I was inspired to buy this issue of SELF magazine to read their story about SELF's "10 Most Inspiring Women".  I pulled a quote from each and thought I'd share in the passionate fire!

Let Her Inspire You:

Sheryl Crow:  "If we could all always act out of compassion, the world would be a very different place. It seems like a such simple ideal, but I am constantly trying to remember who i was born to be: a compassionate human being who chooses love over hate."

Ellen Degeneres:  "One of my aims is to feel good about myself, which is all mental, all about attitude. It has nothing to do with size. You just have to let go of perfectionism and keep focusing on the next moment because if you don't, you're going to miss out on something. you have to stay present every second."

Jessica Simpson: "I know in my heart that I'm not done doing what I'm supposed to be doing. There's so much in life left to be fulfilled. I never want to be standing at the to of the mountain. I don't want the mountain to ever be high enough. I want to climb." (after being interviewed about her long time philanthropic efforts with Operation Smile, and various orphanages and charities)

Hillary Clinton: "I went into public service to help children in need. I never could have predicted where life would take me. Find inspiration, whether in your family or a community problem you're determined to fix. You may even surprise yourself."

Vera Wang: "I'm living proof that no matter how circuitous the path or how long the journey, you have to pursue your dream."

Maya Angelou:  "Don't make money your goal. You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Pursue things you love doing and do them so well that people can't take their eyes off you."

Sandra Bullock:  "It's good to do things that scare the s--- out of you!"

Aimee Mullins: "So many people go through life not really living. We're all born with certain circumstances, but you can choose who to be."

Oprah Winfrey: "Leadership is having the courage to show true action."

Kathleen Sebelius, Governor of Kansas: (for the first time ever - 9 women are Governors): "Try running for office, helping in a campaign or just becoming an informed voter - all are strategic ways to get involved"

I don't know about you but I'm feeling pretty powerful as a woman.....

Laura

Comments

[Anbela]

I really like that magazine. Yep, I'm feeling pretty powerful as a woman these days, too. It feels good.

[Laura West]

Hi Anbela,

Oh yes! We need one of those "I Feel Good" buttons that sings the tune of James Brown!

Laura

[laurie eller]

Sandra is one of my favorite actors. She can always put me in a great mood.

Excellent blog. :)

[stacy wills]

thanks for sharing these. i'm inspired by the women in my life - my friends who are soaring, exploring, following their dreams, starting over, supporting one another and holding each other in sacred space.