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#reverb 2010 (week 3)

I'm back again with Reverb#10!

REVERB#10 is an online initiative that encourages participants to reflect on this year and manifest what's next. It's an opportunity to retreat and consider the reverberations of your year past, and those that you'd like to create in the year ahead.                                   

This year, 31 authors were asked to write prompts for Reverb10. My prompt is today (see the bottom of the list)!

Most of the #REVERB10  sharing is done on Twitter using the hashtag #reverb10.Because everyone isn't on Twitter, I thought it would be fun to have a space to REVERB! Here are the seven most recent prompts and my answers. Please feel free to share your answers in the comments section OR leave us a link to your blog!

December 21 - Imagine yourself five years from now. What advice would you give your current self for the year ahead? (Author: Jenny Blake)

Love with your whole heart. Have fun. Be strong. Stay grateful.

December 22 - How did you travel in 2010? How and/or where would you like to travel next year? (Author: Tara Hunt)

In 2010, I traveled solo for work A LOT. I'd love to make more family trips in 2011. This a collection of pictures that I took during one of my 2010 work trips. I was snapping for Ali Edward's Week in the Life project!

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December 23 - Let's meet again, for the first time. If you could introduce yourself to strangers by another name for just one day, what would it be and why? (Author: Becca Wilcott)

I'm pretty attached to my name. I can't imagine another one.

December 24 - What was the best moment that could serve as proof that everything is going to be alright? And how will you incorporate that discovery into the year ahead? (Author: Kate Inglis)

Learning how to borrow a little courage from the people who love me and believe in me. It's changed everything.

December 25 - Sift through all the photos of you from the past year. Choose one that best captures you; either who you are, or who you strive to be. Find the shot of you that is worth a thousand words. Share the image, who shot it, where, and what it best reveals about you. (Author: Tracey Clark)

This was taken in Maui in May 2010. It was a work trip that turned into one of the best family vacations of my life. I was relaxed and giddy-happy the entire time. Family + nature + technology-free is the winning combination for me.

December 26 – What did you eat this year that you will never forget? What went into your mouth & touched your soul? (Author: Elise Marie Collins) 

Fun question! I have two answers.

1. The Sashimi Napoleon from The Hali-imaile General Store (the wasabi vinaigrette was AH-mazing).

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2. The dark chocolate and sea salt bar from Fine & Raw Chocolates. It was the best chocolate I've ever tasted.

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December 27 - And my prompt! Our most profound joy is often experienced during ordinary moments. What was one of your most joyful ordinary moments this year? (Author: ME!)

Six years ago, when Ellen was five years old, the two of us were riding paddle boats at Hermann Park. We were laughing and feeding the ducks from the boat when she suddenly got really quiet. She threw her head back until the sun washed over her face and she closed her eyes. She stayed like that for a few seconds then she opened her eyes and turned to look at me. When I asked her if she was okay, she explained, "I'm great. I was making a picture memory. That's what I do when I'm so happy that I want to remember it forever. Sometimes it helps to have picture memories when I get sad."

Now, when I have ordinary joyful moments I always stop and make a picture memory. One of my favorites this year happened on a Sunday afternoon. I was cooking chili, Steve was piddling around the house, and the kids were playing outside. The kitchen door was open and I could hear them laughing and jumping on the trampoline through the screen door.  I remember thinking, "God, I'm so, so, so, lucky."  I closed my eyes and made a picture memory.

#REVERB10 Giveaway!

To celebrate my prompt today, I'm giving away both of my books (The Gifts of Imperfection and I Thought It Was Just Me) and the Hustle for Worthiness DVD. Just leave your answers to the #REVERB10 prompts in the comments section OR leave us a link to your blog so we can check out your answers. If you're leaving a comment you can answer all of the questions or just one - whatever inspires you!

Happy REVERBING!

mondo beyondo dream lab + the gifts of imperfection

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If you've been wondering about a class or a read-along for new book, I've got great news! I'm joining forces with seasoned dreamers and Mondo Beyondo founders, Andrea Scher and Jen Lemen for a very special course based on The Gifts of Imperfection!

What if instead of New Year's resolutions - we talked revolution -  a wholehearted revolution. This is the opportunity to be a part of a movement fueled by the freedom that comes when we stop pretending that everything is okay when it isn't. A revolution that rises up from our bellies when we find the courage to celebrate those intensely joyful moments even though we've convinced ourselves that savoring happiness is inviting disaster.

For eight weeks, we will explore what it means to allow ourselves to be seen and loved no matter who we are or what we are going through. The course or Dream Lab will be based on the ten guideposts for wholehearted living in The Gifts of Imperfection.

Dream Lab participants will receive daily inspiration and instruction in the form of exclusive in-depth audio interviews as well as prompts on DIGing deep. This password-protected, community-driven class offers just the right blend of insight and encouragement for dreamers interested in creating authentic lives rich in courage, compassion, and connection.

You will enjoy:

Ten brand new audio interviews created exclusively for this Winter Dream Lab on each of the gifts of imperfection,
Personal affirmations to keep you grounded as you let go of what is holding you back,
Weekly prompts where you can process what you are learning in an honest, playful way, and
A password-protected community where you can share your insights, stories and responses to Dream Lab.

Visit the Mondo Beyondo Dream Lab site for more information and to register!

Here's to a courageous new year!