The response I got left me in tears, tears of JOY! In fact, I could not stop talking about it to the hubs. He said he could tell in my voice how privileged I felt to”know” you all. And I do, I feel privileged and I feel blessed. So time to stop my rambling and show you some HEARTS and SOULS!
Jess from Blonde Ponytail
“Husband + Cooper + Mother Nature = Happy Soul and Heart”
Emma from Sweet Tooth Runner
“I often use running as a time of prayer- especially in my long runs it’s nice to have some time with just me and God. And in the Bible it says that whatever passions we have in life, we should dedicate them to God. So that is what I try to do every time I lace up my running shoes.”
Kristina from Spabettie
“I used to play and teach tennis, and wanted to do so professionally, so that is still a big thing to me - I photographed my racquets just this afternoon, then went out to the courts near our house and hit against the wall.” <3
“Creativity includes cooking and painting - I went to art school for 2 years before college, and my FOCUS was watercolor.” <3
“My loved ones - Jason, of course - we were at a party to benefit one of the BurningMan camps (another place close to my heart!!), and my brother and good friend in the other.” <3
Leslie from Mommys Going for a Run
“This picture brings me joy. My husband took it, and you can see the love for her daddy on my daughter's face. It was the first warm spring day in North Texas, and there's nothing better than warm sunshine, beautiful spring grass, a new rope swing, and daddy-daughter fun. This is my heart and soul.”
“I think it is so important to look at all aspects of life and see how we can improve.
This is what you could see if you looked at MY heart.”
In search of her heart- “I went out with my family to my FAVORITE part of London, Brick Lane in the east... it is so so artsy and unique- My dad took this picture of me with a really neat graffiti drawing in the background.. in this area, there are tons of really famous graffiti artists and it was just so COOL to walk around this funky part of London in great weather- I loved it!”
Dorry from Living with a Healthy Hunger
How she re-focused her heart and soul – “I set out on my bike Friday afternoon not knowing exactly what I was looking for, but just knew I needed to go. I even thought maybe I'd just take a photo of anything purple in honor of my marriage, but God had another plan. I saw white crosses in several front yards in my neighborhood. I was reminded of the Easter season.”
I hope that in the midst of your “busyness” you are able to stop and reflect on this today.
Cheers to Spring and New Beginnings!
LC
p.s.
Tomorrow is WIAW, so if you're looking for food, it will be back soon!
97 comments:
Awesome!!! I was going to take a picture and send, but it turned out horribly. Now I'm embarrassed (eek)
oh i LOVE it!! thank you so much for putting this lovely post together!
no thank you for taking the time to share it! it means a lot!
Lindsay
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well I am happy to post more.. I'm sure yours is lovely, like you!!
Lindsay
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Thank you for putting this together! I loved reading all of them.
Thanks for putting this post together, and thanks to the ladies that were willing to share a glimpse into their lives!
You are so wonderful Lindsay--your posts always inspire me to be better...in life, living and love! YOu are truly special.
Thank you for sharing the picture of Cooper, Coach and I--makes my heart smile as does our friendship!
SO fun-- wish I could've got included! You said it so well, and all the pictures and stories are so adorable :)
This is great! I love seeing people just being happy!
I love this post. I can't help but keep smiling after reading and seeing all the images. You are one fabulous lady!
Great post Linsday! I AM LOVING THE INSPIRATION!
Awesome, inspiring post! :D
Such a beautiful post!! Thanks for taking the time to compile and share!
This is amazing! Thank you for sharing it Lindsay!
Great job getting your blogging community to look deep! What a great gift you gave us all.
Beautiful!
Oh I love this! I missed the previous post :(
My bad.
Mine would be my 2 boys for sure.
Awwwww, bless! <3
Lindsay, I LOVE this post! I wish I had been around int he blog-world last week (no computer for days..whoa!) because I would've loved to sit and think about this + submit a photo. Thanks for sharing these :)
It's so easy to lose sight of these things when life gets crazy! Beautiful responses!
I. Love. This. Post. It brought me tears of joy too:)
Thank you SO much for including me!! To be around such inspirational people is just overwhelming. Love you friend!!
shoot, i cant believe i missed out on the last post - but wonderful pictures and responses to your post. makes me smile!
These pictures are beautiful! The thoughts and emotions behind them are even more so. :) I love this post!
such beautiful pictures and words! thanks for sharing :)
I agree, this responses on this post just made y heart full of joy! We need more
of that!
:)
Lindsay
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I should have posted it yesterday for mushy monday, but I thought it needed its
own day. I call it Diggin Deep Tuesday.
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Lindsay
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Love this post! Such great pictures!!!
aaahhh, I have CHILLS reading and looking at everyone's beautiful photo tributes... it is so very important to just... stop and smell the roses as Grandpa Z would say! :) important to keep your heart open, close and in focus.
thank you so much, once again, for providing inspiration!!
Simply amazing! Its so inspirational to see all these wonderful pics. It completely made my day!
It is so nice to see and hear from readers! They are so inspiring! and so are you :) And yes cheers to new beginnings, I am all for that!!! xoxo
Love these photos!! It is so awesome how God makes us each unique and the different things that make us tick. Also, I love to see how often the same things inspire all of us =D
I love this post. And the title is PERFECT! Thanks for bringing so many great bloggers together!
I agree. God really has us made so uniquely. I love how our hearts show that!
Lindsay
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yes, cheers to new beginnings, fresh perspectives, and hearts full
of encouragement! Amen to that!
Lindsay
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It has made my week to recieve these emails/pictures. I am so glad I got to
share it with you!
Lindsay
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trisha, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful picture. It really made my
week! Cheers to hearts unveiled!
Lindsay
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oh Grandpa Z! I feel like I could have learned a lot from him. These pictures
gave me chills too. I can't help but read them over and over. Thank you Kristina
for sharing!
Lindsay
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send me one anyway! If I get more, I'll defintely do another next week!
Lindsay
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thank you emma for sharing this with me. It really meant a lot! To know your
heart is amazing, but to share it with the world is even more BEAUTIFUL!
Lindsay
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do it! I might post another one next week if I get more pictures. I would love
for you to share your heart and soul. I know there is so much good in it.
:)
Lindsay
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oh I bet you have some amazing pictures of your boys. I always love seeing those
basketball pics too!
Lindsay
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oh well you all are my inspiration. Thank you for always sharing!
Lindsay
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I should have stalked your blog for a picture of your sweet family and mamma b!
I hope she is doing better. Please know i am still praying! Give her a hug for
me.
:)
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thanks Matt! I'm so glad. You all really inspire me. Mentally and physically.
thank God for that!
Lindsay
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oh siobhan, I am glad this post made you smile today. It has been a joy to put
together.
Lindsay
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yes, its contagious. I love it! So genuine.
Lindsay
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I LOVE all of these! So inspiring. What a great community of people who read Cotter Crunch. :) Thanks for inspiring us, Lindsay! xo
oh please send me your photo! I would love it! If I get more, I will
definitely do another post on this. Its just too inspiring to pass up!
Lindsay
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oh I am so thankful to have found you! I love all the inspiration you give
me. It only gets better from here, right?
:)
Thank you for sharing this!
Lindsay
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I just found your blog and am so glad I did! I loved looking at these pictures and seeing everyone's passions :)
yes, these ladies are truly amazing. And so are you! I loved your post today and
it brought tears to my eyes. I love the reason you run!
Lindsay Cotter
Nutrition Manager & Fitness Consultant
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Holly,
Thank you for taking the time to read all these wonderful ladies hearts! They
really are inspiring!
Cheers,
Lindsay Cotter
Nutrition Manager & Fitness Consultant
lyndzut@sbcglobal.net
www.cottercrunch.com
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thank you dear friend for being a part of my joy and passion! You are one
amazing woman (i mean lemon). hehe!
Lindsay
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well you picked a great first read. These ladies are my inspiration! thanks
Katie!
Lindsay
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Awesome post! I love everyone's pictures of their heart and soul :) PERFECT!
yes... Grandpa Z was a wise soul and one of my Very Favorite People ever. salt of the earth, you know? :)
and YES - I read them all a couple times, and again just now :)
These are great. It is fun to see what other people are passionate and in love with.
It's very inspiring.
What an amazing post!!! SO fun sharing and reading about others!!! I never got you any pics but just know I thought about all my loves this weekend. :)
You are such an inspiration!
oh I know you had a good "heart to heart" this weekend. Glad this post hit home,
it did for me too!
:)
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thank you for these photos! I loved looking at them. Happy Spring, for sure!
LOVE all of them!
Katie :)
I love all of these! Thank you for sharing! :)
thanks colleen. I really enjoyed this too!
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I love this!!!! Thanks for putting it all together!
BEAUTIFUL POST!!! I feel SO privileged to know YOU. You inspire me to DIG DEEP to find ME and what makes me feel ALIVE. I don't know how I lived before the blogging community. Everyone is so talented, inspiring and really have their head on straight!
Love the pictures so inspirational and I love seeing so many happy healthy people!
oh so true! we are so blessed to have the community and I am blessed to have YOU
as a friend.
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oh what fabulous pics....i can see why you got choked up! thank you for sharing lindsay!
Such a gorgeous, beautiful and inspired idea you had and check out all the good you created (you did well, good and faithful servant) (0:
love this post! i absolutely adore seeing pictures and being able to put lots of happy times and happy faces with blogs that i read
What a wonderful post! :)
Each of these reflections is so beautiful and unique! The words truly come from deep within the heart! Thank you so much for inspiring us to reflect upon what makes us who we are. <3
I couldn't agree more. These hearts really made an impression on me, one of self
reflection and encouragement!
Lindsay
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It was inspired by you all. And trust me, it was a JOY to do. Refreshing to see
such genuine hearts!
Lindsay
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What a great idea this was...
Inspring to read about others "happy hearts and souls" and really makes me think about and feel so greatful for all the love and incredible people I have close to me.
Thanks for sharing and being so open!
I think this is a fabulous post. I loved learning about the loves and inspirations of all these wonderful bloggers. Thank you for doing this. :)
Wow, what a beautiful post! I just love it. So much love and joy in this, it just makes me smile. Thanks for this, girl!
This is soooo lovely!
I'm so glad you got to read and enjoy these lovely ladies hearts. They are
quite amazing, no?
Cheers Rach!
Lindsay Cotter
Nutrition Manager & Fitness Consultant
lyndzut@sbcglobal.net
www.cottercrunch.com
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Well said Sabrina! It really is an heart felt encouraging feeling just to read
these. Cheers!
Lindsay
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They definitely made me feel inspired. Such good women we know, right? Cheers!
Lindsay
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Wow- this was BEAUTIFUL! I love it! You are so insightful & just so open hearted- I think it is fantastic! The picture of the little girl on the swing looks like it should be in a magazine :)
Wow so beautiful! This was an instant boost of encouragement, thank you friend! LOVE YOU
I LOVE this.
Aweeee I loved this!! I need to find a picture to send to you for this, what a great idea<3
What a great post! I love it. It's good to stop and reflect on these things and remember the reasons behind the "why". Thanks!
oh please do! I will probably do another one of these posts soon because I have
more pictures. Send away!
Lindsay
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yes indeed! The hearts and souls that make us feel inspired and WHY we do what
we do. Great insight Jen!
Lindsay Cotter
Nutrition Manager & Fitness Consultant
lyndzut@sbcglobal.net
www.cottercrunch.com
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oh thanks friend. Wish I could have gotten a picture of your heart and soul, I
know it would have been breath taking!
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it sure does, and she looks so full of love and joy! Makes my day!
Lindsay
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What an amazing post! Positive posts like this are the best; they put me in an awesome mood just by reading them! :-D
LOVE THIS!!! Everything about it...especially because it shows how huge your heart is. You make us all better for knowing you, for real.
oh me too! Such wonderful hearts. I am glad it helped brighten your day too!
:)
Lindsay
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oh you are always way too kind to me, but thank you. These ladies really showed
some heart, ya know? amazing! You still laying on the beach down there? Hope you
are having a great time!
Lindsay
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So lovely to learn a bit about everyone - a picture says a thousand words, eh? My 'digging' deep doesn't have a pic handy - I would actually need to work on that - but it is a great reminder to capture that & cherish those little gems. Thanks again!
Thanks Kris. It was a JOY to make this post. I love hearing and seeing the
hearts of these wonderful ladies.
Lindsay
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Awwwwwe, I love everything about this post! Happiness prevails! xoxo
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