Inspiration Monday

Inspiration Monday – Heading South

August 30, 2010 By TheOrganicSister 4 Comments

[Current location: Dancing Rabbit Eco-Village, Missouri]

We couldn’t be more excited! We’re heading south to Dallas, Texas for the annual Rethinking Everything Conference starting on Friday. Although it’s their 14th year, it is only our first year attending RE and we can’t wait to spend 5+ days with some awesome conference veterans doing some awesome conference connecting.

Some inspiring things we’re looking forward to:

Seeing some Texan friends
Joining in the stop-motion animation fun
Hooping with new friends
Discussing Big Ideas
Adding our voices to the documentary
Playing in the pool
Eating yummy food

Will you be there?

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What’s been inspiring you?

It can be a story, quote, or excerpt; a piece of art you made or a pair of earrings you love or some fantastic article that left you in awe.

Submit your blog post link below or share in the comments!

Filed Under: Inspiration Tagged With: bench monday, conferences, inspiration monday, rethinking everything

Inspiration Monday – Would you like to join in?

August 16, 2010 By TheOrganicSister 18 Comments

We’re in eastern Wisconsin now, outside Green Bay. Zeb’s Gramma has flown into town and we are all staying with her brother and his family at their house on the lake. The weather is cool and breezy and the water is warm, and the family is amazing. They have paddle boats and tubing and more fun than I can describe. I’m spending my time hooping and hooping and hooping on the sand. It’s been an amazing experience to spend so much time out of my head and in my body (without the humidity slowing me down!).

We’ll be enjoying our time here for a couple more days and I intend to spend as much of it in the sun as I can. But before I jump into my hoop again, I wanted to share a few inspiring things I’ve been loving the past week!

I’m part of the first team and wow!
I’m reading/working through this and I can’t even describe.
If you haven’t watched this, I recommend nothing else.
Most of you have probably seen or read the speech, but make sure to listen in on the interview!
Wanna change a life?
We need a lot more of these communities!
And now I have an answer for why Zeb never wears shoes.
Remember this? Well, now you can get one too!
Justin blogged a few class photos.
Taken from my own mouth.
Great interview; I can’t wait to read his book!
Love what she’s doing!

Would you like to join in the inspiration?

No need to follow any rules; it’s just a fun, no-obligation sharing of whatever inspires you.

You can share a link, story, quote or excerpt; it can be a piece of art you made or a pair of earrings you love or a fantastic article. Share a link to your own post or you can even share in the comments below!

Do it however you’d like, just tell me: what’s been inspiring you?

Filed Under: Inspiration Tagged With: bench monday, gramma a, hooping, inspiration monday, links, wisconsin

Inspiration Monday – Old Wall, New Friends

July 26, 2010 By TheOrganicSister 22 Comments

Bench Monday – Can you spot what’s missing?

We’re in transit today, making our way toward Madison, Wisconsin. Are you in the area? We’re planning a potluck later this week and we’d love for you to join us; let me know and I’ll send you the details!

In the meantime, I hope you enjoy these links as much as we have…

I’ve got a guest post over on Infinite Learners about facing my fears.
Thought-provoking post on creating a family-oriented home.
We shared our experience with the phantom diagnosis.
Must try this experiment!
How about some Reality Check 101
Her music makes me happy. Well, some of it.
The always inspiring Ronnie on being uncomfortable
Zeb can’t stop saying Boxen.
Who are you for the world?
Oh Gatto, How I love thee.
Regina Spektor radio on Pandora is my current obsession.
Justin signed up for this class in Wisconsin!

Stay tuned tomorrow for a lovely giveaway!

What’s inspiring you these days?

Filed Under: Inspiration Tagged With: bench monday, inspiration monday, links, more of us

Inconsistent Monday

July 5, 2010 By TheOrganicSister 15 Comments

Bench Monday in Granny’s garden

I’ve realized something about myself: I feel little to no sense of obligation in my life. For instance, I start Inspiration Mondays then promptly forget about them for two months. And I’m okay with that. Life is beautifully inconsistent and my blog is just an authentic representation of that.

Some links I’ve been saving for you:

Wow! This talented artist is both amazing and inspirational.
This podcast was mind-blowing, uplifting and wonderfully challenging.
After listening to that podcast, be sure to check out her site!
Whoa! I got quoted in the newspaper!
I can’t get enough of this song.
We’re hoping to take Zeb here in October.
I’ve been enjoying these ideas and articles on deep ecology. (Whoa! I just saw he linked to my blog!)
Have you read this blog yet? Awesome, genuine, motivational goodness.

What’s inspiring you right now?

Filed Under: Inspiration Tagged With: bench monday, inspiration monday, links, photography

April 19, 2010 By TheOrganicSister 16 Comments

That’s what I’m gonna call these random Monday posts from now on – Inspiration Mondays.

I *love* taking Bench Monday photos and I find loads of inspiration in seeing what the others photographers do. And what better way to share my love of climbing on random objects than with some inspirational (or at least, thought-provoking) linky love to boot?

So, there you have it. Inspiration Mondays. No promising they will always be inspirational…nor happen every Monday.

Found this article on neuro-toxins in soy burgers interesting. One more reason to avoid soy.
Loved this article on how kids learn math naturally
We’re here with a bunch of NuRVers (most of whom unschool their kids) and I’m digging the diversity and acceptance floating about. Who says the world is harsh and we need to prepare our kids for brutality? Life is good and we want our kid to revel in it!
Oh man, I NEED this music. Injected right into my skull, please.
She always tells it like she sees it.
Have I shared this one with you yet? It doesn’t matter. It’s a good one to read again.
Some eye candy: here and here and here and here.
I have some stuff up my sleeve that I’m looking forward to sharing. But I’m not there yet. The ideas are still brewing beneath my hat (if I could ever find a hat to fit over my dreads, that is) that should be ready for action soon.