:: a little bit of this + that to kick start your weekend inspiration :: 

: image :

[image via Pinterest] 

[image via Pinterest]

: tunes :

Goodbye by Paul McDonald + Nikki Reed

PS: grab the EP as a free download off Noisetrade

Tree to Grow by The Lone Bellow

: blog posts + articles :

25 Best Blog Practises That Will Rock Your Blog by Mary DeMuth

Become a Highly Paid Writer: Avoid These 7 Habits on Write To Done

Finding the Zone + Punching Fear in the Face by Donald Miller

Inviting Mentors Into Our Lives on Darling Magazine

: motion :

Blaine Hogan’s Q&A with author, Shauna Niequist on her new book ‘Bread&Wine’

: quotes :

“Authenticity matters as much online as it does offline. Be real. Be you.” – Tim Schraeder

“With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

“No man was ever wise by chance.” – Seneca

: fun fact :

go to Google Maps + search the following: 44 14’39.77″N 7°46’10.71″E. start zooming in + you will be amazed :)

// happy Friday + enjoy your weekend, bethany x

 ::  a little bit of this + that to kick start your weekend inspiration // PS: it’s new + improved!! ::

:: images ::

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:: writing ::

Writing Naked, by Billy Coffey // a must-read for any writer

“Don’t simply tell me that faith saves you, tell me how it almost failed you, too. Don’t tell me about love, speak of your passion. Don’t tell me you’re hurt, let me see your heart breaking. I don’t want to see your talent on the page, I want to see your blood. Dare to be naked before your readers. Because that is writing, and everything else is worthless crap.” – advice from Coffey’s teacher

Sarah Ayoub, journalist with a novel in the works, has been posting her progress on her blog. Very interesting + practical. Read Part One here.

‘14 Writing Tips from Anne Lamott‘ on The Happiness Project

:: travel ::

‘My Travel Wish List‘ on The New York Times

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Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki, Japan

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:: life + inspiration ::

A Pep Talk from Kid President to You // this has gone viral + been everywhere this week. simply INCREDIBLE!! and this kid is ad-to-the-orable <3 “not cool Robert Frost!”

‘Don’t Follow Your Passion, Follow Your Time‘ on The Storyline Blog

‘Forgive to Life: New research shows forgiveness is good for the heart‘ on Good

Nike Women – ‘Make Yourself‘

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Paperman – Full Short Animated Film by Disney

:: social justice ::

END IT Movement: Shine a light on slavery

Once I Was Here: Toronto Journalist, Photographers Hold Benefit For Syrian Refugees on the Canadian Huffington Post

Documentaries That Make A Difference, Darling Magazine

“Is Justice Just A Fad?” by Ken Wystma on Huffington Post, Religion Section

:: tunes ::

‘Flightless Bird, American Mouth‘ by Iron + Wine

‘Sheep‘, by Jason Perry Stevens

‘It’s Time‘ by Imagine Dragons

happy weekend! xx

:: a little bit of this + that to kick start your weekend inspiration :: 

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“Genius is talent set on fire by courage.” | Henry Van Dyke

Narrate your own adventure at Revolution.is [blog post]

this proposition a guy made to be a design intern with photographer, Jeremy Cowart. pure brilliance!! [site]

‘Goma, Gaza, Grandkids + Chemotherapy‘ by Lynne Hybels [post]

‘Five Things We Will Wish We’d Done Differently‘ on Relevant Magazine [article]

‘Travel Inspiration: Julian Bialowas‘ on Invisible Children Blog [interview]

‘Fall‘ by Cider Sky [tune]

enjoy your weekend! x