Once upon a time a wonderful, wonderful movement began.
Faith started a wonderful movement with the Blogging Pants:
“Each woman is to write an encouraging message, affirmation, sentiment of wisdom, and send them on to another whom they feel needs some encouragement along the way.”
The pants have traveled to:
- Chandra
Far too long ago Then Heather Said typed words that still brings me to tears. I am beyond honored that this wonderful lady sees me as an inspiration and was thoughtful enough to send the Blogging Pants my way.
Just one look at the affirmations on these pants and you can’t help but feel a bit more prepared and inspired to take on the world.
I took on several big life changes while the pants got buried in my closet. I ran my first ultra marathon, ended a long-term relationship, moved out on my own again, did an Ironman, got engaged, left lululemon and moved to North Carolina. I feel terrible for putting the fabulous movement that is the Blogging Pants on hold, but in a way I needed that time to realize the one thing that is most important for me to add to these pants and sign my name to: Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.
The best things in my life have some from tough decisions to leave my comfort zone. Those decisions come with sadness and excitement… and a new strength that prepares me for life’s next journey. When I packed up my life in Orlando and left the job, friends and family I love, my lululemon friends gave me a card and frame with the quote…
Life begins at the end of your comfort zone. -Neale Donald Walsch
The next tough decision is who to send this inspiration to next. Ryan inspires me to treat my body well, Caitlin inspires me to have a sense of humor and Sarah inspires me to use my body and run!
Every time I visit Ashley’s blog never home maker I am inspired. It’s the little things in her posts that push me to lead a healthier, happier life. Ashley is honest and open and refreshing. Whether she’s pulling herself out of a slump, doing yoga on a office desk, cooking a yummy meal, being conscious of her changing diet or trying life without shampoo, I’m inspired. Life isn’t all about marathon recaps and baking the perfect cake. The way Ashley (and her husband Stephen) tackle life makes me want to make my own life a little more yummy, more creative and more fun.
What are your favorite blogs for inspiration?
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I find your blog inspiring! It makes me feel like ultras are attainable!
What a neat idea. I had never heard of the bloggy pants before now. Can you actually wear them or are you just supposed to pass them around?
I love your blog for inspiration, your effort and positive thoughts are contagious.
HOORAY they have been found!!!! congrats on getting through all those challenges, accomplishments and changes! you are a strong and amazing woman!
ashely-you can wear the pants if you want to-but you do have to continue passing them on, i dont think anyone has taken a pict with them actually on.
Just awhile ago I tweeted about wondering what happened to the pants! So glad they are back in rotation!
where are you in NC? i just left and moved back to the pacific northwest. it seems like everyone is going to nc these days, and i have to admit being a seattle city girl i wonder why :p (all in jest) you amaze me girl!
ah, i was wondering where these went! and i’m glad you picked Ashley because I definitely think her blog is inspiring too!
ah, you are in the good part. i LOVED ashville and everyone always told me i would fit in better there (i guess i was too hippi-ish?) i was down towards chapel hill/durham. the blue mountains are GORGEOUS! you will have fun there.
This is so awesome, I remember their first round!
Your blog totally inspires me. I get so excited when I see a new post from you!!
This is such a great idea!
I love the quote you chose to add the pants! YOU inspire me
Oh my goodness, that is a great and inspiring quote! Thanks for sharing.
What a wonderful idea! You all are very inspiring and I love reading all your blogs. It’s funny that I actually follow each person that you listed. You all are talented and motivating, great work ladies (and Stephen)!
I love your blog, of course, and I also find Healthy Tipping Point to be wonderful and positive! I also love Rachel at Avid Appetite (http://www.theavidappetite.com/links/) and http://followmyfitsteps.com/ and http://olalliberry.blogspot.com/!
(Never home)maker is one of my favorite blogs! It’s the first blog I ever read, and such an inspiration to me
yay! i can’t wait to watch the pants start making the rounds again…
That is a great quote.
Honestly, I always come to your blog for inspiration. I also turn to many other blogs but there are too many to name!
What a fantastic idea! I read HTP daily and adore never(home)maker. I like blogs that are a group effot because it gives a fresh take on healthy living. I think you can send those pants to any blogger though! just having the courage to share your life in a public domain is inspirational.
I’ve loved the idea of the blogging pants, ever since they surfaced on Caitlin’s blog.
Blogs that inspire me? Fitnessista is a big one. I find your blog inspiring because you’re my age & you just seem so…solid. I’m not sure that’s the word I’m really looking for, but you seem like you’re happy being you & doing your thang. Plus, you live Asheville and I like using your posts to find places to visit when I’m going to be there at school!