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Maggie Whitley

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{what encourages you?}

December 7, 2010 · 20 Comments
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I saw this poster on Kelly’s facebook page and I just immediately loved it. Some parts are a little raw but the overall feeling // message is inspiration and taking care of yourself. I love it :] As Christmas nears and my to-do list {seems to} double each day, I’ve been taking more time at night to pamper myself with pretty lotion and comfy jammies. And I’m using Aveda’s Blue Oil and it’s amazingggggg! It’s like nature’s form of icy hot. I use it every night on my neck and temples.

This poster is an inspiration to me because I think it helps remind us of some really important things // thoughts we should be thinking. My favorites are “if you don’t like your job, quit” and “stop over analyzing, life is simple.” They remind me that we have purpose and to enjoy life as the gift that it is. {High five to Jesus!}

OK — I’m going to start my morning with a quick run around the yard with Bauer. It’s only 8* outside and it’s too chilly for him to go on a real walk. Note to self: SEW his BOOTS!

Have a wonderfully inspirational day! xoxoxoxoxoxoxo.

PS. I mistyped “inspirational” a few times and each time kept thinking, “if I type enough letters it will just auto-correct like my phone does.” Ha ha. {That did not happen.} *wink*

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  1. Ann says

    December 7, 2010 at 9:29 am

    Thanks Gussy! Happy Tuesday! :)

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  2. Tara @ Tara Being Tara says

    December 7, 2010 at 9:32 am

    I’ve had the same mistyping experience in Word recently… the autocorrect on my phone is much better than that on my computer!! =)

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  3. Alison says

    December 7, 2010 at 9:38 am

    I love that poster! Thanks for sharing!

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  4. Mary @ Giving Up on Perfect says

    December 7, 2010 at 10:18 am

    I love that poster! It’s absolutely what I believe…although I’m not always good at following the advice. Thanks for the encouragement. Stay warm!

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  5. Lauren says

    December 7, 2010 at 10:24 am

    that is such an awesome poster!!!! :):):) It’s pretty cold here on the east cost right now and our laundry room is in the unheated garage… I get my boots on and work super fast to do that laundry! haha

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  6. Kate @ Songs Kate Sang says

    December 7, 2010 at 10:42 am

    Yay, Gussy!

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  7. Jessica says

    December 7, 2010 at 10:43 am

    I love that poster! Thanks so much for sharing it! I’m wondering if there’s any way to find out how to purchase it. I searched for it on Etsy, but had no luck finding it. Any idea where I could find it? Thanks so much for the encouragement and inspiration! :)

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  8. Cupkay says

    December 7, 2010 at 11:28 am

    That poster is so inspiring! It’s exactly what I needed to see right now, and such a wonderful thing to see before starting my day. Thanks for sharing!

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  9. Annie says

    December 7, 2010 at 12:37 pm

    Just what I needed to read today! Thank you!!

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  10. hiyaluv says

    December 7, 2010 at 12:39 pm

    yay for boots for bauer:)

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  11. danielle says

    December 7, 2010 at 1:27 pm

    i love this! thank you for sharing.

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  12. hubbs says

    December 7, 2010 at 3:36 pm

    What encourages me?

    You.

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  13. terri says

    December 7, 2010 at 3:54 pm

    this made such an impact on me today. i am having some life struggles right now and i truly believe i was meant to read this.

    thanks for sharing!!

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  14. Heather B. says

    December 7, 2010 at 3:55 pm

    Love it! Thanks for having such an encouraging blog. It’s lifted me up on more than one occasion! :]

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  15. moriah says

    December 7, 2010 at 4:19 pm

    I love that Aveda Oil! My cousin used to work at Juut and always got 50%off Aveda products. The day before my wedding, she spent the night with me and gave me a nice relaxing message with the oil to calm me down before the “big day.” I slept like a baby and owe it all to that magic potion! ha ha

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  16. melissa says

    December 7, 2010 at 4:35 pm

    what a great poster! i think i am going to have to do a little post about it too!
    love it.

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  17. April Foss says

    December 7, 2010 at 5:27 pm

    Gave me chills:) :Love that:)

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  18. DogsMom says

    December 7, 2010 at 5:59 pm

    Words I needed to hear today.

    8*? I guess I should stop my whining about 18* then. I should be inspired to unpack the long underwear. Its not as if we only get a day or 2 of the cold stuff, right?

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  19. Heidi says

    December 7, 2010 at 8:31 pm

    I’ve been reading your story lately and you are inspiring to me. I mean, quitting your day job to sew! Oh to live that dream!!! Thanks for the inspiration! Congratulations on your success! When I grow up (I’m 29) I want to be that bold and quit my day job to follow my passion! :)

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  20. Cassie says

    December 22, 2010 at 10:20 am

    I <3 this! Maybe I'll get it printed out and hang it up somewhere in my home. It's good to be reminded of these things often!

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Maggie Whitley weaves her writings around joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith, and simple living. She homeschools her children, enjoys a quiet room while reading, and roars with laughter over the challenges & delights of motherhood. Maggie and her husband, along with their four young children, live in metro-Detroit. She has been writing online since 2008.
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