Friday morning yoga class that pushes me and nurtures me and teaches me that I know best.

[Deb J]

What fun. I want to do that to some day.

I'm trusting that even these slow days of recovery are what I'm supposed to be.
I'm grateful for no one hounding me to do different and for good books to read.
I'm inspired by others who have gone before me in this journey.

[Lorie]

Fantastic! That looks like super fun, I am glad you got to go up up and away... Yes, I will have that song stuck in my head the rest of the day.

I am trusting that this beautiful sun will last long enough for me to get home and ride!

I am grateful for my health. I don't think of that enough, but it truly is a blessing.

I am inspired by my weaving study group- what a fabulous time we have together, what a great group of creative women.

[Leana]

I <3 TGIF's on Ordinary Courage!!

I am trusting that great things await me in my new surroundings.
I am grateful for this new beginning.
I am inspired by Jen Lemen & Andrea Scher as they create this space of play and gratitude over at www.mondobeyondo.org in the summer dream lab course!

[Nancy]

What a great balloon post!
I am trusting that the healing after loss that I am going through will bring me clam, peace and closure
I am grateful for the chance to share and heal with others
I am inspired by your balloon ride adventure video as that is on my list too!

[Neri]

I am trusting that I will hug and hold my sons just a tad longer after not having seen them for a week.
I am grateful for this opportunity to come to Vail, Colorado and participate in such inspiring professional development.
I am inspired by the PEAK team and my first white water rafting experience.

[kathleen]

I am trusting that everything will be ok. Our house will sell. We will build our family home. I will stay sane through it all.
I am grateful for my yoga practice. Everytime I get on the mat I am reminded of my divinity, my courage, my innate power.
I am inspired by my daugthers - their wonder, their love, their ability to let go and be present.

[Steffi]

Aww, love the video! And what a beautiful balloon!

I am trusting in peace.
I am grateful for good coffee and frothy milk.
I am inspired by the sun.

[Farrah Braniff]

LOVE it! It's on my bucket list too. Love the shots of the flowing balloon fabric. What a view!

[Amanda]

I am trusting that I can...
I am grateful that I have—dared to love, dared to challenge, dared to compromise.
I am inspired by the power of the return I get on the love that I give.

Thank you for this post.

[Jo-Lynne]

You go girl! Breath-taking experience. Yes, the song is all cheese.

[Anita]

Brene...just sharedyour book and read-along on my blog. I currently going through it and loving the message. It's long overdo in my life. Thanks so much for your work. http://smallscrapbook.blogspot.com/

[Heather]

Thanks for sharing your awesome balloon ride. Wow!

My TGIF last week was that I'm ...
trusting that our bathroom/shower repairs will be attractive, smooth and affordable.
grateful for the beauty of God’s world, my health, love, family and so much more (my "love rush" during Savasana pose in yoga Friday morning).
Inspired by the feeling that I’m following my true path and that life is about the journey, not the destination.

Have a good week!

[Carolyn]

I'm trusting that I can continue to hold things lightly. Life is so much more enjoyable when I'm not forcing things.
I'm grateful for moments when I know exactly what I'm supposed to be doing!
I'm inspired by creative communicators and the way they can help you to see things differently.

[Molly]

I am TRUSTING my own intuition for the first time in my adult life, and it feels absolutely wondering and frightening all at the same time.

I am GRATEFUL for the most precious man in my life that accepts me for who I am, baggage and all.

I am INSPIRED by your blog and also "grateful" that happenstance brought me into your world.