It occurred to me this morning, after spending time surfing to my favorite blogger’s sites, that I am a lucky woman. I mean, really lucky.
Over the past year, I have crossed paths with people who I believe are visionary, loving, living outside the box, and truly amazing. I am adding a favorite video of mine to help me tell you how happy I am that you are in my life. Lisis, Jay, David, Nadia, Lance, Larry, Sami, Josh: you are all visionaries and I am happy to have shared part of your lives with you. Thank you for everything you’ve done for me and taught me.
Life is good.
As the lyrics shout out, you’ve got the good vibrations!
Let your heart follow the rhythm
When the voice gives you emotion
You have to feel peace
When the butterfly dances in the sky
When you want to say what you like
You’ve got the good sensations…
Enjoy your Friday, everyone! Thanks for helping me to say what I like and to find my peace. I’m going to keep this post short and let you enjoy the video…
(Disclaimer: I swear I’m not posting this so the folks I linked come here and comment or whatever. I’m not trying to build a big readership, make money, or increase subscribers. My sole purpose here is to acknowledge greatness and introduce others to these awesome human beings. Cross my heart…)
Aww, Lori! You’re not half as lucky as I am to know YOU. You have such a wonderful soul, and such an amazing spirit. You’re truly one of a kind, and you’ve enriched my life beyond measure. I’m so happy to have met you, and to count you among my friends.
.-= Jay Schryer´s last blog ..New Banners =-.
No, Jay, ‘ts all you, ‘ts all you!
I appreciate you so much. You are amazing and I’m always spellbound how you turn adverse events into positivity. I can learn a lot from you (and have!).
Hmm…maybe you’re a wizard? Have you been hiding something?
Don’t go changin’ and thanks for popping by. You know you didn’t have to…
OMG!!!! Lori, that video was AWESOME. That girl in Israel can “forevermore shuck it down to the cob!” (Quoting my hubby here.)
I loved it, almost as much as I love YOU!!!
.-= Lisis´s last blog ..The Twelve: An Awesome Novel, If You Ask Me =-.
I’m happy you loved it, Lisis. I wish I could do more to forever infuse happiness into your life. This video will have to suffice for today.
You inspire me.
And, HOLY CORN COBS, Batgirl, that is one of the funniest things I’ve heard for a long time!! (re: “forevermore shuck it down to the cob!)” Your hubby is funnier than all git out!
I am literally laughing out loud! And, today, I really need a good laugh. Thank you, sweets!
Keep it real, girlfriend, and don’t go changin’.
Do you see why I married the guy?! I’m still trying to figure out what he’s saying half the time! But he says it all with such a cute Southern drawl that I don’t even care what it means!
.-= Lisis´s last blog ..The Twelve: An Awesome Novel, If You Ask Me =-.
Yes! Seriously! He’s a trip and a half.
I need to add that one to my “Finer than a frog’s hair” list…!
Thanks for brightening my day today!
Lori,
What Jay said –> that’s the truth.
I’m so lucky that our paths have crossed, that I’ve had this chance to be in this space, to connect deeply with you.
And I love (LOVE LOVE LOVE) this video – talk about feeling good – that does it!!
.-= Lance´s last blog ..Detours on the Path of Life =-.
Ha! Finally, FINALLY it was ME who said what LANCE wanted to say. After so many months of Lance leaving the comments that I wanted to leave, of Lance always beating me to the great comments…finally, I have turned the tables!!! My wizardly ways have finally defeated the Lance Vampire!
.-= Jay Schryer´s last blog ..New Banners =-.
Lance,
Wow, I realized I called you out two posts in a row; don’t worry, I swear I’m not a groupie (or at least a hard-core, trashcan-diving groupie).
Glad you liked the video! It really grabbed me, too. Made me think of all you cool cats who have improved my life so very much. Thanks for simply being you.
Don’t change a thing. See you over at the Jungle of Life…
Jay, you are one funny wizard! I think it is scary that I actually know what you mean about Lance the Vampire.
I’m glad I was able to be the vessel who finally enabled you to prompt Lance to say, “What Jay said.”
That’s just, well, beautiful. (ha) No, really, you two have the biggest hearts and minds and I appreciate you two so very much. Thanks, again, for everything.
Lori my dear, do you really think you can put something this special up and expect people not to comment and gush and blush?
You undersell yourself. We are all better because of you. Not a day goes by anymore than something you say or do doesn’t make me smile.
You are kind and good and you are why I love people despite so many reasons to stay inside and be a hermit.
Thank you as always. The more you suggest that I don’t need to comment, the more often I’m going to show up and defy you:)
.-= Josh Hanagarne´s last blog ..Do You Have To Have All The Answers? =-.
Josh,
Not only are you the world’s strongest librarian, you are the what the world needs more of: strong, supportive, out-of-the box inspiration bringers!
Aww, you just made me blush. I’m glad I help to inspire you to get outside and connect with people; you being a hermit would be a travesty for all mankind!
Great work at WSL. You are changing people’s lives, including mine. Thank you, thank you (even though you are defying me…!)
Lori, I’m honored to be in such stellar company. Thanks so much. You remind me that I’m lucky to be a part of such a lively network of people in the blogging world. Look at all these wise and friendly voices. Starting a blog was one of the smartest things I ever did, and this is why.
.-= David Cain´s last blog ..Defensive Eating – Raptitude Experiment No. 4 =-.
David,
Thanks for stopping by. We’re glad you started a blog! Thank you for hosting such a lively space for us.
I agree, this network of amazing people (like you!) has far exceeded any expectations for hosting my own blog.
Two thumbs up!
Hi Lori,
I am late to the party yet again!
Oh well…better late than never or better yet…save the best for last! Just kidding. 
Thank you so much for such a sweet post. Just know that I love having your in my life too. What we see in others is often a reflection of ourselves. You called all of us visionaries, well…I think you are one too. I seriously mean that, my friend.
Hope you are having a wonderful Sunday! Hugs and love from the other Coast.
.-= Nadia – Happy Lotus´s last blog ..Sunday Song for September 6, 2009 =-.
Hey Nadia, you’re not as late to the party as me!! Sorry Lori, been sitting on the beach for the last couple of days (and have the sunburn to prove it – bad Sami, bad Sami)!
Lori, I am honoured to be included in such a fantastic list of awesome bloggers and even more honoured to have crossed your path. Whether you realise it or not, you are one of those people that bring happiness, light and positivity wherever you go. It’s so evident in the comments you leave, the posts you write and the connections you make.
It’s so cool to be part of this blogging community. I just wish you guys were all closer so we could have a Friday afternoon beer together!
Love the vid too – awesome! Thanks Lori. Big hugs to you my friend. xxx
.-= Sami – Life, Laughs & Lemmings´s last blog ..Friday Question – Life’s Burdens =-.
Nadia,
Are you kidding? You’re never late to the party, ‘cuz a party in your honor will always play on.
Wow, you are just sooo sweet! Thanks for coming here to acknowledge your accolades and to honor who you are. I will continue to support you as long as I am able.
Apologizes for responding to your comment a bit late; I hope your Sunday was lovely and I’m definitely sending back hugs to your coast. Have a GREAT week!
Sami,
Hey girl, commenting on a blog is certainly lower on the totem pole than time at the beach! Sa-weet! Good for you!
Thanks for everything you said, Sami, you made me feel so good inside. But, don’t change the subject, this Shout Out was all about YOU.
You are lightening (and enlightening) people’s lives and making a difference. Never forget that.
I second the motion, about the Friday afternoon beer. Can we start planning that? I’m game! Let’s all meet at Sami’s!!
Enjoy your week, Sami, and thanks for stopping by to share your thoughts.