Sunday, August 19, 2012

Giving Back


I am very proud to be a part of one fantastic, generous group of women!  It all started last year when I took an online course by Kelly Rae Roberts, Flying Lessons:

This awesome class included a private Facebook group for all of us taking the class to converse - all 350 of us!  Well, it's been a year and the class is long done, but a day doesn't go by that I don't chat with my new online friends.  I've even met with some of them.  We are all from different states, even different countries!  We support each other in our creative endeavors, but also confide our secrets, hopes, dreams, hurts and joys.  I can honestly say that my life has changed for the better because of this amazing group of women.

So, in order to celebrate our sisterhood, we decided to take up a collection to sponsor someone else to take Flying Lessons ecourse.  Interesting even more, Kelly Rae Roberts has decided that this is the LAST time she will offer this online course.  So she told us that she would match how ever many registrations we donate.  Well, at last count, we came up with enough money to sponsor EIGHT students, which means that with Kelly Rae matching that, SIXTEEN lucky people will be able to take this awesome class!  Isn't that amazing!!  Like I said, I'm so proud to be a part of this.

If you are interested in taking Flying Lessons and maybe even winning the opportunity to get your registration paid for by US, the 2011 Fly Tribe, then checkout our Fly Tribe blog.

My personal journey this past year, thanks in large part to Flying Lessons, is the revamping of my Live, Laugh, Love Retreats business.  My retreat business allows me the opportunity not only to share my joy of creativity, but also to help promote other incredibly talented artists on their journey.  There's nothing more gratifying than a business that gives.

I would like to encourage you to checkout my other sisters' blogs in this hop.  We each have our own amazing, creative journey that we are on, and I hope you appreciate our growth.  We sure do!


Cindy Jones Lantier http://www.lantier.org
Rachél Payne http://wp.me/pWRyw-10P

22 comments:

This Moment said...

Linda,

It's great that we've met and are on this creative journey together. I can't believe where many of us started and where we are now--you and your creative ideas are blooming like crazy every day.

Jill

Janet said...

Can't wait to see you in Sept. Sistah!

LindaKay said...

What a nice post Linda! I am so proud of you and all you are accomplishing!

Cheryl Dossey said...

I think the retreat your hosting is going to be wonderful. Good luck, I know everyone will have a good time. Love to be a part of it one year. :)

Sherry Belul said...

Linda, I want to tell you what a pleasure it has been to be on this journey with you! I LOVE that you've been sparked to create your retreats again and I wish you so much success — and joy — with them! See you around the FlyTribe halls! :-)

Flutter Before You said...

so wonderful flying with you this past year Linda, You always inspire me! Xo Happy Anniversary Fly Sister!

Sofia Dabalsa said...

Linda, you have been an absolute inspiration to me. I cannot wait to see you next year! xxx keep flying high!

Stacey said...

I love that you are helping others in your business!! That is truly a blessing! Hoping I make it in April! I so want to meet you all!!

Mary Sterk said...

So excited about your retreat!

Shells said...

Thank you for your beautiful giving spirit and for being such an inspirational member of our wonderful tribe.

Deborah Velásquez said...

Happy Anniversary Linda! Love your spirit and soul. You are such a bright light in this group, and you always inspire.
xoxoxoxox

Carol said...

So glad we've been a part of this wonderful Fly Tribe of women this past year and I'm really looking forward to meeting you in person, finally, next spring. Can't wait, my friend!

Tinachicky said...

You are AWESOME Linda!!!

Jamie Burch said...

You are an inspiration, Linda, and it's an honor to be in this wonderful tribe with you. Happy Anniversary!!! ((hugs))

Lenore said...

Hi Linda, you are an inspiration! It's been so great flying with you.
xo Lenore

Ursula said...

Happy Anniversary, Linda!! You are such a sweet and generous lady (and talented artist) as all the folks who go on your retreats will soon find out! It has been a great year, but I know this year will be even better!! XO

sally rose said...

It has been wonderful getting to know you this past year, Linda, and I can't wait until next April when I get to meet a bunch of my Fly Tribe in person! Happy Anniversary, Flygirl!

Mary said...

What a heartfelt post Linda. Your Live, Laugh, Love retreats will surely bring happiness into many lives. Looking forward to another year of learning and growing with everyone.

Mary said...

Hi Linda,
Your retreats will bring happiness to many people. Looking forward to another year of learning and growing with the Flyers.

Lori said...

I am so happy to have been on this journey with you. I am so excited about where the past year has led you - you are soaring! xoxo

Lori Leissner said...

You have made the biggest leaps of all of us. Your focus and determination is inspiring!

Lenore said...

Hi Linda, it's been so great being a part of your tribe and getting to know you a little. Congratulations on all your successes and happy anniversary!
xo