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Dreamer Highlight: Eyoälha of Jump For Joy! Photo Project

June 10, 2013 by Lamisha

This week I wanted to take the time to highlight one very unique blog I follow. I first found the Jump For Joy! Photo Project through one of Lilou Mace’s interviews and I was struck by the simple joy the founder Eyoälha is able to capture. I chose her for this week’s Dreamer Highlight because she has taken something that brings her so much joy and turned it into an incredibly creative project that makes her happy. She proves that following your dream can be as simple as just doing what you love.

What she is doing: Eyoälha is “Showcasing the beauty of the human spirit – in mid-air – around the world!” She has taken something she loves (photography) and turned in into a project that follows other creative, soulful, inspirational people doing great things in the world and capturing their joy on film to be used later in a book. I love the fact that her photography not captures the joy of others, but also invokes joy in those that follow her work. She brings joy with her in every photo she shares as she inspires others to find their own joy in life.

How she did it: She simply took her vision, her camera, and her passion on the road. She created a blog to share her journey as she travels all over the world to take pictures of inspirational people who are full of joy. Some of you may be asking how she can support her vision and where she gets her resources. Well, she has set up a page where people can donate air miles or money to her project. (Where there is a vision and purpose, there is a way to make it happen…always).

Another thing I love about this project is that with each photo, newsletter, and jumper highlight she does, she is reminding us all to play a little more and to do what makes us happy. She reminds us to bring back more of our playful nature we had as children and to enjoy this beautiful life we have been given. And if you need a bit of inspiration to do so, check out her pictures and try your own jump session. I have said it before and I will say it again…life is meant to be enjoyed and if you aren’t enjoying yourself, there are some changes to be made.

Check out her wonderfully playful project and ask yourself what you jump for. Is it writing, dancing, singing, or something less creative? Whatever it is, do more of it and follow your bliss. And remember, if Eyoälha can live the life of her dreams with a camera and her vision, you can too. Nothing is impossible!

Dreamer Highlight-Leonie Dawson

May 28, 2013 by Lamisha

Welcome back to the week dear readers. I hope you enjoyed your lovely (hopefully long) weekend and that you were able to squeeze in some relaxation amongst the other festivities you had planned.

I have a treat for you for this weeks Dreamer Highlight. And because she is so incredibly inspiring and there is so much to her story, I decided to highlight just one dreamer this week.

I stumbled upon Leonie Dawson about 3 years ago as I was doing some research into coaching and dreaming. I can’t tell you how I linked with her site, but I can tell you that it felt like it was meant to be. Everything from her website to blog posts, to inspirational newsletters spoke to every fiber of my being. I hope you find her equally inspirational.

Leonie Dawson is a self-proclaimed “self-help author/artist/hippy who has also evolved into an entrepreneur + philanthropist”. Not only is she living the life of her dreams (at one point living in a tree house), she helps other women from various backgrounds live and create the life and business of their dreams. She has created a ton of products, workbooks, journals, and other inspirational tools to guide her clients along their individual paths to greatness. She is a more spiritual coach and really walks her talk by living her soul’s purpose every day. She shares her life and journey as well as her products and services on her website here. Read about her life and her dreams on her about page and see how this wonderful dream goddess has come into her calling to help others.

So how did she get to the life of her dreams? She followed her heart. She listened to the deep yearning that kept her moving forward and acted on it as long as it felt right to do so. She also treated each move as an adventure. Moving from place to place, she did so with a sense of wonder and magic. Leonie is the perfect example of following your intuition and using inspired action to get to the life of her dreams. It was by following her heart, her soul, and the passion she had within that got her to the wonderfully abundant business, beautiful family, and the incredible life she lives each day.

Please check out Leonie Dawson’s website and blog. I guarantee you will feel the magic of her energy just by reading more about her journey. I encourage you to embrace that magic and use it to propel you forward into your dream life. Remember, if she can do it, you can do it too!

(Note: I did not receive any compensation for this or any dreamer highlight. These are simply examples of inspirational people living the life of their dreams meant to motivate and inspire you to do the same. )

Dreamer Highlight: Jordana: My Meandering Trail & Michelle Ward

May 20, 2013 by Lamisha

I am so excited to share two amazing dreamer highlights with you this week. The first one is a little different from what I normally share, but is equally inspirational. Enjoy!

When I first began my blog, I stumbled across Jordana from My Meandering Trail as she was in the middle of preparing for her hike up the Appalachian Trail. I had no idea at the time what a huge achievement that truly was, but I was consistently inspired by her dream. In case you were wondering the hike is over 2,000 miles and entails many nights spent camping outside, lots of new people, and lots and lots of hiking. Just the sound of it makes my legs ache, but I was thrilled to follow Jordana as she strategically documented her plans. She shared her thoughts on picking her gear, food choices, as well as her adventures as she makes her way up the trail. So, how did she begin this journey of her dreams? She just decided to do it. She researched her way through it. From talking to others that have hiked the trail to spending early mornings in line to get the best and most affordable gear she could, she did it. And now, she is hiking to her heart’s content and is sharing her journey on her blog. While hiking and outdoorsy things may not be your cup of tea, rest assured that her journey will enlighten and inspire. Remember a journey of (in this case) 2,000 miles begins with only one step.

The other dreamer I wanted to highlight here is Michelle Ward the When I Grow Up Coach. I have mentioned Michelle several times on my blog and it is partially because it was her blog that really got me thinking about becoming a life coach in the first place and also because her story is so great. You can read more about how she got to be the wonderful coach she is here.

What she did. She walked away from what she thought was her dream of becoming an actress and stepped into a space of coaching other creatives to the career of their dreams. Michelle worked in the corporate world and did her time in the 9-5 job for many years before she finally found her thing. That thing was coaching others to take a leap toward their dreams. The inspiration doesn’t stop there though. In addition to becoming what she calls a woman of the world (read woman solopreneur), she has quit her day job, written workbooks, co-authored a wonderful book, and overcome breast cancer. She is inspiring for far more than just the work she does. Michell is creative-life-coaching-amazeballs-ukele-playing-cancer-survior with a spirit that is simply amazing. Please check out her website and her blog for more inspiring information and tidbits. She truly is an inspiration for women everywhere.

So, there you have it, two incredible women achieving the life they once dreamt and if they can do it, so can you!

Know of someone who is living the life of their dreams and want me to give them a shout out? Share in the comments below or email me at lserf13@hotmail.com and I would love to include them in this series.

Dreamer Highlight: Scott Dinsmore and Lilou Mace

May 13, 2013 by Lamisha

About 2 years ago, I began dreaming of a life where I could do work that I loved and make a decent living doing it. I wanted to live the life of my dreams and simply be happy. I wanted to get up every morning feeling excited and energetic for the workday ahead because I enjoy helping people realize the power they have to be happy. In my search to figure out how I could do that, I stumbled upon a website that proved to be encouraging, motivational, and one of the most inspirational sites I have found.

Live Your Legend

Scott Dinsmore made the startling discovery that it is possible to live the life of your dreams doing what you love. He realized that when you find your passion and live it simply for the joy of doing it, you CAN be successful too. You don’t have to continue to go to the soul-crushing job to make a fortune. Simply put, he came up with a strategy to help others find their passion and live it, because it isn’t just possible, it is necessary. Was it always easy? I am sure Scott will tell you it wasn’t always the easy road, but it was certainly the most passionate and inspiring road. There are twists and turns and adventures that he loves and now several years after launching his website and company, he is in charge of his time. He gets to live the life he wants, helping others to do the same. Check him out and be prepared to be inspired!

I have mentioned Lilou Mace on my blog before, but when I think of people living the life of their dreams I automatically think of Lilou. Founder and creator of the Juicy Living Tour, Lilou travels all over the world interviewing spiritual teachers, leaders, and inspirational people in order to share information that would not normally be shared across the globe. She has done thousands of interviews and is living her dream.

How did she do it?

Well it all started after she lost her job and began wondering what she was going to do next. After recording her thoughts and experiences the first month after losing her job, she turned her notes into a book titled “I Lost My Job and I Liked It“. Shortly after, she published her second book “I Had No Money And I Liked It”. During this time she also began living her dream, by interviewing various spiritual authors, leaders, and teachers via Skype and uploading them to YouTube. While she wanted to be the next Oprah, her dreams were realized and implemented in a much better way than she could have ever imagined. She is now living her dream by traveling the globe completing her wonderful interviews and sharing them for free via YouTube. Not only that, but she does so simply on a donation basis. All of her travel fees, accommodations, food etc. is paid for via donations made to her via her website. In addition to interviewing and writing her two books, she has also created several meditations and other items that help her generate revenue to live. Through implementing the Law of Attraction and living her passion everyday, Lilou has done some amazing things, but the best part is that she had a vision, she believed it, and she is now living it.

It can often be difficult for those of us on the outside of seemingly large visionaries as we are in the middle of creating our own vision. It seems they have it all together, but one thing to remember is that everyone had to start somewhere. Scott Dinsmore worked in the corporate world for several years before he finally quit his job to move forward with his dream. Lilou lost her job and began flowing through life with faith that it would all work out, without ever knowing exactly how it would come together. The excitement lies in the adventure. The journey is the fun part and living the life of our dreams is simply the icing on the cake. I have said it before and I will say it again. If they can do it, so can YOU!

Anything Is Possible!

May 8, 2013 by Lamisha

I can’t tell you how much I love hearing stories about how people achieved the life of their dreams. People that beat all odds to do miraculous and unique things that make them happy. There is something about those stories that reminds me that anything is possible no matter how unreal it may seem.

This morning I was watching show about a family run company that takes old junk and refurbishes it to reuse in a new way. This family has a store, a design business, and a warehouse where they sell these wonderfully unique items. Sure there are plenty of people who have craft hobbies, but few ever think of turning it into a passionate business that not only satisfies the creative appetite, but also brings in income as well. I love it!

Another example comes from a book I am reading titled Buddhist Boot Camp by Timber Hawkeye. After traveling around the world in search of enlightenment in various ways, Timber is now living the life of his dreams. His dream was to create a life that allowed him to do the things he loved each day. How did he do it? He simplified his life. Instead of working 40+ hours a week to pay for a lifestyle that didn’t mean as much to him as his other interests (hiking, surfing, volunteering, connecting with others), he is now working 20 hours a week. He cut down his expenses enough so he only has to work half as much while he enjoys his life so much more. He created the life of his dreams by focusing on what was most important to him. And do you know where he lives??? Hawaii, one of the most expensive places to live…like I said, anything is possible.

That leads me to my next story about a man named Adam Baker. Adam is the founder of ManvsDebt and his story is quite remarkable. He and his wife decided they were done with the mounting debt they had accumulated and decided that they wanted to live the life of their dreams. How did they do it? They sold most of their possessions, paid off their debt, and traveled the world. They vowed to only keep the bare necessities in terms of clothing, books, or other miscellaneous items and sold the rest. They also simplified their life in order to make room for the life they wanted to live. A life that inspires others to get out of debt and do the things they love. They lead by example and their story is incredible. Another example that anything is possible.

I am convinced that it doesn’t matter how “crazy” your dream may seem, it is possible. Maybe you want to sell all your crap and build a little shack in the woods or maybe you want to create a business making inspirational bumper stickers. Whatever your dream is, I know you can do it. I know it is possible. Life is a magical journey and even your wildest dreams can come true. You just have to have a little faith and a lot of passion. Passion is what drives us to move in the direction of our dreams.

There are so many people in the world living the life of their dreams, so many that I have decided to highlight one person/business/venture/dreamer each week as an ongoing series. I hope you find their stories inspirational and uplifting, but most of all I hope you realize if they can do it, you can do it too!