1.08.2011

be inspired.

I sat down at my computer this perfect Saturday morning with my cup of coffee hoping to crank out a wonderful blog update for all of you steady followers.  But of course, I got started down my blog roll and got engrossed in all the beautiful posts from designers out in blog land.  So.  Why not share my two favorites of the day.

Jenny at Little Green Notebook
Little Green Notebook
I may even go as far to stay that Jenny got me started on it all. I discovered her blog [who knows how] back in July and have been faithfully following ever since.  All throughout the home renovation- I sought inspiration from her DIY projects and awesome flea market finds.

Laurel- Dawn at Abode Love
abode love: a man\
I discover this blog today through another one that I follow.  She uses this subtle glamor that just makes my heart melt.  Def adding her to my blog roll immediately after this post.

This week, in one of our staff meetings at Stevens Creek Church, we listed to a sermon by Bill Hybels called "Whatever you do, Inspire Me!". I find myself continuing to refer to some of his major points.  It was the perfect new years talk: motivation.  Don't we all search for that one way or another from time to time?  So- I am going to include the 10 points he shared on how to stay in an inspired state:
1.  Stay crystal clear on your calling from God.
2. Make sure you leverage spiritual gifts the way God wants
- He has entrusted us with a mission that He wants us to see through
3. Make sure the players on your teams are inspiring people
- find people that give a positive emotional jolt
4.  Read Books - people who commit themselves to good works and push through
5. Make it a point hang out with exceptionally inspiring people
6. Take the time to participate in exceptionally inspiring events
7.  Paying attention to physical disciplines (20% energy gain when you're physically active)
8. Pay attention to your working environment
- work space can add or subtract from motivation
- lift spirits so you can do your absolute best work day to day
- take responsibility of motivation
9. Having an inspiring recreation outside your work world
- recreates energy inside - gets ya pumped
10.  Practicing daily spiritual disciplines to keep spirit fresh.



So.  Be inspired today! Be motivated to go do something creative.
With love,
Sar

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