goodness around the web
today, i want to share a few of the things i’ve seen around the web of late that have inspired me, moved me to tears, or just plain intrigued me.
:: love your homepage :: a free e-course from allie of allie creative. allie designed my website and i still love it more than i can say.
:: the apple slice & social media envy :: an exquisite piece on the comparison trap from erin of design for mankind. when i am tired or lonely or overwhelmed or afraid, it’s easy for me to think that a slice of someone else’s life looks better than the life i deep-down know is full + rich + perfect for me. erin’s words landed in my heart like a blessing.
:: use your words :: a reminder that words are valuable from shauna niequist. if you wonder whether you should tell someone that you’re proud of them, that you love them, that you see them, shauna’s piece might just hold your answer.
:: the winter of scrabble :: a poem about connection & heartbreak & wordlessness from mccall erickson.
(wondering about the photo? it’s the lights on a copperdog 150 sled dog team as they raced past me. though you cannot see the dogs themselves, it is my favorite of my photos.)
WOW–love the abstract loveliness of that image–it’s mesmerizing!! Thank you for the uplifting links! :o) ((HUGS))
I am always on the lookout for inspiration, so I really appreciate these links. Thanks so much, too, for stopping by my blog yesterday. x Gigi
love the image
Tracy + Becky: Happy to hear! I was trying to explain to my cousin, who came with me, why it was my favorite photo – with not much luck – so it got me curious if it would appeal to others.
Gigi: They definitely inspired me. As did your blog, so thank you.
The two bright lights look like hearts. Then, when you zoom in on them, the look like Mickey and Minnie Mouse heads. LOL!
Hahahahaha! Pretty sure I am going to think of that whenever I see this photo now. Double smiles.
Pictures are like love. It is all in the eye of the beholder.
wonderful sounding links.
going now to check them out.
thank you always!
and…
it just makes me happy knowing there are dogs in that picture! 😀
Just read the post by Shauna. I know I feel awkward often when I try to use my words in this way & afterwards think it may be better if I don’t try the next time, but what I got from this is that the words can be simple, & I don’t need to overcomplicate them. So thanks for sharing!
Tammy: Me too! And they were HAPPY.
Helen: I need to remember that myself, so thank you for articulating it.