1000 Awesome Things

Doncha just LOVE IT when the ball gets rolling? Like how when you really get your groove on and remember to give your attention to those things you DO want and ignore all the other stuff and pretty soon everything just comes flyin' in...with no effort whatsoever. You know what I mean, right?

Just the other day I was having this conversation with a friend about my book "Whispers" and about how I felt like there was more that wanted to "come out". "It's not done. I can feel it.", I said. "It just seems like there's so much more to share." She agreed. And then asked what I was going to do about it.

I brought up the whole blogging thing and got to wondering, again, how some folks get so many hits and then all the other stuff that comes from that. Like book deals and speaking engagements and ...well....income! How do they do that? How does somebody get that much attention on their blog when there are, on average, 50THOUSAND new blogs every day???? (this is true. FIFTY THOUSAND!). So many questions, so much to learn.

Well, the very next day I was led to this blog called 1000 Awesome Things. I toodled on over and instantly fell in love. I mean, it's pretty much the "JoyZAChoice" idea...but with his own flair. And then...(I am NOT kidding) the very next day I got an email from TED (are you familiar? This is a terrific site with terrific speakers on all kinds of subjects. AND the lectures are only 18 minutes long. Very cool site.) Anywhooo....I get my email from TED and wouldn't ya know it: there's the guy with the 1000 Awesome Things site!

Now, if you've been reading my meanderings for any time, you know that I do not believe in coincidence. So..for me, this kind of thing is full-on proof of the magick that abounds. Makes the hair stand up on my neck every time.

Well then. I went over to TED and watched his talk. And it just inspired me even more. This young man is really wonderful. And his authenticity is oh-so-obvious. He's just your "normal, everyday guy" who decided to find a way to not dwell in the muck and just move on with his life. I'll spare you the details, in case you want to go see for yourself. But I just had to put it out there because this is a site that will make you smile every time you visit.

AWESOME!

An Award for JOYZACHOICE???!!!

Yesterday I wrote about the many flavors of riches...and how it's not just about dollars. Seems the gods heard my appreciation...and added to all that with an award. Can you believe it??? Yep. It's true. So let me share all this with you and maybe we can ALL spread that gracious space of gratitude....

There is a woman who does many amazing things to help as many folks as she can. Her name is "Mother Connie" and one of her sites is "Mother Connie Sez". This woman awarded my Blog with the "Stylish Blogger" honor. Imagine that! So, as requested, I am going to continue this river of gratitude by following said instructions and allowing this wave to grow.

First I am to thank and link back to the person who gave me the award. That, of course, is Mother Connie.
Next I am to share 7 things about myself (uh-oh).
Then list 15 other great bloggers.
Lastly, I must contact those bloggers to let them know about their award.
So...here goes:

Mother Connie Sez...a fun and inspiring site that just oozes this woman's love for life. Thank you Miz Connie!

Now the scary part...7 things about moi...

1. I am the consummate neat-freak. Love when things are all tidy and clean. Cleaning is my meditation. 
2. I adore critters. ALL of 'em. (well, okay...not ALL. Not too crazy about the parasitic types.)
3. I lived in Nashville for almost 2 years, in pursuit of the ever-elusive recording contract. Yep. I'm a singer/songwriter/guitar picker. (never did get that contract, but it sure was fun tryin'.)
4. I talk to trees. (and they talk back. No. I'm not crazy.)
5. I'm a terrific cook. Love to cook. Love to eat. Love to feed people.
6. I drive a PURPLE Toyota pickup truck. 
7. When I moved to Taos, NM, I took my dog, my cat and my 2 chickens with me. (you shoulda seen the looks on peoples faces when I'd open the back of the truck and let the chickens out to stretch. It was a HOOT!)

And now...for those other terrific bloggers: (they are in no particular order. They are ALL fantastic!)

1. Honor Yourself
2. Heal Pain Naturally
3. The Muse Is In
4. Bodacious Boomer
5. These Are My Words, Man
6. AirJohn61's Blog
7. Random Thoughts
8. Being Queen
9. Into the Mist
10. Beyond the Shelterbelt
11. HeartSongs
12. Dancing Fire
13. Feather Spirits 
14. The Soaring Impulse
15. Feisty Side of Fifty

I realize there are lots of links here...and you may not get to them all right now. No worries. They're ALL worth visiting (in my not-so-humble opinion) and you may just find something really valuable whilst you meander through. Most of them are folks who are just sharing their experiences; some of them have stuff you can buy. But not many. I don't fault anyone for tryin' to make a buck. Especially when they've got groovy stuff. Up to you. In any case, I have found these sites to be both inspired and inspiring. There's  not enough time in the day to visit them all every day, but I do my best to drop in at least once a week. And so...

Thank you again to Mother Connie. And to all of you who come visit me here. You are ALL treasures to me.

Wishing you a SPLENDID SUNDAY!
My heart~
Camille Olivia