– Carry On, WarriorĬaterpillars are slow as shit and they turn out beautiful. You can stay in the dark for years or decades, and when you finally step outside, it’ll be there. You can hide from the sun, but it wont take it personally. It never withholds. It warms the sinners, the saints, the druggies, the cheerleaders-the saved and the heathens alike. The sun shows up every morning, no matter how bad you’ve been the night before. Offer a gift to the world that no one else can offer: yourself. If you feel something calling you to dance or write or paint or sing, please refuse to worry about whether you’re good enough. And if you’re told you’re “too much,” smile and think: Maybe. – Love Warriorīring all of yourself to life. Grief is the receipt we wave in the air that says to the world: Look! Love was once mine. In the meantime, find your motivation with these inspiring thoughts. For tickets and more information, click here. We’re so excited to learn from her at Wellspring this October. She first founded the online community Momastery, and went on to become the author of two New York Times bestselling books, Love Warrior, which was selected as an Oprah’s Book Club pick, as well as the New York Times bestseller Carry On, Warrior. Glennon is also the creator and president of Together Rising-a non-profit organization that has raised nine million dollars for families around the world through its Love Flash Mobs, which have revolutionized online giving. Glennon realized when she became pregnant with her first child that she needed to completely overhaul her life from one of addiction and pain into one of purpose. And to top it all off, she uses her own powerful, personal story to create inspiration and illustrate universality in our life’s journeys. Then there’s the fact that she’s devoted her life to spreading hope and light in a difficult world.

First of all, she’s got an arsenal of powerful words to keep us motivated when we need a bit of a push (read on to find something that resonates for you!). Why do we love Glennon Doyle? Let us count the ways.

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