Ten Gifts of Inspiration (in no particular order)

In my latest newsletter, I shared a few gifts that inspire me. They are a window into what I'm savoring this summer—the things I selectively let into my life that bring joy and peace. My hope is there might be something on the list that will do the same for you.

Take a moment right now to listen for what makes your heart sing... 

"If you want to be blessed with all the good things in life, learn to silently bless everyone with all the good things in life." -

 

Deepak Chopra from "The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success" 

 

 

1) The Open Heart Project hosted by Susan Piver - This online offering was a pivotal kickstarter for my meditationpractice. Free offerings available for everyone!

2) Sarah Selecky's free writing prompts - Whether you are an aspiring writer or simply want to 'get your creative on' thesedaily prompts are innovative and just plain fun! She also has a summer reading list where I discovered...

3) "Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar" by Cheryl Strayed.  If you read one book this summer, choose this one! I read it while also listening to the author narrate via Whispernet. This book spoke to my heart, brought me to tears, and had me guffawing in the car!

4) Duolingo - a Free app for your smartphone or computer to practice thelanguage of your choice. I'm polishing up ma française in preparation for #5...

5) A dream come true trip to Paris. Six special women will be joining me and fabulous guide, Sharon Richards in May 2014 for the trip of a lifetime. Only two spaces left. Details here.

6) "The Fresh & Green Table" by Susie Middleton - This cookbook was one of those cheap cheap Amazon specials. I downloaded it on my iPad and have fallen head over heels in love with fresh grilled veggies and this book!

7) Speaking of "specials" Ave Maria Press is offering a one-week special on Christine Valters Paintner's e-book versionof Water, Wind, Earth & Fire: The Christian Practice of Praying with the Elements for $0.99 from Sunday, July 14 to Saturday, July 20.  And...

8) There is also a wonderful self-study course available at Abbey of the Arts which offers extra reflections and art experiences to accompany the book. (SoulCollage®exercises by yours truly!)   Register here.

9) Want to keep track of your fitness level while moving around the office or house, taking beach walks, or strolling from pool to cabana? I'm using my new Fitbit to count my steps. A gift for yourself perhaps?

10) Last, but certainly not least, is "On the Same Page" where we are reading Brené Brown's life-changing book, "Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead"

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What's on your top ten this summer? I'd love to know, so email me at kayce@kaycehughlett.com