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Everyone of these pictures and every story told within this blog, are straight from my heart. I am in an exciting time in my life where I finally see that there are no coincidences....and I don't believe that it is by chance that you are reading this. This new chapter of my blog is called Living Life Beyond.  Beyond can have many different meanings. There is just something about that person that I photographing, that inspires me. After the story unfolds, it is evident to me of how they are living beyond. They inspire me...YOU inspire me!

Category Archives: Inspire

Dance of the Spirits

The Cree call this phenomenon (the Aurora Borealis) the “Dance of the Spirits.” In the Middle Ages the auroras have been called a sign from God.
Well, I got my sign from God while I was up in Alaska a few weeks ago. This was a first for me to shoot this phenomenon. I have...

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Clarity

Yesterday was a day of all days. You know when you have those off days when you are just a little sad, lonely and frustrated and you don’t even know what you’re upset about? Well, that was two days ago. It started because Jake had to travel to Tacoma. So I stayed home and pouted...

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Shed

Shed what no longer fits.

Shed what no longer works.
Shed what no longer helps you feel strong.
Shed old habits, old patterns, old relationships that
cause discomfort.
Shed that old and tired way of reacting.
Shed that insecure smile – the one that didn’t make
it all the way up into your eyes.
Shed the beliefs that detract from who you really...

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Wake up Sunshine:)

Well, I did it. I woke up yesterday morning with a smile on my face. Jake made me a deal that I had to think about all the things I am thankful for, first thoughts of the morning. In return, he had to flush his nose out with salt water to avoid...

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Dear BFF

Dear Bestfriend….I’ve been thinking. I have known you for what feels like my whole life. I know you better than anyone else on this planet. And I just wanted to check in and see if I am being the best friend that I can be. Am I saying all the right things to you?
I’ve noticed...

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Words of Wisdom

So much to tell, so little time. I just got back from an amazing trip to Alaska that I can’t wait to share. But first, last weekend we went to the Tulip Farm in Woodburn, WA. My brother had come to visit and he loves tulips. I told him about the fields here and he...

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Kisses of Grace

I received the most amazing call this afternoon! I was having kind of a blah morning…the first in a very long time. Jake is out of town and I was texting him that I felt like the day was less than great. Then the phone rings…..it might as well been God calling. Telling me to...

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Gratitude

Two of the most important words in the human language are making a HUGE impact and shift in my little world right now….LOVE & GRATITUDE!!!! I ran across this snippet in a book today that hit the nail on the head and made me wish they were my exact words…
“When we are around gracious people,...

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How are you feeling?

What if the next time someone asks you….”How are you doing?”…you answered with the word…”Unbelievable!”
I have been testing this theory in my own life. I probably get the question, “how are you doing/feeling” multiple times a week. I started using my friend, Celia’s advice, in saying unbelievable instead of playing into the question with symptoms,...

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Inspiration

Just thought I would share a few pictures from different sites that I have collected over time on the web that spoke to me and are in my inspirational folder.
I love this wall and plan on creating an amazing heart shaped piece of art into the house. My friends over at The Image is Found...

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