Thursday, August 6, 2009 - Today's Words of Inspiration and TWO giveaways!

Mark Twain had it right when he said:

Dance like nobody's watching....
Sing like nobody's listening...
Love like you've never been hurt...
Work like you don't need the money...
Live like it's heaven on earth...

Sometimes we all stumble with one of these (or some times all of these!) but it's never too late to get back on track. You really can Dance like nobody's watching, I do that one all the time when I'm cooking!

I also Sing like Nobody's Listening in the shower, OK in this case, it's probably really good no one is listening. I won't be auditioning for American Idol anytime soon.

I will admit, 'loving like you've never been hurt' is sometimes a hard one for me! Do you trip up on this one sometimes?? Come on, fess up, I can't be alone with this one!

And in this economy, 'working like you don't need the money' may be difficult too, but it can be done. Don't let work become WHO you are, make sure it's always WHAT you do but NEVER who you are!

Live like it's heaven on earth is my favorite! I strive for that one each and everyday. How do YOU live like it's heaven on earth? What makes you feel that way? For me, it's travel. For me it's a beach chair, while I'm sitting out by the ocean watching the waves crash, feeling the warm sun on my skin and the feel of Ocean Breezes through my hair. For me, that truly is heaven on earth. Or at least as close as I've come to it.

Use 'Today's Words of Inspiration' as a breathing meditation to still your mind, quiet your thoughts and bring in positive energy. As you inhale bring in only positive energy by saying in your mind, I breathe in positive energy (or you can say creative energy if that is what you wish to create more of) and as you exhale, Affirm out loud today 'I will live like it's heaven on earth.'

Visualize yourself manifesting something unique, guided by universal forces that emerge spontaneously from within your soul. Do this at least twice today and see how by taking a moment away from the hectic pace and breathing in positive energy and affirming what you wish to create, your thinking will become different!

Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.

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Make this your best day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!

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Today's Butterfly - Featured Site of the Day - And TWO Giveaways!

1. Enter to win NEWLY Launched shapewear sponsored by Très Sleek HERE! (You may also press on the logo below to be taken directly to the giveaway!) Remember, this giveaway ends SOON! You only have until August 10th to put in your entry!

2. Don't forget to enter for a chance to win a AUTOGRAPHED copy of our book club of the month title: 'Perseverance' by Carolyn Rubenstein. You can enter for the book HERE (you may also press the cover graphic below) - Stay tuned for an Author Q & A next week. You can begin to send in your questions now. Email your questions for the author to me HERE

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Now a Word from our Former Sponsor!

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Wednesday, August 5, 2009 - Today's Words of Inspiration and TWO giveaways!

Happy Hump Day

According to Urban Dictionary, 'Hump Day' is defined as 'Wednesday, the middle of the week, implying that you have to get "over the hump" before you can anticipate the weekend. The term was not originally intended to carry a second, more risque meaning.' - While I can understand the urge to, (I'm in a silly mood myself), Keep the replies clean on this one everyone! By all means email me the really funny stuff! (I'm going to have to start forum pages soon!)

I won't be happy until I've posted something about every day of the week. I found it interesting that according to the Hebrew Bible, Wednesday is the day when the Sun and Moon were created. Now that's more like it, I'd rather have this association with the day than the some of the others!

How do you get over 'Hump Day'? I try to make it a point to get out for the entire hour during lunch, it somehow helps to not only make the day feel like it's going by faster, but when I get out, I just plain feel more connected to everything including myself. I'd advise you to get away from your desk today regardless of whether or not it is sunny out. Get connected, make your 'hump day' happier!

Use 'Today's Words of Inspiration' as a breathing meditation to still your mind, quiet your thoughts and bring in positive energy. As you inhale bring in only positive energy by saying in your mind, I breathe in positive energy (or you can say creative energy if that is what you wish to create more of) and as you exhale, Affirm out loud today 'I take the time I need to get fully connected.'

Visualize yourself manifesting something unique, guided by universal forces that emerge spontaneously from within your soul. Do this at least twice today and see how by taking a moment away from the hectic pace and breathing in positive energy and affirming what you wish to create, your thinking will become different!

Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.

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Make this your best day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!


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Today's Butterfly - Featured Site of the Day - And TWO Giveaways!

1. Enter to win NEWLY Launched shapewear sponsored by Très Sleek HERE! (You may also press on the logo below to be taken directly to the giveaway!) Remember, this giveaway ends SOON! You only have until August 10th to put in your entry!

2. Don't forget to enter for a chance to win a AUTOGRAPHED copy of our book club of the month title: 'Perseverance' by Carolyn Rubenstein. You can enter for the book HERE (you may also press the cover graphic below) - Stay tuned for an Author Q & A next week. You can begin to send in your questions now. Email your questions for the author to me HERE

This book is an amazing resource for young cancer patients and their families to find strength, truth, wisdom, humor, grace and perseverance personified. I highly encourage you to read this book, and I wish it had been available to me years ago when my nephew was battling cancer. Reading the stories of other young people speaking to him in a voice he could understand and sharing their unique experiences would have helped him to put his own experiences in better perspective I'm sure.
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Tuesday, August 4, 2009 - Today's Words of Inspiration and TWO giveaways!

Overcome your fears? Oh YES you can!

Last night I found myself facing an unusual bout of shyness, which hadn't reared it's ugly head since childhood. It made me think that overcoming fears would be a good discussion for today!

What are YOU afraid of? What fear do you have that you need to overcome? Is it public speaking? Heights? Spiders?

I received that Nike advice last night, that we all think sounds kind of lame, "Just Do It". But it honestly was the only advice that made sense. It was the only advice that worked. And when I took it, the rest of my night went really well. There will be more to come on the specifics really soon.

Use 'Today's Words of Inspiration' as a breathing meditation to still your mind, quiet your thoughts and bring in positive energy. As you inhale bring in only positive energy by saying in your mind, I breathe in positive energy (or you can say creative energy if that is what you wish to create more of) and as you exhale, Affirm out loud today 'I can overcome any fear.'

Visualize yourself manifesting something unique, guided by universal forces that emerge spontaneously from within your soul. Do this at least twice today and see how by taking a moment away from the hectic pace and breathing in positive energy and affirming what you wish to create, your thinking will become different!

Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.

It is OK to *Re-Tweet* the link to this post and You can find me (@Tracy_Iglesias) on Twitter here! Twitter love: re*tweet by copying and pasting the following into your update field at Twitter:

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Make this your best day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!

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Today's Butterfly - Featured Site of the Day - And TWO Giveaways!

1. Enter to win NEWLY Launched shapewear sponsored by Très Sleek HERE! (You may also press on the logo below to be taken directly to the giveaway!) Remember, this giveaway ends SOON! You only have until August 10th to put in your entry!

2. Don't forget to enter for a chance to win a AUTOGRAPHED copy of our book club of the month title: 'Perseverance' by Carolyn Rubenstein. You can enter for the book HERE (you may also press the cover graphic below) - Stay tuned for an Author Q & A next week. You can begin to send in your questions now. Email your questions for the author to me HERE

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NEW FEATURE LAUNCH -The Ascending Butterfly Book Club - Featured Book in the Spotlight

This contest is now closed for entries! I just wanted to thank everyone for sharing their amazing stories of strength and perseverance. The winner has been notified and once the winner confirms, this thread will be updated with a winner announcement shortly. Stay tuned, September will bring a new book club title!

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ABOUT THE BOOK:

Can you imagine being in high school or college and suddenly learning you have cancer? You thought you had a lifetime ahead of you and the whole world at your feet, but suddenly you’re told… maybe not. How would you cope?

That’s the question the twenty young people in this book had to answer when they were diagnosed with childhood cancer. Perseverance shares life lessons learned through their stories and educates the reader on how to incorporate them into his/her life. It tells of their trials and tribulations, of their triumphs, and of the unique challenges that day-to-day life brings them. Perseverance also provides an intimate look at the lives and journeys of these young people and how their courage and strength have affected the lives of others.

These honest, first-person accounts lend amazing depth to the inspiring stories of these young men and women. Inside, you’ll meet Zac York, who tells of climbing Mount Whitney—on crutches—after battling brain cancer. You’ll meet Alex Oden, who—just days after brain surgery—gave his 8th grade peers a graduation speech called “A Day Well Spent,” in which he challenged them to make a difference in just one day. You’ll meet Kristen Jones, who, while battling leukemia, was able to pass the MCAT and pursue her dream of becoming a pediatric oncologist.

Twenty unique and fascinating stories, with one common theme: perseverance. The stories of these heroes demonstrate how anyone can learn to live with energy and passion, regardless of the obstacles to be faced, and will remind us all that now is everything.

I will admit my desire to obtain the review copy of this book and practically devour it was because Cancer hits home for my family. This wasn't just a 'read' it was incredibly personal. I've had to watch not just older family members battle this disease but also one too young. I'm amazed how easily conversational a book on a subject so serious turned out to be.

I do a lot of reading and writing to keep up the continuity on not only this inspirational blog but other writing that I do. Sometimes it's fashion, sometimes beauty, and it's very easy to get consumed by it all. Life is busy. But what happens when life forces you to slow down? Perseverance is what happens. And reading about how each young person in this book copes with how to press forward when your life stops is awe inspiring.

To say I recommend this title is an understatement. Sometimes we find ourselves at a loss on what to say when someone we love is going through something like this, I wish I had this book sooner. For young people going through it, here are your own thoughts, fears, ups and downs right there to help you through it. For any parent of a young person battling Cancer, this gives you the strength to know that you are not alone. That there are other parents like you out there having to dig deep inside and help your child fight the fight of their life. This book shows you that it can be done. It can be done with dignity, laughter, grace, and inspiration.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Carolyn’s Bio:

Carolyn Rubenstein has spent most of her life working with children with cancer, in one form or another. She first met “kids with cancer” when she was six years old, and visited Camp Sunshine in Maine. Even at that young age, meeting these children affected her deeply—they were her peers, but considered “different”. But really, Carolyn realized, they weren’t different at all. She made dear friends at that camp, and it started her on a path.

That path has taken many turns. At 14, although still just a kid herself, Carolyn started “Carolyn’s Compassionate Children” (CCC) a non-profit organization that began as a pen-pal program for kids with cancer. As the years passed, Carolyn “grew up” with many of her friends with cancer, and saw the financial difficulties they were facing when it came to paying for college. Often, these young people had so much medical debt that paying for school seemed out of the question. To address this need, CCC changed focus from just a pen-pal organization to one that provides scholarships and support to childhood cancer survivors. In addition to providing its own scholarships, today CCC features on its website the “CCCpedia,” a database accessing information about more than 3,000 college scholarships for young adult cancer survivors.

A native of Boca Raton, Florida, in 2007 Carolyn graduated Phi Beta Kappa and summa cum laude from Duke University with a BA in psychology. She began her PhD program in clinical psychology at Harvard University in the fall of 2008. Now age 24, in her free time she practices yoga, writes letters, and spends as much time as she can with her family, her friends, and her dog Lila Rose.

Carolyn is a Featured Blogger on the Huffington Post and also blogs on Psychology Today.

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WIN IT! - 1 reader will receive an AUTOGRAPHED COPY of the book.

How to Win: You must be a follower of Ascending Butterfly to be eligible for this and all giveaways. In addition, please share a time in your life when perseverance pulled you through! Comments that don't follow these instructions, or just say enter me will NOT be entered into the giveaway!

Please leave your email address somewhere in your comment. (You can format it this way for security, example: ascendingbutterfly AT mail host DOT com), if your blogger profile has your email you can just indicate this in your entry.

Please follow directions or you will be disqualified! All comments are moderated, so no worries if your comment doesn't appear on the site right away. This giveaway is open to bloggers and non-bloggers alike, but you must follow this blog for your entry to count. You have from now until Monday, August 24, 2009 at 11:59 PM (EST) to comment and be entered for a chance to win.

Winner will be announced shortly after Thursday, August 27th! Giveaway open to USA only, 18+.

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Monday, August 3, 2009 - Today's Words of Inspiration and TWO giveaways!

Press on the graphic above to be directed to our NEW BOOK CLUB!

Today we are launching our newest feature to Ascending Butterfly, Our Book Club! Each month we will feature a book in the spotlight and open up the book club thread to comments on the book. In honor of our first book club title, today's meditation will be on Perseverance.

I will say this book puts true perseverance in a new light. It made me reflect on the times in my life where I had to show perseverance to get through tough times and challenges. We all have our perseverance tested, sometimes on a daily basis even, but it's how you handle the tough times that count. Perseverance is your true grit and it has nothing to do with obstinancy, in fact this quote describes it perfectly:

The difference between perseverance and obstinacy is that one comes from a strong will, and the other from a strong won't. ~Henry Ward Beecher

Reflect on the times when you've shown true perseverance in overcoming an obstacle. How did it make you feel? Powerful? Confident? Able to take on the world?

Use 'Today's Words of Inspiration' as a breathing meditation to still your mind, quiet your thoughts and bring in positive energy. As you inhale bring in only positive energy by saying in your mind, I breathe in positive energy (or you can say creative energy if that is what you wish to create more of) and as you exhale, Affirm out loud today 'I will always persevere.'

Visualize yourself manifesting something unique, guided by universal forces that emerge spontaneously from within your soul. Do this at least twice today and see how by taking a moment away from the hectic pace and breathing in positive energy and affirming what you wish to create, your thinking will become different!

Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.

It is OK to *Re-Tweet* the link to this post and You can find me (@Tracy_Iglesias) on Twitter here! Twitter love: re*tweet by copying and pasting the following into your update field at Twitter:

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Make this your best day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!

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Today's Butterfly - Featured Site of the Day - And a Giveaway!

Enter to win NEWLY Launched shapewear sponsored by Très Sleek HERE! (You may also press on the logo below to be taken directly to the giveaway!) Remember, this giveaway ends SOON! You only have until August 10th to put in your entry!

NOTE: Don't forget to enter for a chance to win a AUTOGRAPHED copy of our book club of the month title: 'Perseverance' by Carolyn Rubenstein. You can enter for the book HERE
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Sunday, August 02, 2009 - This Week's 'Moment of Gratitude' AND a giveaway!

Living in Gratitude

On Sunday's, 'Today's Moment of Inspiration' becomes the weekly 'Moment of Gratitude'. While I do still live in Gratitude each and everyday, I decided to change this feature to a weekly to allow a 'full week' of Inspirational messages and breathing meditations. 'Today's Butterfly' will remain a daily and will post with the Today's Inspiration Monday through Saturday, and will post with the Weekly Gratitude on Sunday.

This week, I am grateful for:

1) July offered the rare opportunity of running into both in person and on-line a lot of people from my past. I'm grateful for the opportunity to have re-lived a lot of different moments, with a lot of people I thought I'd honestly never connect with again. So this week I'm grateful for friends both old and new.

2) A lot of time spent burning the midnight oil has Ascending Butterfly running on schedule to launch a new feature tomorrow. I'm grateful for our first book club sponsor!

3) I'm also grateful for another rare opportunity that opened up in July for me to learn Italian, more on this to follow. But this too is another thing I didn't really expect to be doing but am grateful for the opportunity to do so. So to my Italian friends 'come siete?' (or as Wendy Williams and 'Joey Tribiani' would say 'How YOU doin'? :)

What are you grateful for today? I'd love for you to write in and share what you are grateful for this week. The more you say it, the more you speak it, and the more you live it, the more you will find reasons to be grateful for. So join me on this journey of gratitude. And you can post here daily (even though my list will be posted weekly).

Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.

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Make this your best day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!

NOTE: We have a new feature launching Monday! Come back to find out more! This feature definitely comes with something in it for YOU!

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Today's Butterfly - Featured Sites of the Day

Enter to win NEWLY Launched shapewear sponsored by Très Sleek HERE! (You may also press on the logo below to be taken directly to the giveaway!) Remember, this giveaway ends SOON! You only have until August 10th to put in your entry!

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Saturday, August 1, 2009 - Today's Words of Inspiration and a giveaway!

HAPPY AUGUST!

I'm spending the weekend doing some serious homework getting Ascending Butterfly ready to launch it's newest regular feature on Monday. In addition I am testing products that will be reviewed here soon. (And you know that means something amazing for YOU too!) So the work week hasn't altogether ended for me yet! There is some exciting stuff coming this week!

I have a ton of catching up to do, so today we will continue upon yesterday's words of inspiration. Make room in your life for surprises this weekend.

Use 'Today's Words of Inspiration' as a breathing meditation to still your mind, quiet your thoughts and bring in positive energy. As you inhale bring in only positive energy by saying in your mind, I breathe in positive energy (or you can say creative energy if that is what you wish to create more of) and as you exhale, Affirm out loud today 'I live in wonder and enjoy surprises.'

Visualize yourself manifesting something unique, guided by universal forces that emerge spontaneously from within your soul. Do this at least twice today and see how by taking a moment away from the hectic pace and breathing in positive energy and affirming what you wish to create, your thinking will become different!

Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.

It is OK to *Re-Tweet* the link to this post and You can find me (@Tracy_Iglesias) on Twitter here! Twitter love: re*tweet by copying and pasting the following into your update field at Twitter:

OK to RT: @Tracy_Iglesias Today's Words of Inspiration and two super Giveaways! - http://tiny.cc/n4Thx

Make this your best day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!

NOTE: We have a new feature launching Monday! Come back to find out more! This feature definitely comes with something in it for YOU!

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Today's Butterfly - Featured Site of the Day - And a Giveaway!


Enter to win NEWLY Launched shapewear sponsored by Très Sleek HERE! (You may also press on the logo below to be taken directly to the giveaway!) Remember, this giveaway ends SOON! You only have until August 10th to put in your entry!

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Friday, July 31, 2009 - Today's Words of Inspiration and a giveaway!

WE HAVE A WINNER!

I didn't think I'd be making this announcement until Monday, but our winner confirmed so quickly we can now announce that the Random Number Generator selected Jackie P. as the winner of the Emily Elizabeth Lariat Butterfly Kisses Lariat Necklace! Congratulations Jackie! We hope you enjoy your new necklace and wear it in good health.

This was her winning entry:

"Jackie P. said...
I like Ariel's little Friends Necklace."

We would like to thank Emily Elizabeth Jewelry for sponsoring the Butterfly Kisses Lariat Necklace Giveaway! We hope to work with them again soon. (Again, I'm thinking Butterfly Duo Necklace, although I'm secretly attracted to the Astrology Necklace, but shhh don't tell anyone, it will be our little secret!) Thanks everyone for the great responses and the enthusiasm that this giveaway generated. Take a moment to post here and congratulate Jackie!

Aren't surprises a great feeling? The sense of tingly anticipation? The wonder? I love surprises. And I do have to say it's part of why I truly love what I do. I enjoy that sense of anticipation when I land a great sponsor, and try a great product, especially one I'm not at all familiar with. What kind of surprises are in store this weekend? (I for one can't wait to find out!)

Use 'Today's Words of Inspiration' as a breathing meditation to still your mind, quiet your thoughts and bring in positive energy. As you inhale bring in only positive energy by saying in your mind, I breathe in positive energy (or you can say creative energy if that is what you wish to create more of) and as you exhale, Affirm out loud today 'I live in wonder and enjoy surprises.'

Visualize yourself manifesting something unique, guided by universal forces that emerge spontaneously from within your soul. Do this at least twice today and see how by taking a moment away from the hectic pace and breathing in positive energy and affirming what you wish to create, your thinking will become different!

Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.

It is OK to *Re-Tweet* the link to this post and You can find me (@Tracy_Iglesias) on Twitter here! Twitter love: re*tweet by copying and pasting the following into your update field at Twitter:

OK to RT: @Tracy_Iglesias Today's Words of Inspiration and two super Giveaways! - http://tiny.cc/n4Thx

Make this your best day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!

NOTE: We have a new feature launching SOON! Come back tomorrow to find out more! This feature definitely comes with something in it for YOU! (Notice how I threw in a surprise right there? Sense there is a strong theme today?)

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Today's Butterfly - Featured Site of the Day - And a Giveaway!

Enter to win NEWLY Launched shapewear sponsored by Très Sleek HERE! (You may also press on the logo below to be taken directly to the giveaway!) Remember, this giveaway ends SOON! You have until August 10th to put in your entry!

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Thursday, July 30, 2009 - Today's Words of Inspiration and Two giveaways!

Today our Emily Elizabeth 'Butterfly Kisses Lariat' Necklace giveaway comes to a close. The winner will be notified Friday and the winner announcement will be posted on both the homepage and the giveaway page next week. Get in your entries NOW if you haven't already done so. We thank Emily Elizabeth for sponsoring and hope to work with them again soon. (I'm thinking the Butterfly Duo Necklace, what do you think dear readers?) Remember to put Ascending Butterfly on your 'safe' list so you don't miss the winning email. You will have 48 hours from the date of notification to respond or another winner will be selected until the prize is awarded. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter so if you are selected as the winner, I'll have extra places aside from just your email to send the winner notification! Isn't that smart??

You still have time for the Tres Sleek Giveaway, but I would suggest getting in your entry as soon as possible so you don't miss out! This is our second giveaway and THIRD prize offering from Tres Sleek, to them we also say Thank You!

There is not much time today for a long inspirational message, but today's focus is on laughter. Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, pain, and conflict. Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh. Humor lightens your burdens, inspires hopes, connects you to others, and keeps you grounded, focused, and alert. Today, just laugh. Watch a good comedy. Tickle someone. Watch your pet do something silly. (Feel free to comment with jokes if you'd like, I love to laugh!)

Use 'Today's Words of Inspiration' as a breathing meditation to still your mind, quiet your thoughts and bring in positive energy. As you inhale bring in only positive energy by saying in your mind, I breathe in positive energy (or you can say creative energy if that is what you wish to create more of) and as you exhale, Affirm out loud today 'I live to laugh.'

Visualize yourself manifesting something unique, guided by universal forces that emerge spontaneously from within your soul. Do this at least twice today and see how by taking a moment away from the hectic pace and breathing in positive energy and affirming what you wish to create, your thinking will become different!

Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.

It is OK to *Re-Tweet* the link to this post and You can find me (@Tracy_Iglesias) on Twitter here! Twitter love: re*tweet by copying and pasting the following into your update field at Twitter:

OK to RT: @Tracy_Iglesias Today's Words of Inspiration and two super Giveaways! - http://tiny.cc/n4Thx

Make this your best day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!

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Today's Butterfly - Featured Sites of the Day - And TWO Giveaways!

1. Enter to win a lovely Butterfly Kisses Lariat Necklace sponsored by Emily Elizabeth Jewelry HERE! (You may also press on the picture to be taken directly to the giveaway!)

*****CLOSED FOR NEW ENTRIES,WINNER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED!!! WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT TO FOLLOW*******

2. Enter to win NEWLY Launched arm shapewear sponsored by Très Sleek HERE! (You may also press on the logo below to be taken directly to the giveaway!)


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Wednesday, July 29, 2009 - Today's Words of Inspiration and TWO giveaways!

IZEAFEST ON THE BRAIN

I just found out about IzeaFest and boy do I want to go! If the prospect of attending BlogHer 2010 had me all ' a buzz', IzeaFest has generated even MORE excitement. If that's even possible. Now this really just boils down to location. I know both will have programs that will provide countless opportunity for this young blogger to learn, grow and interface. But IzeaFest is being held in Florida. Sunny Florida! Aside from the fact that this has been the rainiest summer in the big apple that I can ever remember, I absolutely love water, I love the beach, being near the Ocean is the only time I'm ever really still, ever really at peace. (And when I can find opportunities to go HorseBack Riding on the Beach, even better!)

Ascending Butterfly is actively seeking Sponsorship to both IzaeFest 09 and BlogHer 2010. If your organization needs a gregarious, amiable shameless promoter, let me know!

I apologize readers, I've been wildly distracted lately, I know you are here for a moment of inspiration to take you AWAY from work world thoughts for awhile.

A twitter friend sent out a quote last night that I knew would make a great topic for us today:

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. -Lao Tzu

I remember hearing women say as I grow up, it's better to spend a life with someone who loves you more than you love them. Hearing that always confused me. I always felt there couldn't be any richness in living life that way, with 'one-sided' love.

What are your thoughts on love? Are you in love now? If so, is it 'one-sided'? Do you love them more than they love you? Do they love you more than you really love them? Are you happy? Are you fulfilled in your current relationship?

Today's Inspiration is not going to be a definition of love. Life and time will help you define that for yourself. Just spend some time thinking about the 'Love' in your life and whether or not you are fulfilled by it. Appreciate it all, all the love you have now, the love you have had and even the love you are waiting for if you are single (like me); but most importantly dear readers, make sure it is all loving and appreciating you right back!

Use 'Today's Words of Inspiration' as a breathing meditation to still your mind, quiet your thoughts and bring in positive energy. As you inhale bring in only positive energy by saying in your mind, I breathe in positive energy (or you can say creative energy if that is what you wish to create more of) and as you exhale, Affirm out loud today 'I appreciate all the love in my life.'

Visualize yourself manifesting something unique, guided by universal forces that emerge spontaneously from within your soul. Do this at least twice today and see how by taking a moment away from the hectic pace and breathing in positive energy and affirming what you wish to create, your thinking will become different!

Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.

It is OK to *Re-Tweet* the link to this post and You can find me (@Tracy_Iglesias) on Twitter here! Twitter love: re*tweet by copying and pasting the following into your update field at Twitter:

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Make this your best day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!

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Today's Butterfly - Featured Sites of the Day - And TWO Giveaways!

1. Enter to win a lovely Butterfly Kisses Lariat Necklace sponsored by Emily Elizabeth Jewelry HERE! (You may also press on the picture to be taken directly to the giveaway!)

2. Enter to win NEWLY Launched arm shapewear sponsored by Très Sleek HERE! (You may also press on the logo below to be taken directly to the giveaway!)

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Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - Today's Words of Inspiration and TWO giveaways!

2010 it comes around again

I missed BlogHer 2009! Ascending Butterfly launched very recently, and there was no time to plan for Chicago this year, but I will be attending BlogHer 2010, will you?? So much to plan and only one year to do it in! Definitely looking for sponsors. What are your plans? Will you be attending BlogHer 2010 in the Big Apple?

For those who attended this years conference, please share some of the details and fun here. And of course the after-party photos!! (You can post your blog links if your photos are already posted!)

I'm looking forward to attaching faces to the names. But that's one year away and although I'm sure it will be coming around sooner than I expect, I'm all about today!

So for today's late morning coffee without the caffeine, let's focus on where we are and where we think we should be! This quote jumped out at me today:

"The significance of a man is not in what he attains but in what he longs
to attain."
------Kahlil Gibran

What do you long to attain? What is it you thought you'd be doing by now or you thought you would have by now, but find that you don't? Will that 'missing' piece of your puzzle truly make you happy? Goals that don't or haven't happened by now, are NOT un-attainable. You CAN, but do you now WAN'T to? That is the million dollar question!

Give up energy spent on worrying about what you do not have yet. Focus that same amount of powerful energy on what you NOW want for yourself and the active steps that will lead you there.

Use 'Today's Words of Inspiration' as a breathing meditation to still your mind, quiet your thoughts and bring in positive energy. As you inhale bring in only positive energy by saying in your mind, I breathe in positive energy (or you can say creative energy if that is what you wish to create more of) and as you exhale, Affirm out loud today 'My goals are attainable, I am taking active steps to get where I WANT to be.' Bless where you are, don't curse your fate, each step you take today is one step closer to the goals you just identified for yourself.

Visualize yourself manifesting something unique, guided by universal forces that emerge spontaneously from within your soul. Do this at least twice today and see how by taking a moment away from the hectic pace and breathing in positive energy and affirming what you wish to create, your thinking will become different!

Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.

It is OK to *Re-Tweet* the link to this post and You can find me (@Tracy_Iglesias) on Twitter here!Twitter love: re*tweet by copying and pasting the following into your update field at Twitter:

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Make this your best day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!

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Today's Butterfly - Featured Sites of the Day - And TWO Giveaways!

1. Enter to win a lovely Butterfly Kisses Lariat Necklace sponsored by Emily Elizabeth Jewelry HERE! (You may also press on the picture to be taken directly to the giveaway!)

2. Enter to win NEWLY Launched arm shapewear sponsored by Très Sleek HERE! (You may also press on the logo below to be taken directly to the giveaway!)

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Monday, July 27, 2009 - Today's Words of Inspiration and TWO giveaways!

Just Another Manic Monday

I wish it was Sunday, because that's my fun day, when I don't have to run day.....Yes, Manic Monday by the Bangles circa 1986 is playing in the background! (Where were you then? What memories does that song conjure up for you? Want to share your best 'big hair' pictures from back then? LOL)

While I know it's quite easy for Monday's conjure up busy images and thoughts, get your mind off your never-ending 'to-do' list. At least for a moment.

I have to admit this quote jumped out at me when taking pause to reflect on the work week ahead:

'Work spares us from three evils: boredom, vice, and need.'

~ Voltaire

So in this un-certain economy, those blessed with work should keep this quote in mind when an 'attack of the manic monday blues' hits you sometime around 3 pm today!

Use 'Today's Words of Inspiration' as a breathing meditation to still your mind, quiet your thoughts and bring in positive energy. As you inhale bring in only positive energy by saying in your mind, I breathe in positive energy (or you can say creative energy if that is what you wish to create more of) and as you exhale, Affirm out loud today 'I am working as fast as my soul will let me!'

Visualize yourself manifesting something unique, guided by universal forces that emerge spontaneously from within your soul. Do this at least twice today and see how by taking a moment away from the hectic pace and breathing in positive energy and affirming what you wish to create, your thinking will become different!

Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.

It is OK to *Re-Tweet* the link to this post and You can find me (@Tracy_Iglesias) on Twitter here!

Twitter love: re*tweet by copying and pasting the following into your update field at Twitter:

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Make this your best day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!

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Today's Butterfly - Featured Sites of the Day - And TWO Giveaways!

1. Enter to win a lovely Butterfly Kisses Lariat Necklace sponsored by Emily Elizabeth Jewelry HERE! (You may also press on the picture to be taken directly to the giveaway!)





2. Enter to win NEWLY Launched arm shapewear sponsored by Très Sleek HERE! (You may also press on the logo below to be taken directly to the giveaway!)


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Sunday, July 26, 2009 - This Week's 'Moment of Gratitude' AND Two super giveaways!

Ascending Butterfly Weekly Moment of Gratitude
NOTE: On Sunday, 'Today's Moment of Inspiration' becomes the weekly 'Moment of Gratitude'. While I do still live in Gratitude each and everyday, I decided to change this feature to a weekly to allow a 'full week' of Inspirational messages and breathing meditations. 'Today's Butterfly' will remain a daily and will post with the Today's Inspiration Monday through Saturday, and will post with the Weekly Gratitude on Sunday.

This week, I am grateful for:

1) Getting Ascending Butterfly ready to launch a new feature. Thanks to a wonderful Author, our new Book club feature will launch in August with an Autographed copy going to one lucky Ascending Butterfly reader. I'm filled with gratitude to be able to share this book with everyone!

2) For many opportunities to re-visit the past which have presented themselves this month. I have re-connected with a lot of people in July and this trend continued this week! Sometimes you have to think back on where you have been, and who you were to get a better idea of where you want to be in the future and who you are now!

3) For our wonderful sponsors this July, Emily Elizabeth Jewelry and Tres Sleek who launched a new product, and announced it here with us. They even gave us the opportunity to offer Ascending Butterfly readers a chance at winning something from the NEW line, how cool is that?

So readers, what are YOU grateful for this week? Think about it, and take some time to share your gratitude! I'd love to hear your stories!

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Today's Butterfly - Featured Sites of the Day

1. Enter to win a lovely Butterfly Kisses Lariat Necklace sponsored by Emily Elizabeth Jewelry HERE! (You may also press on the picture to be taken directly to the giveaway!)


2. Enter to win NEWLY Launched arm shapewear sponsored by Très Sleek HERE! (You may also press on the logo below to be taken directly to the giveaway!)

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Saturday, July 25, 2009 - Today's Words of Inspiration and TWO giveaways!

Silly Saturday

Just thought it would be fun to have a 'Silly Summer Saturday'. Sleeping in late, left over pizza from Friday's Family Game night, watching a Blu-Ray and maybe time for all that 'me' stuff that rarely gets done during the week (can you say at home facial mask?? LOL). In between all the summer laziness, I'll be making sure I leave time to read "Ascending Butterfly's Book of the Month" Club Selection. This is a new feature that will launch in August, with an Autographed copy of the book going to a lucky Ascending Butterfly Reader!

Today, just affirm yourself. Fill in the blank yourself today! Make this a day YOU create, your own way, on your own terms on your own timetable. Doesn't that sound fab?? I even gave you guys a black and white butterfly graphic today, print it out, and color it in! Remember how fun coloring was???

Use 'Today's Words of Inspiration' as a breathing meditation to still your mind, quiet your thoughts and bring in positive energy. As you inhale bring in only positive energy by saying in your mind, I breathe in positive energy (or you can say creative energy if that is what you wish to create more of) and as you exhale, Affirm out loud today 'I ______________'. - Remember, I'm not telling you what to do today, you affirm your own desires!

Visualize yourself manifesting something unique, guided by universal forces that emerge spontaneously from within your soul. Do this at least twice today and see how by taking a moment away from the hectic pace and breathing in positive energy and affirming what you wish to create, your thinking will become different!

Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.It is OK to *Re-Tweet* the link to this post and You can find me (@Tracy_Iglesias) on Twitter here!

Twitter love: re*tweet by copying and pasting the following into your update field at Twitter:
OK to RT: @Tracy_Iglesias Today's Words of Inspiration and two super Giveaways! - http://tiny.cc/n4Thx

Make this your best day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!

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Today's Butterfly - Featured Sites of the Day - TWO cool Giveaways!

1. Enter to win a lovely Butterfly Kisses Lariat Necklace sponsored by Emily Elizabeth Jewelry HERE! (You may also press on the picture to be taken directly to the giveaway!)

2. Enter to win NEWLY Launched arm shapewear sponsored by Très Sleek HERE! (You may also press on the logo below to be taken directly to the giveaway!)

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Friday, July 24, 2009 - Today's Words of Inspiration and TWO giveaways!

Thank God It's Friday!

TGIF Ascending Butterflies! I'm so happy it's finally Friday! I am definitely getting tired of this almost every day rainy summer! I spent the evening watching videos last night. I finally got to see Vicky Christina Barcelona and Grand Torino! Both good in very different ways. See, lemonade out of lemons. If it's going to rain every day, I'll get very caught up on movies I haven't seen. (If the film studios are reading this, we'd love to review new video releases!)

How do you make lemonade out of lemons in your life? I'd love to hear your stories about making the best out of bad situations.

Use 'Today's Words of Inspiration' as a breathing meditation to still your mind, quiet your thoughts and bring in positive energy. As you inhale bring in only positive energy by saying in your mind, I breathe in positive energy (or you can say creative energy if that is what you wish to create more of) and as you exhale, Affirm out loud today 'I can always the make best of difficult situations'.

Visualize yourself manifesting something unique, guided by universal forces that emerge spontaneously from within your soul. Do this at least twice today and see how by taking a moment away from the hectic pace and breathing in positive energy and affirming what you wish to create, your thinking will become different!

Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.It is OK to *Re-Tweet* the link to this post and You can find me (@Tracy_Iglesias) on Twitter here!

Twitter love: re*tweet by copying and pasting the following into your update field at Twitter:

OK to RT: @Tracy_Iglesias Today's Words of Inspiration and two super Giveaways! - http://tiny.cc/n4Thx

Make this your best day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!

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Today's Butterfly - Featured Sites of the Day

1. Enter to win a lovely Butterfly Kisses Lariat Necklace sponsored by Emily Elizabeth Jewelry HERE! (You may also press on the picture to be taken directly to the giveaway!)

2. Enter to win NEWLY Launched arm shapewear sponsored by Très Sleek HERE! (You may also press on the logo below to be taken directly to the giveaway!)

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Thursday, July 23, 2009 - Today's Words of Inspiration and TWO giveaways!

How has the week treated you?

This week has just flown by for me, how has it treated you? I will admit I'm glad it's Thursday! After a week filled with new surprises here at Ascending Butterfly, I thought I'd keep today's words of inspiration simple but powerful.

Use 'Today's Words of Inspiration' as a breathing meditation to still your mind, quiet your thoughts and bring in positive energy. As you inhale bring in only positive energy by saying in your mind, I breathe in positive energy (or you can say creative energy if that is what you wish to create more of) and as you exhale, Affirm out loud today 'I claim my highest good today, for I know my good benefits not only myself, but others.'

Visualize yourself manifesting something unique, guided by universal forces that emerge spontaneously from within your soul. Do this at least twice today and see how by taking a moment away from the hectic pace and breathing in positive energy and affirming what you wish to create, your thinking will become different!

Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.It is OK to *Re-Tweet* the link to this post and You can find me (@Tracy_Iglesias) on Twitter here!

Twitter love: re*tweet by copying and pasting the following into your update field at Twitter:
OK to RT: @Tracy_Iglesias Today's Words of Inspiration and two super Giveaways! - http://tiny.cc/n4Thx

Make this your best day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!

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Today's Butterfly - Featured Sites of the Day

1. Enter to win a lovely Butterfly Kisses Lariat Necklace sponsored by Emily Elizabeth Jewelry HERE! (You may also press on the picture to be taken directly to the giveaway!)

2. Enter to win NEWLY Launched arm shapewear sponsored by Très Sleek HERE!

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Wednesday, July 22, 2009 - Today's Words of Inspiration and TWO giveaways!

HAPPY 100 for Ascending Butterfly!

Thanks to each and every one of you, today Ascending Butterfly reached the 100 follower mark! Thank You! It fills me with gratitude to know that there are so many others out there who share in our mission. Yes, that's right, this blog has a mission. Our Mission Statement is to 'seek and share the best sources of inspiration both on and off the web'. That is how this blog began. It wasn't easy to find sources of inspiration out there. Information yes, but inspiration, not always as easy. I wanted to read something that went beyond quotes. Inspirational quotes are great, but after you read them, then what? I wanted guidance, gratitude, inspiration and couldn't find it in the format that I wanted, so I created it. A sort of 'be the change you wish to see in the world' sort of thing but with inspiration.

Somehow I knew if I wanted to see it, so did other people! And today reminded me that I was right! In under two months 100 inspiration seekers found the way here, and we hope to welcome 100 more and 100 more and so on.

I'd love to open up today's words of inspiration to comments and suggestions! How are we doing? What do you want to see more of? less of?

There are a few new features coming soon, but we didn't want to introduce too many new things all at once. The next new feature will launch in August! It will be Ascending Butterfly's Book Club! 'What Ascending Butterfly is Reading' will feature one book a month, readers will of course have a chance to win the book, and the thread will be open to discussion and questions by those that are reading it or have already read it. We already have the first book lined up, but are always open to suggestions. And if any authors out there wish to be featured, we'd love to hear from you!

Use 'Today's Words of Inspiration' as a breathing meditation to still your mind, quiet your thoughts and bring in positive energy. As you inhale bring in only positive energy by saying in your mind, I breathe in positive energy (or you can say creative energy if that is what you wish to create more of) and as you exhale, Affirm out loud today 'I move closer to realizing my personal mission statement today.'

Visualize yourself manifesting something unique, guided by universal forces that emerge spontaneously from within your soul. Do this at least twice today and see how by taking a moment away from the hectic pace and breathing in positive energy and affirming what you wish to create, your thinking will become different!

Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.It is OK to *Re-Tweet* the link to this post and You can find me (@Tracy_Iglesias) on Twitter here!

Twitter love: re*tweet by copying and pasting the following into your update field at Twitter:

OK to RT: @Tracy_Iglesias Today's Words of Inspiration and two
super Giveaways! - http://tiny.cc/n4Thx

Make this your best day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!

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Today's Butterfly - Featured Sites of the Day

1. Enter to win a lovely Butterfly Kisses Lariat Necklace sponsored by Emily Elizabeth Jewelry HERE! (You may also press on the picture to be taken directly to the giveaway!)

2. Enter to win NEWLY Launched arm shapewear sponsored by Très Sleek HERE!

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Special Ascending Butterfly Announcement and Giveaway! - Très Sleek™ Launches NEW Arm Shapewear Collection

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WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT:

CONGRATULATIONS to 'Lilyk'! (Your new shapewear is on it's way!)

Press on the words 'Ascending Butterfly' to be re-directed back to our homepage and enter our current giveaways!

Special Thanks to Tres Sleek!
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I keep my promises! I told my Ascending Butterflies that something special was coming this week, and thanks to our friends at Très Sleek™ who have a special announcement for all of you, we also have a very special giveaway too! If you just can't wait, pressing on the logo above will take you straight to the Très Sleek™ homepage! Très Sleek™, "formerly FLABuLESS" is expanding their Arm Shapewear Collection. Lee Ann has designed a NEW collection of Pleine and De Quart Sleeves - This newest addition is the Pleine and De Quart Deux! They have taken their revolutionary shapewear sleeves and separated them!

I don't have video, but I do have a picture which shows you how to put them on. The new design is certainly going to offer a better and more 'natural' fit, making them not only more comfortable, but much more likely for you to really reach for this day to day!

This NEW collection of sleeves eliminates the back portion keeping the tension and they work better than ever! Now instead of the former shrug style, you can connect these sleeves to your bra straps.

Here are some details about The Pleine and De Quart Sleeves:

• Nylon/Spandex


• Lightweight, seamless


• Reduce Biceps/Triceps by ½ to 3 inches on average


• Compresses from bicep to above wrist (Pleine)


• Compresses from bicep to elbow (De Quart)


• Backless for sexy low back numbers and added comfort
  
• Available in bundle packs (2 pairs of pleine sleeves in one size, nude and black)

De Quart - $29.95

Pleine - $30.95

Colors: Black/Nude

The picture below shows the original sleeve design on the model to the left. Tres Sleek has NOT removed the old sleeve style, it is still available if you would like to purchase it. They have just created this NEW design for those that prefer backless sleeves.

WIN IT! - 1 reader will receive their choice of The De Quart Sleeve or The Pleine Sleeve, in their choice of size and color! To keep things fair, the two previous Tres Sleek Winners are not eligible.

How to Win: You must be a follower of Ascending Butterfly to be eligible for this and all giveaways. In addition, please indicate your size choice, color choice and sleeve preference of The De Quart Sleeve or The Pleine Sleeve and where you plan to wear it! 18 and over, USA only. - comments that don't follow these instructions will NOT be entered into the giveaway!

Please leave your email address somewhere in your comment. (You can format it this way for security, example: ascendingbutterfly AT mail host DOT com), if your blogger profile has your email you can just indicate this in your entry.

Please follow directions or you will be disqualified! All comments are moderated, so no worries if your comment doesn't appear on the site right away. This giveaway is open to bloggers and non-bloggers alike, but you must follow this blog for your entry to count. You have from now until Monday, August 10, 2009 at 11:59 PM (EST) to comment and be entered for a chance to win. Winner will be announced shortly after Thursday, August 13th! Giveaway open to USA only.

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