I opened my email the other day and was greeted by this from Create Mixed Media:
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Inspired By! The Desire to Inspire Force of Good Awards: MAKE-A-DIFFERENCE
WHO INSPIRES YOU? LEAVE A COMMENT • WIN A BOOK!
Do you know someone who passionately uses their unique gifts to be of service to others in their community—someone who MAKES A DIFFERENCE? Nominate him or her below in the comments section for a chance to win an ORIGINAL PIECE OF ART FOR THAT PERSON and a FREE copy of Desire to Inspire! Leave a comment below for your own chance to win a book!
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I followed the link and read about a new book by Christine Mason Miller called Desire to Inspire and their Force of Good Awards. The book sounds amazing and I look forward to it coming out but, as I read... one name, and ONE name only, kept popping into my head - LORI ANDERSON - of Lori Anderson Designs! If you have EVER read Lori's blog Pretty Things you know what I am talking about... plain and simple: She Inspires.
Here are a couple of excerpts from the Create Mixed Media site:
So tell us, who do you know who has boldly stepped into their life and is now living what was at one time only a dream? Who do you remind yourself to think about when you get discouraged because thinking about them is a testament that great things do come to those who dare to dream big?
The way Mindy Tsonas puts it is: “By being brave with your life and striving to always honor your values, you manifest strength and meaning that ultimately enriches the lives of others.” We each have unique gifts to offer and when we can match what excites us with what those around us need, then we are truly living with purpose.
So is there a difference between being a Force of Good and being of service? Christine explains it this way: “If being a Force of Good is about discovering the light within and letting it shine in as many directions as possible, then being of service to others is about directing that unique light where it is most needed.”
Does that not make you think of Lori? If you have ever been inspired by Lori please CLICK HERE and nominate her. Do not leave a comment on MY blog... leave it at Create Mixed Media. (So there's no confusion, I have closed comments on this post).
Enjoy ~~T
