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Sunday, January 17, 2010

Inspired by Love

angie and i became acquainted with each other very recently. yet, immediately, there was something that caught me. a net around my heart, room to breathe, safe from falling. 
i realize that there is a wall between us all here. flying fingers, one letter after the other, sent out and read and interpreted, a life all on their own.
i know that i cannot say that i know angie.
but my heart tells me different. 
my instinct tells me she's a keeper.
i trust my heart.
 more than that, i trust my instinct. (hearts aren't always reliable decision makers.)
she is authentic.
don't ask me how i know that. i just do.

When Krista asked me whether I would do a guest post on Inspiration I agreed without a second thought.  In my mind’s eye, I saw clearly what inspired me and knew just what I would write.  When I sat down to do it though, I found that my imagination was running away with me, and from one or two items there were suddenly ten.  And it’s true.  I am inspired by many things and many people. 
But narrow it down I did.  Because more than anything, I am inspired by one thing above all else.  I am in love with love.  That total love that consumes, that brings me down to my knees, that makes me reach out to others less fortunate, that springs tears to my eyes, and makes my throat go all tight.  I see it everywhere around me.  In all its forms.  Between lovers, between parents and children, between friends.  What a beautiful thing love is!
And I’m in awe at the qualities it brings out.  Compassion, hope, peace, joy, patience, faith, trust, courage, and generosity.  The list goes on, to be sure.  Love makes me a better mom, a better lover, a better daughter, a better sister, a better friend, a better neighbor.  Yet those around me are not the only ones to benefit.  The greatest benefit is mine.  Because only when I am fully open to the transforming power of it, do I really and truly live.  So, I say, give love a chance.

29 comments:

  1. Krista-beautiful intro. Finding someone like this to have in your life is truly wonderful!

    Angie-It all comes back to love.... doesn't it? :O)

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  2. What a beautiful introduction, Krista! Thanks so much for this opportunity to guest post. I've said it before and I will again: YOU are an inspiration! Your words, your actions, your way of being a mother and a woman is genuine and pure, and guided by love.

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  3. Beautiful - both of you! Anyone that catches your attention sweet friend has to be worthy on all fronts. (Hugs)Indigo

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  4. Such beautiful words. This is very nicely written.
    I believe Love is our super power as humans. How we use it is up to each of us. Wether we choose to use it is up to each of us.

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  5. Aww... Angie that is beautiful! Love inspires me too!! You were right, Krista is a wonderful writer!
    xo, Jena S.

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  6. This is beautiful :) Thank you for sharing!
    (came over via Angie's site, and cannot wait to poke around here Krista!)

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  7. I know just what you mean, Krista...these online friendships are so powerful; they give so much. I love Angie's thoughts on inspiration. Just came from her place, where she always inspires.

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  8. Anyone who has met Angie online, whether through Facebook or blogging, is very lucky indeed. I count myself as one of them.

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  9. Two beautiful writers in one post...

    Angie is a sweet find indeed.. her writing always softens that shell I have grown around my heart!!

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  10. Thank you for featuring my darling Angie. I love her and our hearts have met.

    And Angie thank you fro bringing me to a new sweet blog.

    Love Renee xoxo

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  11. Thank you all for your kind words. My life has been greatly enriched by all of you!

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  12. i want to be in the 'Krista and Angie club' of love and inspiration. there, it seems, full of all the stuff that makes life full of meaning; beauty, friendship, love and care.

    thanks ladies for pointing an arrow in the direction of what brings beauty to our days...

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  13. i so appreciate everyone's kind comments...
    it's my pleasure, to be sure, to have angie here and i'm so excited to meet all of you!

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  14. I agree, Krista, Angie is a keeper. *grin*
    Thanks for encouraging her to share her heart.

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  15. Inspiring, heartfelt and beautifully written by both authors. Thank you!
    Jeanne :)

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  16. Yay! I'm so glad that two amazing writers such as you two (Krista and Angie) found each other! I love it when blogging to total strangers makes the world smaller and more full of love rather than the other way around :)

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  17. This is so well written by both of you. I will need to browse Krista's blog, too! Love is inspiring, no? "Love thy neighbor" is quite powerful. And I believe love can inspire forgiveness.

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  18. love what Krista wrote about Angie.
    love what Angie wrote.
    LOVE LOVE LOVE!
    Smiles too.

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  19. Yes, absolutely. Love is the foundation for all things good, I think.
    Awesome guest post, Angie!

    Thanks for having her Krista.

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  20. Krista,
    how fitting to feature Angie's profoundly authentic beauty at a time when so many of us are needing these words of hope . And love is hope.

    I look forward to getting to "know" you more as well.

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  21. The last part about loving others is really an action about loving oneself sealed my trust in these words. Those that go about "loving" this or that thing and person without the primary layer of love are seriously misguided.

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  22. Thank you, Angie, for helping me find Krista. I'm going to follow her now, too! And thank you for your continued nuanced and beautiful view of life. Your posts always make me smile, and think, and breathe.

    xoxo
    Kirie

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  23. Coming by from Angie's blog. That was a lovely introduction to a lovely post.
    Holly @ 504 main

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  24. 'All you need is Love...." What a gorgeous post from two ladies who flood the pages with beautiful words!
    xoxo

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  25. Angie, seems to me you have both love and peace.

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  26. A wonderful introduction and a very thoughtful post! Love -- if we can keep it in our hearts and minds, we can change the world one person at a time.

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use your kind words.