I am inspired by bold, fearless individuals who are willing to share their life lessons and the resultant philosophies in order to inspire others.
There are a wealth of wonderful people online who are willing to do just that. And yes, I am most moved by bold, courageous women like Marie Forleo, Demetria Foster Gray and my good friend, Debra Smouse.
I’ve known Deb for years and consider her a dear friend, yet I am constantly learning more about her and am inspired by her courage.
Do yourself a favor, if you aren’t already on Deb’s mailing list, get on it here. Every Saturday morning she sends out a thought-provoking newsletter that encourages you to live your best life by being a little more courageous, a bit bolder.
In a recent blog post Deb encouraged readers to fall head over heels in love with yourself by taking risks and practicing courage. She invited readers to choose love over fear and to create a Courage Agreement with yourself. Thanks Deb! I do choose love over fear and I’ve downloaded my Courage Agreement and am filling it out today. What would you put on your Courage Agreement?
Roxanne Ravenel (263 Posts)Roxanne is a freelance journalist and novelist living in North Carolina. Her alter ego, Reese Ryan, writes smart, spicy fiction populated by deliciously flawed, multicultural characters living in the Midwest and Southeast. Her debut novel, TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, will be published by Carina Press July 22, 2013. She is Managing Editor of the long-running e-zine, All Things Girl.
Roxanne Ravenel (263 Posts)Roxanne is a freelance journalist and novelist living in North Carolina. Her alter ego, Reese Ryan, writes smart, spicy fiction populated by deliciously flawed, multicultural characters living in the Midwest and Southeast. Her debut novel, TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, will be published by Carina Press July 22, 2013. She is Managing Editor of the long-running e-zine, All Things Girl.
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Thanks, Roxanne, for the favorable mention. I appreciate your kindness. I am definitely trying to live the second half of my life more courageous than I did the first half. You’re bold and courage, too, so take a moment and pat yourself on the back. I love when women build and uplift each other because so often we waste time tearing each other down.
I love your blog because you’re a good writer and you also expose me to new people, music, books, etc. that I’ve never considered before. And 9 times out of 10 I usually like your suggestions which means our interests are more similar than we know.
Keep up the good work. And as mentioned in your post, I think I’ll pay Debra Smouse’s site a visit since you’re so good at exposing me to new people.