So I thought long and hard about what this title should be. In fact, maybe a little too hard. But the point is, these pictures cannot be put into words. I asked you all (in this post) to send me some pictures of your HEART and SOUL. I asked you to DIG DEEP and look into what really made you alive, what made you thankful, what made you……. YOU!!!
The response I got left me in tears, tears of JOY! In fact, I could not stop talking about it to the hubs. He said he could tell in my voice how privileged I felt to”know” you all. And I do, I feel privileged and I feel blessed. So time to stop my rambling and show you some HEARTS and SOULS!
Christin@purplebirdblog
Awwwwwe, I love everything about this post! Happiness prevails! xoxo
lindsay cotter
Thanks Kris. It was a JOY to make this post. I love hearing and seeing the hearts of these wonderful ladies. Lindsay ________________________________
Kris M O'Connor
So lovely to learn a bit about everyone – a picture says a thousand words, eh? My 'digging' deep doesn't have a pic handy – I would actually need to work on that – but it is a great reminder to capture that & cherish those little gems. Thanks again!
Kris M O'Connor
So lovely to learn a bit about everyone – a picture says a thousand words, eh? My 'digging' deep doesn't have a pic handy – I would actually need to work on that – but it is a great reminder to capture that & cherish those little gems. Thanks again!
lindsay cotter
oh you are always way too kind to me, but thank you. These ladies really showed some heart, ya know? amazing! You still laying on the beach down there? Hope you are having a great time! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
oh me too! Such wonderful hearts. I am glad it helped brighten your day too!:) Lindsay ________________________________
Jess
LOVE THIS!!! Everything about it…especially because it shows how huge your heart is. You make us all better for knowing you, for real.
Flo (Coconut Chronicles)
What an amazing post! Positive posts like this are the best; they put me in an awesome mood just by reading them! 😀
lindsay cotter
it sure does, and she looks so full of love and joy! Makes my day! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
oh thanks friend. Wish I could have gotten a picture of your heart and soul, I know it would have been breath taking! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
yes indeed! The hearts and souls that make us feel inspired and WHY we do what we do. Great insight Jen! Lindsay CotterNutrition Manager & Fitness [email protected] www.cottercrunch.com ________________________________
lindsay cotter
oh please do! I will probably do another one of these posts soon because I have more pictures. Send away! Lindsay ________________________________
Jen
What a great post! I love it. It's good to stop and reflect on these things and remember the reasons behind the "why". Thanks!
Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn
Aweeee I loved this!! I need to find a picture to send to you for this, what a great idea<3
Stephanie@MyThornsHaveRoses
I LOVE this.
katie
Wow so beautiful! This was an instant boost of encouragement, thank you friend! LOVE YOU
Holly
Wow- this was BEAUTIFUL! I love it! You are so insightful & just so open hearted- I think it is fantastic! The picture of the little girl on the swing looks like it should be in a magazine 🙂
lindsay cotter
They definitely made me feel inspired. Such good women we know, right? Cheers! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
Well said Sabrina! It really is an heart felt encouraging feeling just to read these. Cheers! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
I'm so glad you got to read and enjoy these lovely ladies hearts. They are quite amazing, no?Cheers Rach!Lindsay CotterNutrition Manager & Fitness [email protected] www.cottercrunch.com ________________________________
Christina
This is soooo lovely!
Rach
Wow, what a beautiful post! I just love it. So much love and joy in this, it just makes me smile. Thanks for this, girl!
Susan (Oliepants)
I think this is a fabulous post. I loved learning about the loves and inspirations of all these wonderful bloggers. Thank you for doing this. 🙂
Sabrina @ Radioactive Runner
What a great idea this was… Inspring to read about others "happy hearts and souls" and really makes me think about and feel so greatful for all the love and incredible people I have close to me. Thanks for sharing and being so open!
lindsay cotter
It was inspired by you all. And trust me, it was a JOY to do. Refreshing to see such genuine hearts! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
I couldn't agree more. These hearts really made an impression on me, one of self reflection and encouragement! Lindsay ________________________________
Sara @ Nourish and Flourish
Each of these reflections is so beautiful and unique! The words truly come from deep within the heart! Thank you so much for inspiring us to reflect upon what makes us who we are. <3
Amanda
What a wonderful post! 🙂
marathonmaiden
love this post! i absolutely adore seeing pictures and being able to put lots of happy times and happy faces with blogs that i read
Missy
Such a gorgeous, beautiful and inspired idea you had and check out all the good you created (you did well, good and faithful servant) (0:
kalli
oh what fabulous pics….i can see why you got choked up! thank you for sharing lindsay!
lindsay cotter
oh so true! we are so blessed to have the community and I am blessed to have YOU as a friend. Lindsay ________________________________
kate@ahealthypassion
Love the pictures so inspirational and I love seeing so many happy healthy people!
hungryrunnergirl
BEAUTIFUL POST!!! I feel SO privileged to know YOU. You inspire me to DIG DEEP to find ME and what makes me feel ALIVE. I don't know how I lived before the blogging community. Everyone is so talented, inspiring and really have their head on straight!
Kristina
I love this!!!! Thanks for putting it all together!
lindsay cotter
thanks colleen. I really enjoyed this too! Lindsay ________________________________
Colleen Kingery
I love all of these! Thank you for sharing! 🙂
klh
LOVE all of them! Katie 🙂
lauren@spiced plate
thank you for these photos! I loved looking at them. Happy Spring, for sure!
lindsay cotter
oh I know you had a good "heart to heart" this weekend. Glad this post hit home, it did for me too! 🙂 Lindsay ________________________________
(what runs) Lori
What an amazing post!!! SO fun sharing and reading about others!!! I never got you any pics but just know I thought about all my loves this weekend. :)You are such an inspiration!
Cara Craves...
These are great. It is fun to see what other people are passionate and in love with.It's very inspiring.
Kristina @ spabettie
yes… Grandpa Z was a wise soul and one of my Very Favorite People ever. salt of the earth, you know? :)and YES – I read them all a couple times, and again just now 🙂
Allie
Awesome post! I love everyone's pictures of their heart and soul 🙂 PERFECT!
lindsay cotter
well you picked a great first read. These ladies are my inspiration! thanks Katie! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
thank you dear friend for being a part of my joy and passion! You are one amazing woman (i mean lemon). hehe! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
Holly,Thank you for taking the time to read all these wonderful ladies hearts! They really are inspiring!Cheers,Lindsay CotterNutrition Manager & Fitness [email protected] www.cottercrunch.com ________________________________
lindsay cotter
yes, these ladies are truly amazing. And so are you! I loved your post today and it brought tears to my eyes. I love the reason you run! Lindsay CotterNutrition Manager & Fitness Consultantlyndzut@s________________________________
Kate (What Kate is Cooking)
I just found your blog and am so glad I did! I loved looking at these pictures and seeing everyone's passions 🙂
lindsay cotter
oh I am so thankful to have found you! I love all the inspiration you give me. It only gets better from here, right?:)Thank you for sharing this! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
oh please send me your photo! I would love it! If I get more, I will definitely do another post on this. Its just too inspiring to pass up! Lindsay ________________________________
Dorry
I LOVE all of these! So inspiring. What a great community of people who read Cotter Crunch. 🙂 Thanks for inspiring us, Lindsay! xo
lindsay cotter
yes, its contagious. I love it! So genuine. Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
oh siobhan, I am glad this post made you smile today. It has been a joy to put together. Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
thanks Matt! I'm so glad. You all really inspire me. Mentally and physically. thank God for that! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
I should have stalked your blog for a picture of your sweet family and mamma b! I hope she is doing better. Please know i am still praying! Give her a hug for me. 🙂 Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
oh well you all are my inspiration. Thank you for always sharing! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
oh I bet you have some amazing pictures of your boys. I always love seeing those basketball pics too! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
do it! I might post another one next week if I get more pictures. I would love for you to share your heart and soul. I know there is so much good in it.:) Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
thank you emma for sharing this with me. It really meant a lot! To know your heart is amazing, but to share it with the world is even more BEAUTIFUL! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
send me one anyway! If I get more, I'll defintely do another next week! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
oh Grandpa Z! I feel like I could have learned a lot from him. These pictures gave me chills too. I can't help but read them over and over. Thank you Kristina for sharing! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
trisha, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful picture. It really made my week! Cheers to hearts unveiled! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
It has made my week to recieve these emails/pictures. I am so glad I got to share it with you! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
yes, cheers to new beginnings, fresh perspectives, and hearts full of encouragement! Amen to that! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
I agree. God really has us made so uniquely. I love how our hearts show that! Lindsay ________________________________
Trisha
I love this post. And the title is PERFECT! Thanks for bringing so many great bloggers together!
Small town runner
Love these photos!! It is so awesome how God makes us each unique and the different things that make us tick. Also, I love to see how often the same things inspire all of us =D
Pure2raw Twins
It is so nice to see and hear from readers! They are so inspiring! and so are you 🙂 And yes cheers to new beginnings, I am all for that!!! xoxo
Chrysta
Simply amazing! Its so inspirational to see all these wonderful pics. It completely made my day!
Kristina @ spabettie
aaahhh, I have CHILLS reading and looking at everyone's beautiful photo tributes… it is so very important to just… stop and smell the roses as Grandpa Z would say! 🙂 important to keep your heart open, close and in focus. thank you so much, once again, for providing inspiration!!
Salah
Love this post! Such great pictures!!!
lindsay cotter
I should have posted it yesterday for mushy monday, but I thought it needed its own day. I call it Diggin Deep Tuesday. 😉 Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
I agree, this responses on this post just made y heart full of joy! We need more of that! 🙂 Lindsay ________________________________
Samanthaswalton
such beautiful pictures and words! thanks for sharing 🙂
Sable@SquatLikeALady
These pictures are beautiful! The thoughts and emotions behind them are even more so. 🙂 I love this post!
Kim K
shoot, i cant believe i missed out on the last post – but wonderful pictures and responses to your post. makes me smile!
Emma (Sweet Tooth Runner)
I. Love. This. Post. It brought me tears of joy too:)Thank you SO much for including me!! To be around such inspirational people is just overwhelming. Love you friend!!
Madeline
It's so easy to lose sight of these things when life gets crazy! Beautiful responses!
Heather @ Dietitian on the Run
Lindsay, I LOVE this post! I wish I had been around int he blog-world last week (no computer for days..whoa!) because I would've loved to sit and think about this + submit a photo. Thanks for sharing these 🙂
TiffersRunsTX
Awwwww, bless! <3
Caroline
Oh I love this! I missed the previous post :(My bad.Mine would be my 2 boys for sure.
Bre
Beautiful!
Michelle
Great job getting your blogging community to look deep! What a great gift you gave us all.
Dairyfreebetty
This is amazing! Thank you for sharing it Lindsay!
janetha @ meals & moves
Such a beautiful post!! Thanks for taking the time to compile and share!
janetha @ meals & moves
Such a beautiful post!! Thanks for taking the time to compile and share!
janetha @ meals & moves
Such a beautiful post!! Thanks for taking the time to compile and share!
Gen
Awesome, inspiring post! 😀
Matt @ The Athlete's Plate
Great post Linsday! I AM LOVING THE INSPIRATION!
Matt @ The Athlete's Plate
Great post Linsday! I AM LOVING THE INSPIRATION!
siobhan-mccarthy
I love this post. I can't help but keep smiling after reading and seeing all the images. You are one fabulous lady!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen)
This is great! I love seeing people just being happy!
Emilia Miller
SO fun– wish I could've got included! You said it so well, and all the pictures and stories are so adorable 🙂
Blonde Ponytail
You are so wonderful Lindsay–your posts always inspire me to be better…in life, living and love! YOu are truly special.Thank you for sharing the picture of Cooper, Coach and I–makes my heart smile as does our friendship!
natalie @ micki runs
Thanks for putting this post together, and thanks to the ladies that were willing to share a glimpse into their lives!
Holly
Thank you for putting this together! I loved reading all of them.
lindsay cotter
well I am happy to post more.. I'm sure yours is lovely, like you!! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
no thank you for taking the time to share it! it means a lot! Lindsay ________________________________
Carrie
oh i LOVE it!! thank you so much for putting this lovely post together!
Heather (Where's the Beach)
Awesome!!! I was going to take a picture and send, but it turned out horribly. Now I'm embarrassed (eek)
Heather (Where's the Beach)
Awesome!!! I was going to take a picture and send, but it turned out horribly. Now I'm embarrassed (eek)