I was feeling scattered the other day.
And then an email popped into my inbox.
“I’ve been thinking of you and wondering…how do you do it? Figuratively and literally?! How do you write, run a successful blog and page and parent and be a wife all while being present? I so easily get overwhelmed which keeps me from being present. You inspire me. Thank you.”
For a day, I could not respond.
My heart was too busy answering the question.
She got me thinking.
How do I truly stay awake?
I’m going to slowly answer that question every Monday this entire year. I’ve teamed up with the awesome Momtographer Beryl Ayn Young and together we’re going to lead you through a year of staying awake in both mind, body and spirit.
Introducing Project 52: Stay Awake.
The best part is that you get to play along!
Each Monday, I’ll write a short, weekly PROMPT that will help spark your own Awesomely Awake journey. Beryl will offer a photography tip to encourage YOU to document your journey this year in photographs.
As always, this is YOUR project, too … you get to make up your own rules. Be creative. Post photos as often as you wish. Think outside the box of what each prompt means to you.
And, to create community, please upload your photos to our Project 52: Stay Awake Flickr group so we can see what an Awake life means for you. And, if you also use Instagram please use the hashtag #awakeproject13.
To follow this project along just click on any of the following themes.
Week 1 | Sleep
Week 2 | Start where you are
Week 3 | Set a daily intention
Week 4 | Rise Early
Week 5 | Unplug
Week 6 | Embrace the Moment
Week 7 | Notice the Details
Week 8 | Say Yes
Week 9 | Try Something New
Week 10 | Get Outside
Week 11 | Savor
Week 12 | Make Connections
Week 13 | Mind Your Words
Week 14 | Honor Your Body
Week 15 | Act like a Child
Week 16 | Seek Out Awe
Week 17 | Quiet Your Mind
Week 18 | Pay Attention
Week 19 | I Will Not
Week 20 | Trust Yourself
Meet your fearless leaders:
Shawn Ledington Fink is a writer and mama as well as the creative force behind the blog Awesomely Awake. She leads a peaceful movement of happy, mindful parents who are trying to change the world. She is an Abundant Mama of two little girls in first grade {yes, twins}. You can follow her crazy, awake and amazing adventures on Instagram by following awakeshawn.
Beryl Ayn Young is a wife, mama, teacher, and photographer who offers photography lessons to nourish the mind, body, and soul over on her. Beryl believes in lifelong learning, photographic healing, and a glass half full perspective. She teaches and provides photo coaching aimed at teaching you how to improve your camera skills and cherish life’s journey. Check out her site for more information on her courses. Connect with Beryl over on Facebook, she’d love to meet you! Follow Beryl on Instagram.
Questions & Answers
1. Do I need a fancy camera? No way. Camera phones, point-and-shoots are just fine. You can even use your kids’ LeapPad if you need to.
2. What if I want to remain private? Take the photos just for yourself. No biggie.
3. My life is too busy. I don’t think I can squeeze another thing in. Will this be time consuming? This is your life. Life is short. Like seriously short. Live accordingly.
4. Can I blog about this project? Absolutely. Please link back to this page when you do. Thank you for sharing!
5. Is this like any of your e-courses? Will it be a lot of work. Nope. E-courses offer a lot more detail, exercises and activities — as well as some amazing human connection and contemplation. This is just pure fun. Relax. Enjoy.
Stay Awake.
Another thing to add to my to do list
yay!
Love it! Can't wait to start!
What a great idea! I'm currently doing a 365 project, but I am excited to do this one, too.
Happy to have you!
fun, fun, fun! love this idea and can not wait to see what awesome prompts you have lined up!
Sounds delightfully perfect.
Can't wait to start!
would love to join in….
Oh. I thought there would be tips on how to not doze off while driving…or at work…or while reading bedtime stories…
Ha. If I can figure that out I'll let you know!
What a wonderful idea!
So happy to have found this! Looking forward to participating. It's just what I've been looking for
I’m in too! I’m not sure about photos though, I never seem to stick with photo-a-day (or even a week) challenges, but I received a gorgeous journal for Christmas and I am actaully going to use it! I am following this in my own little way (creatively, to put a positive spin on it) as well as Gretchen Rubin’s 12 dya relationship challenge. :>
This is a great idea, i can’t wait to read the first two prompts. I’ve shared this on the Sunday Parenting Party board for our readers to engage. I hope you will share some of the prompts with the SPP as well.
I’m a little late to this party, but happy to be joining in this year. Thanks for the great website with so many great ideas!
Thanks for being here … you’re never too late here.