Thursday, September 17, 2009

Forward Progress...Impact

A new prompt has been posted at Forward Progress and this one is wonderful! Ellen is a fantastic "boss lady" in that she gives us lots of notice on upcoming prompts. Never have I been more glad for the extra time than this month. Here is the prompt:

This month's prompt is about touching people's lives...it's not who you touch but how...

i have always felt that me, as a person and as intense as i am, left an immediate and definitive mark on where i have been and whom i have met. but do i? am i profound? am i in my lines? or do i blur them?

I found this one to be powerful...thought provoking...and life changing. When I stopped to think about how I touch people's lives, flashbacks of meaningful moments came rushing in. Many I could recall with a feeling of happiness...others I relived with shame and regret. Those are the ones I wish I could call for a do-over as I feel certain I wasn't the positive influence I desire to be.

Here is my layout:







I chose the title "impact" and a subtitle "how do I impact my world?". Once I completed my layout, I tried to create to-the-point journaling, but couldn't quite say what I wanted to say in a concise manner. So I chose to include all my thoughts on the back of the LO.



This is how the journaling reads:

"We all have them. Those times that forever leave a mark on our hearts...our souls...our being. Be it a good or bad time, it shapes and molds the person we become. Much of the impact it has on us is defined by how we approach that moment and the choices we make regarding it. I've had many such moments. Big, huge, earth moving moments. Marriage, children, divorced parents...a divorced me. Children moving away and then returning. The death of someone very dear. Some of these were cause for celebration and others were the cause of much pain. But through them all, I learned more about me and became stronger and hopefully wiser as a result.

But not all defining moments are as enormous in size. There are also the little things that can affect us. Little chance moments such as an encounter with another person that leave us with a life lesson all because we crossed paths. There can be inspiring moments of awe and wonder. And there can be misunderstandings or misguided intentions that leave us in a position to choose how we will move forward and whether or not we will allow it to cause harm or good to a relationship.

Lately I have been facing many defining moments. Times that are testing my character and my strength. I'm facing decisions that are almost impossible to make as there is really no good answer. Some days I feel victorious in these situations and other days leave me struggling to not feel defeat. But I am most thankful for these trying times. I know that even on the down days, I am building strength. God has given me the ability to rise above by trusting in Him. And I'm learning with each test and working harder to be a more positive influence."


I would love for you all to join us this month. And we are so grateful for the super showing we had for last month's prompt. The winner of last month's give-away will be posted tomorrow so be sure to stop by and see who won. We have another great gift up for grabs this month as well. Our sponsor is Genuinely Jane Studios and here is a sneak peek of this month's prize.



I hope you will play along with us this month and explore the impact you are having on your world!

Hugs and love,
L

31 comments:

  1. *sigh* that is some AMAZING journaling Lisa!!! WOW WOW WOW!!!!! LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE this lo.....loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeee wow wow wow....the whole design.....GORGEOUS! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):)

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  2. Very touching Lisa. I love what you wrote and the LO goes very well with the prompt. I've notice, there are circle in your LO. I think there is a saying: What goes around, comes around. I think that every moment, experience is part of life and I believe that it is part of our heritage for our next venture. I would love to participate in different giveaways, and DT, but I can't because of business reasons. But I will still come and see all the great LO's! Thank you for being on my path! Have a wonderfull day!

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  3. What an inspiring layout and I love how you included journaling on the back!

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  4. Just love this LO Lisa....You rocked it with your wonderful talent!!!! Such touching journaling!!! You always inspire me sweet friend!!!!! Wishing you a day filled with smiles!!!! :)

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  5. Beautiful LO & fantastic journaling. Great photo of you, too! :-)

    What is up with that back of yours?!

    Hope you're feeling better soon!

    Hugs ♥...

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  6. WOW ~ need I say more!! Not really, your layout and journaling says it all... Very heartfelt and thought provoking Lisa.. Kudos for a great layout!
    xoxox

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  7. I absolutely LOVE this LO. The meaning behind it, the design, the journalling, ALL of it!!! LOVE IT!!! Hugs, Jamie

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  8. great layout... such fun colors!

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  9. oH WOW, YOU HAVE A WAY WITH WORDS, THIS LO IS STUNNING AND THE JOURNALING...JUST WOW.

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  10. Wonderful impactful LO - such deep & meaningful journalling too - very thought provoking! I am with you in that trying times define you & help you to move on, it's just tough at that moment of actual decision!! I just know that you'll get to where you're meant to be!!

    Thanks for dropping by & leaving encouragement!! take care!

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  11. Love your lo and the journaling wow! I have never thought about putting the journaling on the back of a lo but that is a great idea! I am glad your getting to feeling better. Take it EASY...you don't want to start back at point A again!

    I am hoping that my scrapping mojo is back to stay. I am so mad at myself because I am really behind on the theese are a few of my favorite treats, but maybe here really soon I can get caught back up! We will see though:)

    Talk to ya soon friend!

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  12. Beautiful layout....BUT the journaling, it is incredible. My one wish is to be able to express myself the way you do (if just for one day) I would write for 24 hours straight. You so inspire me when I read what you feel and think.
    Have a wonderful weekend : )

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  13. Your prompt and journaling has me thinking. First, I'm questioning "do I make an impact?" and second my kids immediately come to mind.

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  14. what a flippin' fantastic layout, LISA! & you rocked the prompt! LOVE that you put the journaling on the back...you are a genious! Just so you know, you have an IMPACT on me girlie ;o} Have a great weekend!!! TGIF!!!

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  15. Hi Lisa!
    What a powerful layout, I must say.
    I am always so envious of scrappers who can journal so eloquently and you my dear are on top of that envy list :)
    Beautiful!

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  16. Hey Pretty Girl!! This is an amazing design, but I really really really love the journaling here. You are making me think (no, KNOW)that I need to get 'deeper' in my personal layouts and tell my story. That is so important. Thank you for sharing about yourself and motivating me!! Thank you for your kind comments on my new venture, I appreciate you very much! Have a wonderful weekend! xoxox deb

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  17. hi baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    this is DEF one of my faves from you!!! I love it soooo much!
    You are such a beautiful writer!
    Hope you have a good weekend, sweets!
    B

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  18. Hey there Missy L. Sorry to hear that back of yours is playing up. Hope it starts behaving soon.

    Great page here.

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  19. Wow. Beautiful work and your journaling is so soulful. Thank you!

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  20. Lisa...this is just beautiful..the layout and your journaling!

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  21. I told you already on the FP site how much I love this LO, and how I admire your way with words. I'm as unorganized in my writing as I am in my way of thinking and well, as in everything else really. I tend to lose track of what I was about to say as my thoughts jump in any direction possible. Still, I try to include journaling as much as possible, to me it's one of the main reasons I started scrapping. Thanks for this reminder Lisa!
    PS. I miss your stories and our talks, I hope your computer time will increase soon!
    xxx Peggy

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  22. you know how much i love this...bossy lady?? WTH! no way, LOL.

    thanks for diggng so deep, i know it's not always easy

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  23. what a wonderful layout The journaling is awesome!!

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  24. Lisa how very touching and true. I feel I could say those same words...except for the divorced me part. Anyway, you are amazing as usual and I love that you put the journaling on the back it makes it that much more special.

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  25. awesome layout lisa!!!! and fabulous journaling ... very touching!! Adding the journaling to the back is a great little idea! Never thought of that!! :)

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  26. Your LO is so beautiful! I love it!! I love the circular flow. This is a great prompt too...I often wonder if I leave an impact. I am a tornado of a person. Lol.

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  27. I just love your writing girl. Fabulous layout.

    Also wanted to make sure you knew that you won one of the magazines I was giving away. I need you to send me your address so I can send you your magazine. :)

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  28. Beautiful layout, and such heart felt journaling. Now that my dt run is over, I'll be able to do more challenges.

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  29. wow, this is gorgeous, and I love the meaning behind it! i also love how you inc. the journaling on the back. fabulous job, girl!!

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  30. Fantastic LO! I love the design, the heartfelt journaling and I am proud to know there is are STRONG women walking around this planet!!

    HUGGING ya Tight!

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