Wow! almost at a loss for words! what an amazing collection I spent time reading and absorbing each of the stories and many resonated so personally brought tears to my eyes. I did not do the 100 day project as I just did not know what to do...I was lost in recovering from my own illness. Then after reviewing these I realized I was working on my own 100 day project all along just maybe a little out of phase. Now that I can walk again, a very new and deep appreciation for God's gift of mobility, I've taken up hiking and backpacking! I do have a goal to climb to summit of Mount Whitney and rim to rim of Grand Canyon and going to hike in the Amazon in October. see mygcchallenge.com
Although the fortitude to face life's challenges ultimately comes from within each of us it is ignited through the inspiration provided by those around us.
Jul 9, 2022Liked by Suleika Jaouad, Holly Huitt, Carmen Radley
Pure beauty and inspiration. Creative creativity. My challenge: I took 100 photographs at daybreak oceanside. This changed my life. Thank you, Everyone. Keep adding your unique beauty to this very troubled world at this very troubled time. We all matter. Our artistry helps to right the wrongs and serves as a call to action...Much 💜 to all you beautiful Life Warriors.
Jul 9, 2022Liked by Suleika Jaouad, Holly Huitt, Carmen Radley
Thank you for giving us the golden opportunity to go within and kindle the flame of spirit and creativity in our hearts and minds, Suleika. Inspirational. 🙏🏽
Jul 9, 2022·edited Jul 9, 2022Liked by Suleika Jaouad, Holly Huitt, Carmen Radley
This community is so inspiring to me. I found it in the middle, in a link to a story, and I could not step away. I experienced breast cancer in 2019, and declared "2020 my year" but that was a bit premature. This group is full of artists and healers and your communal art, spirit, and accountability have a transforming power. What's next for the Isolation Journals? I am all in.
Beautiful, wise and courageous work! Thank you! Writing saved me through six months of bedrest with both pregnancies, my daughter’s struggle with depression, addiction, and now chronic Lyme, and my husband’s recent diagnosis of long haul Covid. Suleika’s book and the artists in this project inspired me to trust my creative voice (at the age of 69) and submit my memoir for publication. BRAVA to all!
Years of trauma, loss and interruption have pulled me away from me. This was the beginning of introducing myself to who I still am. I too have ebbed and flowed. My goal was to draw or paint a flower each day inspired by the little book "The Language of Flowers". I missed more days than I drew. I have a my book of 100 numbered pages not filled with 100 flowers, but so much gratitude for this community, and the inspiration to keep going no matter how long it takes I will eventually have my book. So much LOVE
I love every single one of these 20 creations/lessons! I hope you will share more. I was feeling a bit sorry for myself that I didn't participate and then I realized I have been as I work in my many flower garden bed every day. The realization that creativity manifests itself in so many ways is priceless. Thank you!
Truly beautiful work. As I scrolled down and fell in love with each incredible piece I became more and more inspired to keep creating. I’ve always told myself I’m not the creative type but here I am a part of this beautiful loving and living creative community. I am moved again to give it another go. Thank you for these beautiful gifts.
Much appreciation for assuaging and helping to sever a lifetime of difficulties with the celebration of self. The 100 Day Project, came at the right time-as sometimes do... Thank you- all for encouragement through the beauty of sharing.
Each of these projects are personal, beautiful and inspiring. It’s impressive how you found ways to express your losses, gains and love with your projects.
“That is what compassion does. It challenges our assumptions, our sense of self-limitation, worthlessness, of not having a place in the world. As we develop compassion, our hearts open.” – Sharon Salzberg
WOW! I am certain I am not the only one who got goosebumps viewing these projects. Absolutely amazing! The work, the commitment, the love and the intense courage needed to create. You have all inspired me. Sending much love to all.
I did not participate in this project. But I just thought of one of my own and I will start today, inspired by the beauty of what I saw posted here. With gratitude, I’m excited. I will do it.
I shouldn't have had the computer open at 6am, but I did, and there was the 100-Day Project gift. I've spent the last 40 minutes in awe, in smiles, in tears, in gasps, in joy, in amazement, in contemplation...and in gratefulness. Basically, just in love. What a way to start a day. I will re-visit and treasure all of these - and this experience - forever. Thank you all.
Wow! almost at a loss for words! what an amazing collection I spent time reading and absorbing each of the stories and many resonated so personally brought tears to my eyes. I did not do the 100 day project as I just did not know what to do...I was lost in recovering from my own illness. Then after reviewing these I realized I was working on my own 100 day project all along just maybe a little out of phase. Now that I can walk again, a very new and deep appreciation for God's gift of mobility, I've taken up hiking and backpacking! I do have a goal to climb to summit of Mount Whitney and rim to rim of Grand Canyon and going to hike in the Amazon in October. see mygcchallenge.com
Although the fortitude to face life's challenges ultimately comes from within each of us it is ignited through the inspiration provided by those around us.
Thanks to all of you for that inspiration! Rex
Pure beauty and inspiration. Creative creativity. My challenge: I took 100 photographs at daybreak oceanside. This changed my life. Thank you, Everyone. Keep adding your unique beauty to this very troubled world at this very troubled time. We all matter. Our artistry helps to right the wrongs and serves as a call to action...Much 💜 to all you beautiful Life Warriors.
Thank you for giving us the golden opportunity to go within and kindle the flame of spirit and creativity in our hearts and minds, Suleika. Inspirational. 🙏🏽
Recently diagnosed with Stage 4 your journey has given me hooks to hang on to and march forward! Thank you!
This community is so inspiring to me. I found it in the middle, in a link to a story, and I could not step away. I experienced breast cancer in 2019, and declared "2020 my year" but that was a bit premature. This group is full of artists and healers and your communal art, spirit, and accountability have a transforming power. What's next for the Isolation Journals? I am all in.
Beautiful, wise and courageous work! Thank you! Writing saved me through six months of bedrest with both pregnancies, my daughter’s struggle with depression, addiction, and now chronic Lyme, and my husband’s recent diagnosis of long haul Covid. Suleika’s book and the artists in this project inspired me to trust my creative voice (at the age of 69) and submit my memoir for publication. BRAVA to all!
Years of trauma, loss and interruption have pulled me away from me. This was the beginning of introducing myself to who I still am. I too have ebbed and flowed. My goal was to draw or paint a flower each day inspired by the little book "The Language of Flowers". I missed more days than I drew. I have a my book of 100 numbered pages not filled with 100 flowers, but so much gratitude for this community, and the inspiration to keep going no matter how long it takes I will eventually have my book. So much LOVE
I love every single one of these 20 creations/lessons! I hope you will share more. I was feeling a bit sorry for myself that I didn't participate and then I realized I have been as I work in my many flower garden bed every day. The realization that creativity manifests itself in so many ways is priceless. Thank you!
Truly beautiful work. As I scrolled down and fell in love with each incredible piece I became more and more inspired to keep creating. I’ve always told myself I’m not the creative type but here I am a part of this beautiful loving and living creative community. I am moved again to give it another go. Thank you for these beautiful gifts.
Much appreciation for assuaging and helping to sever a lifetime of difficulties with the celebration of self. The 100 Day Project, came at the right time-as sometimes do... Thank you- all for encouragement through the beauty of sharing.
Each of these projects are personal, beautiful and inspiring. It’s impressive how you found ways to express your losses, gains and love with your projects.
❤️
“That is what compassion does. It challenges our assumptions, our sense of self-limitation, worthlessness, of not having a place in the world. As we develop compassion, our hearts open.” – Sharon Salzberg
WOW! I am certain I am not the only one who got goosebumps viewing these projects. Absolutely amazing! The work, the commitment, the love and the intense courage needed to create. You have all inspired me. Sending much love to all.
I did not participate in this project. But I just thought of one of my own and I will start today, inspired by the beauty of what I saw posted here. With gratitude, I’m excited. I will do it.
Dearest Suleika, Carmen, Holly, and Everyone,
I shouldn't have had the computer open at 6am, but I did, and there was the 100-Day Project gift. I've spent the last 40 minutes in awe, in smiles, in tears, in gasps, in joy, in amazement, in contemplation...and in gratefulness. Basically, just in love. What a way to start a day. I will re-visit and treasure all of these - and this experience - forever. Thank you all.
So much beauty, grief, redemption, largeness... You are all magnificent!