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Today I want to introduce you to a new Friday series called Heart & Soul.

The simple goal is to share something that's lifted me up - something that's inspired me, made me think, opened me up or encouraged me to live more fully awake and alive.

Here's a little something that lifted me up this week:





Katie introduced me to this video on Monday (she found it via her Mom) and it was such a great start to the week.

Favorite line? You were made to be awesome.

Watching the video led me to checking out the people who produced the video: Soul Pancake. I love them. What a cool concept and wonderful way to spread good.

Which lead me to watching this video:





Bring on the good!

Hoping these lift you off to a great start to your weekend.

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  1. Jo says…
    02/15/2013

    Wow! I wish there were a ball pit in my town! So cool!

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  2. Ellen n says…
    02/15/2013

    Love these! Thanks for sharing. Going to show my son now

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  3. J3SS1C4 says…
    02/15/2013

    Thank you for sharing, Ali! These clips were awesome! That kid is the cutest! And the ball pit idea.. I wish there was something like that here! I've never been in a ball pit before!

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  4. Sue says…
    02/15/2013

    This was very inspiring. I was moved by a clip on WIMP where a young baby has received a cholear implant and it is turned on as he sits in his mother's arms. This really touched my heart!

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  5. Neisa says…
    02/15/2013

    Thank you so much for these! Just what I needed. Favorite line: We can cry about it or we can dance about it. So simple and yet so meaningful.

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  6. J Allen says…
    02/15/2013

    If life is a game...aren't we all on the same team? Wow!

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  7. Heather V says…
    02/15/2013

    Thank you for sharing these, Ali. They really made my day! I've passed them along to my mom, I know she will love them, too.

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  8. Tanny S. says…
    02/15/2013

    Thanks for sharing! This completely brightened my day! I'm going to have to share with everyone...
    AWESOME!

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  9. Colleen says…
    02/15/2013

    How cool is that idea?!? I am living abroad right now in Norway and a ball pit would be a really neat way to meet people. I wonder if Norwegians would go in for something like that. Thanks for sharing, Ali. Have a great day.

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  10. Wendy says…
    02/15/2013

    These were both amazing! That little boy is just to cute, has the sweetest voice:) And the ball pit...we should all live our lives like we are in them everyday. Every city or town should have them!

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  11. Judi says…
    02/15/2013

    Loved it - ball pit what a great idea

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  12. dawny dee says…
    02/15/2013

    oprah has a wonderful show on her network called Super Soul Sunday that features Soul pancake segments - always thought provoking and positive. she did a great interview with rainn wilson who is one of the creators of soul pancake and i was so surprised and impressed by him. worth a look for sure.

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  13. Stacy Milford says…
    02/15/2013

    LOVED both of these! Thanks Ali :)

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  14. Shere says…
    02/15/2013

    Made me cry but in a good way. TFS

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  15. Elizabeth A says…
    02/15/2013

    So awesome. TFS.

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  16. Angie Blom says…
    02/15/2013

    totally love these both.. a great way to start my day. thanks xx

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  17. Margie S says…
    02/15/2013

    I love Soulpancake. I have it set on my DVR. There is a show on Oprah's network hosted by Rain (sp?) Wilson and Oprah and they do things like this every time on the show. I've only seen a couple of episodes so far. Good stuff.

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    1. Margie S says…
      02/15/2013

      It's called Soulpancake. :)

  18. cinback says…
    02/15/2013

    So made me teary! We need more of these kinds of connections with people. Just so cool...

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  19. EmmaJohns says…
    02/15/2013

    Loved the ball pit. I especially liked that there were prompts. I tried to think of times we talk to strangers, like on the plane. How fun would it be if we had prompts to help us connect!

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  20. Yolanda D says…
    02/15/2013

    How cool

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  21. Renee Hoffer says…
    02/15/2013

    Wow! What an awesome site...thanks for sharing this!

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  22. Deb J says…
    02/15/2013

    Both were really good. Great way to start the day.

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  23. Cortney says…
    02/15/2013

    They wrote a book a couple years ago that is chock full of good writing prompts and BIG questions. It's on my shelf & I often paw through it. Recommend!! Thanks for these superb videos. Good stuff.
    http://www.amazon.com/SoulPancake-Chew-Lifes-Big-Questions/dp/1401310338/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1360946435&sr=8-1&keywords=soul+pancake

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  24. Debbie says…
    02/15/2013

    Cry,laugh,cry,smile....AWESOME! Thanks for sharing.

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  25. Stephanie George says…
    02/15/2013

    Your wonderful perspective on life is something that has kept me coming back to your blog day after day, year after year (I love this idea for Friday posts). I love scrapbooking, but your positive outlook (despite life's struggles) is so refreshing. You always remind me to keep it simple and get it done. You encourage and inspire us (by your own words and actions) to self-evaluate our daily lives without being critical of ourselves. That is something that we all need. Thank you!

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