I’m proud to announce that I have been nominated by the lovely Chrys Fey of Write With Fey, for the Very Inspirational Blogger Award! Yes, little old me. Thank you Chrys for the award and the inspiration you give to me every week on your blog!
The Rules:
1. Thank the person who nominated you, and link to their blog.
2. Display the award logo.
3. Nominate 15 other bloggers (more or less) and provide a link where they may be found.
4. Go to their blog, leave a comment to let them know they have been nominated.
5. Mention three things that inspired you the most during the past few weeks (I mention 5 things)
Inspiring Bloggers I’m nominating for Very Inspirational Blogger Award:
5. Jennifer at The Bloggess-this blog gets 500 comments per post so if I were to stop over there and leave her a comment that I nominated her for inspiring blogger award I doubt she would notice. You might find her blog inspiring if you haven’t already been over.
There are so many wonderful bloggers. In fact all of you who come here are amazing yet I know not everyone likes to get these awards. If I haven’t mentioned you it’s probably because I’ve nominated you in the past. Sometimes I like to keep my favorite sites a secret. 🙂
Five Things inspiring me right now;
1. Music by Sia
Her latest video Elastic Heart has many scratching their heads. I don’t really get it but I can admire the dancing. Don’t read too much into the video but read the words to the song. Sia performed this song on SNL with two female dancers. It gave the song a different spin.
Elastic Heart: It’s the lyrics that really have an impact:
“And another one bites the dust
Oh why can I not conquer love
And I might have thought that we were one
Wanted to fight this war without weapons
And I wanted it, I wanted it bad
But there were so many red flags
Now another one bites the dust
Yeah let’s be clear, I’ll trust no one
You did not break me
I’m still fighting for peace
[Chorus]
I’ve got thick skin and an elastic heart
But your blade it might be too sharp
I’m like a rubberband until you pull too hard
I may snap and I move fast
But you won’t see me fall apart
‘Cos I’ve got an elastic heart
And I will stay up through the night
Let’s be clear, won’t close my eyes
And I know that I can survive
I’ll walk through fire to save my life
And I want it, I want my life so bad
I’m doing everything I can
Then another one bites the dust
It’s hard to lose a chosen one
You did not break me
I’m still fighting for peace”
3. #1000Voices Speak For Compassion-Thanks to Lizzi Rogers of Considerings-Life’s Silver Linings this movement began in January and anyone can join.
Lizzi’s words
“with all the awfulness which is in the headlines and in dark corners of the unreported world, but there seem to be a large number of people for whom the time has come when they’ve had ENOUGH. And so they’re going to do something about it: on February 20th, they (we) are going to join our voices together, 1000+ strong, and FLOOD the Blogosphere with compassion.”
You can join too, by posting a blog about compassion, writing for this site if you don’t have a blog, or join the facebook page for updates and links to all the blogs participating in #1000Voices
4. Brain Pickings Weekly-I am inspired every Sunday when Brain Pickings arrives in my in box. It’s full of essays from famous writers. Each week one is featured and it goes very well with a cup of coffee.
5. Nature-when all else fails, the beach is where I gather up some much needed inspiration.
Awwww, you look so cute/cozy in that picture 🙂 The beach is always an endless source of inspiration for me, too.
Oh, I just saw that video. Wow. That Sia really writes some emotional lyrics and creates some head-scratching but beautifully orchestrated videos. Maybe I’m wrong in my interpretation of it, but seems Shia can’t live without her and since she’s free to roam, he was left to die in the cage.
Loved the dancing and the feels. Thanks for sharing. Hope all is well with you and that you had a nice weekend/Valentine’s Day!
Thanks, Charlotte. I LOVE the beach, too 🙂 Ooooh, great interpretation on the video. She tries to pull him out at the end…which is kind of funny. I love the lyrics! I think the video may have been better with an older dancer? Although that little dancer is amazing. Thanks for stopping over!
You’re so very welcome for the nomination! It’s so funny that we both chose Sia’s music as one of our inspirations. My featured song was Chandelier, but I love Elastic Heart too! Yesterday, I saw the video for the first time and was blown away! Shia was amazing, and of course Maddie and wonderful! At the end, I had tears in my eyes.
Hi Chrys, yes, Sia’s songs are not only catchy but her lyrics are very moving. Did you see her perform Chandelier on the Grammys? OMG, Kristen Wiig danced and was equally amazing. It’s always great to find music to inspire. Thanks, Chrys for the award 🙂
I did see her performance on the Grammys last night! That was the only reason why I was watching it, and of course it had to be near the end of the show. lol
Nature is my go-to source of inspiration. We had an incredible sunset on Friday evening to start the weekend. Today it was nearly 70 degrees, so we had lunch outside by the marsh and saw dolphins swimming by. It was just what this anxious girl’s heart needed today! 🙂
I love the idea for 1000 voices speak for compassion. This will be very inspiring!
Congratulations on the award, Lisa. You deserve it. I love the picture of you on the beach. You look like you have such a kindred spirit=)
Thank you, Gina! #1000VoicesSpeak is very inspiring. I have drafted something up to post for Feb 20th. The facebook group is great, too. I can add you if you like.
You can write a post on your blog about an act of compassion that you see or do yourself. Post a link on the facebook page. Hashtag 1000VoicesSpeak. I’m planning to write something. The day to post is Feb 20th but many people are posting now. The idea is to post on the same day so it saturates the net with COMPASSION. That’s something you’re full of kim! I’ll add you to the facebook group 🙂 Thanks, Kim for your ongoing support and friendship xoxo
thank you for including me in your list! i am honored!
what a cool shout out!
your writing inspires me, makes me ponder and laugh! i wish we could be real life friends. i think we would drink much wine and and could talk on some shit.
you’re awesome lady!
x+o
Aw, thank you Tracie!! Oh, we would definitely kill a bottle easily. We could talk on some shit and there would be some ‘f’ words flying! I feel like I’ve known you for years…CONNECTION. xo
You’re welcome, Shelah! Your writing is very inspirational, almost spiritual. I love to out in nature too as it always takes our minds off of our problems 🙂
What an awesome lineup of bloggers! I’m one of those music listeners who thrives on the rhythm and beat of songs versus the actual words most of the time. There are many songs that the words are perfect as well. That song is awesome! Your friendship and support inspire me always, Lisa. And btw…you are the most attractive 29 old blogger friend I will ever know, my friend (your pic above! Yowsah…great pic! 🙂
Hey Mike, well I get high on song lyrics. I’m weird that way. I drive friends crazy with my analysis of music lyrics LOL. Aw, I’ve missed you here mike and right back at ya on the friendship, inspiration!! OMG, you made my day—week, no year with your compliment.
Thank you so much for the nomination, and for the shout-out for #1000Speak! Gosh I’m so excited about the 20th – it’s going to be amazing to have such an outpouring of GOOD and COMPASSION across the Blogosphere…I hope we make a huge difference.
Hi Lizzi, you’re very welcome! Your blog and attitude toward life are very inspiring for me so I wanted to include you and your amazing project here! Yes, #1000VoicesSpeak will definitely increase awareness for the importance of COMPASSION! 🙂
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I’m proud to announce that I have been nominated by the lovely Chrys Fey of Write With Fey, for the Very Inspirational Blogger Award! Yes, little old me. Thank you Chrys for the award and the inspiration you give to me every week on your blog!
Vanessa D.
May 9, 2015 at 8:20 pmI was in the midst of a blogging break when you shared this award with me – I’m just now passing it along. Thank you so much.
lisa
May 11, 2015 at 8:13 pmYou’re welcome, Vanessa! Nice to see you’re back at it 🙂 We all need a break once in a while!
Charlotte
February 16, 2015 at 8:39 amAwwww, you look so cute/cozy in that picture 🙂 The beach is always an endless source of inspiration for me, too.
Oh, I just saw that video. Wow. That Sia really writes some emotional lyrics and creates some head-scratching but beautifully orchestrated videos. Maybe I’m wrong in my interpretation of it, but seems Shia can’t live without her and since she’s free to roam, he was left to die in the cage.
Loved the dancing and the feels. Thanks for sharing. Hope all is well with you and that you had a nice weekend/Valentine’s Day!
lisa
February 16, 2015 at 12:16 pmThanks, Charlotte. I LOVE the beach, too 🙂 Ooooh, great interpretation on the video. She tries to pull him out at the end…which is kind of funny. I love the lyrics! I think the video may have been better with an older dancer? Although that little dancer is amazing. Thanks for stopping over!
Chrys Fey
February 9, 2015 at 12:00 pmYou’re so very welcome for the nomination! It’s so funny that we both chose Sia’s music as one of our inspirations. My featured song was Chandelier, but I love Elastic Heart too! Yesterday, I saw the video for the first time and was blown away! Shia was amazing, and of course Maddie and wonderful! At the end, I had tears in my eyes.
lisa
February 9, 2015 at 1:38 pmHi Chrys, yes, Sia’s songs are not only catchy but her lyrics are very moving. Did you see her perform Chandelier on the Grammys? OMG, Kristen Wiig danced and was equally amazing. It’s always great to find music to inspire. Thanks, Chrys for the award 🙂
Chrys Fey
February 9, 2015 at 2:09 pmI did see her performance on the Grammys last night! That was the only reason why I was watching it, and of course it had to be near the end of the show. lol
lisa
February 9, 2015 at 2:55 pmHa. We are thinking alike, Chrys. She’s my new pop crush 🙂
Jane Thrive
February 9, 2015 at 10:04 amThank you so much, Lisa!!! 🙂 This is really awesome. I am inspired by you! 🙂
lisa
February 9, 2015 at 11:28 amThanks, Jane. Back at ya lady!! xo
preston
February 9, 2015 at 1:11 amis your book available in audio cd
lisa
February 9, 2015 at 9:30 amHi Preston, unfortunately, no. It’s available as an ebook or paperback. Buying details https://www.lisathomsonlive.com/buy/
Karen
February 8, 2015 at 5:39 pmNature is my go-to source of inspiration. We had an incredible sunset on Friday evening to start the weekend. Today it was nearly 70 degrees, so we had lunch outside by the marsh and saw dolphins swimming by. It was just what this anxious girl’s heart needed today! 🙂
lisa
February 8, 2015 at 6:02 pmWow, that sounds beautiful, Karen! I just saw your photo on your site. It looks like a post card. Enjoy that nature 🙂
Gina Stoneheart
February 8, 2015 at 12:45 pmI love the idea for 1000 voices speak for compassion. This will be very inspiring!
Congratulations on the award, Lisa. You deserve it. I love the picture of you on the beach. You look like you have such a kindred spirit=)
lisa
February 8, 2015 at 3:30 pmThank you, Gina! #1000VoicesSpeak is very inspiring. I have drafted something up to post for Feb 20th. The facebook group is great, too. I can add you if you like.
Kelly Hashway
February 7, 2015 at 4:35 pmThe beach is so inspiring. I wish I lived closer to one. My daughter inspires me on a daily basis. Love that kid. 🙂
lisa
February 7, 2015 at 6:32 pmHi Kelly, I LOVE the beach 🙂 Aw,that’s a great inspiration—your daughter! <3
My Inner Chick
February 7, 2015 at 11:12 amI’ve heard much about the 1000 voices. What do I do?
Can you send me a line on FB?
Love learning more about you, Lisa!! xxxx
lisa
February 7, 2015 at 11:35 amYou can write a post on your blog about an act of compassion that you see or do yourself. Post a link on the facebook page. Hashtag 1000VoicesSpeak. I’m planning to write something. The day to post is Feb 20th but many people are posting now. The idea is to post on the same day so it saturates the net with COMPASSION. That’s something you’re full of kim! I’ll add you to the facebook group 🙂 Thanks, Kim for your ongoing support and friendship xoxo
tracie @ beets+birch
February 7, 2015 at 9:23 amthank you for including me in your list! i am honored!
what a cool shout out!
your writing inspires me, makes me ponder and laugh! i wish we could be real life friends. i think we would drink much wine and and could talk on some shit.
you’re awesome lady!
x+o
lisa
February 7, 2015 at 9:56 amAw, thank you Tracie!! Oh, we would definitely kill a bottle easily. We could talk on some shit and there would be some ‘f’ words flying! I feel like I’ve known you for years…CONNECTION. xo
Shelah
February 7, 2015 at 6:25 amWow! Thank you so much Lisa for the nomination!! I also am very inspired by nature and thanks to Lizzi for starting such a positive movement! 🙂
lisa
February 7, 2015 at 9:54 amYou’re welcome, Shelah! Your writing is very inspirational, almost spiritual. I love to out in nature too as it always takes our minds off of our problems 🙂
Mike
February 7, 2015 at 12:36 amWhat an awesome lineup of bloggers! I’m one of those music listeners who thrives on the rhythm and beat of songs versus the actual words most of the time. There are many songs that the words are perfect as well. That song is awesome! Your friendship and support inspire me always, Lisa. And btw…you are the most attractive 29 old blogger friend I will ever know, my friend (your pic above! Yowsah…great pic! 🙂
lisa
February 7, 2015 at 9:53 amHey Mike, well I get high on song lyrics. I’m weird that way. I drive friends crazy with my analysis of music lyrics LOL. Aw, I’ve missed you here mike and right back at ya on the friendship, inspiration!! OMG, you made my day—week, no year with your compliment.
Tamara
February 6, 2015 at 7:11 pmThank you so much for nominating me! And among such wonderful company. And beautiful beach photo!
lisa
February 6, 2015 at 10:29 pmYou’re welcome, Tamara! You are very inspiring and visiting your blog always puts a smile on my face. 🙂
Considerer
February 6, 2015 at 3:29 pmThank you so much for the nomination, and for the shout-out for #1000Speak! Gosh I’m so excited about the 20th – it’s going to be amazing to have such an outpouring of GOOD and COMPASSION across the Blogosphere…I hope we make a huge difference.
lisa
February 6, 2015 at 3:49 pmHi Lizzi, you’re very welcome! Your blog and attitude toward life are very inspiring for me so I wanted to include you and your amazing project here! Yes, #1000VoicesSpeak will definitely increase awareness for the importance of COMPASSION! 🙂