"You are not Atlas carrying the world on your shoulder. It is good to remember that the planet is carrying you." ~Vandana Shiva

Most Fridays, I put together this ‘resource round-up’ of news, events, and articles that I hope will inspire and support you in living a liberated life. If you have suggestions to share with other readers, please post in the comment section.

Without planning it to happen this way, the theme of this round-up has ended up to be ‘giveaways and bargains’… enjoy!

Spirit

Momma Zen
I really love Karen Maezen Miller’s writing on her blog Cheerio Road. Right now, she’s offering a great deal to clear out inventory of some of her books. She’s selling Momma Zen for only $9, shipping included – you can find out more here. The book is about the daily challenges of parenthood, as seen from the viewpoint of Zen wisdom. (Caveat: As of Thursday night, there are two copies left. Be quick!)

31 Quotes for Living a Liberated Life
In case you’re new here and didn’t notice, I just added a little gift for everyone who signs up for Team Liberation – it’s a small e-book full of some great quotes related to freedom and liberation. These are some of my favorite quotes, the words I turn to when I’m losing my way and need a reminder of what’s really important. Find out more here.

Finances/Livelihood

This Might Be Your Lucky Week….
This is a fun one. J Money (yes, that’s his name), one of the creators of the Love Drop project, has started a new website called Giveaways Are Sexy. Here’s the mission, according to the site: “We give something away once a week starting on Monday, and then we announce the lucky winner(s) when it’s all over on Friday.” This first week, the grand prize is a $100 Visa gift card and twelve Amazon gift cards in $50 and $25 denominations are second and third prizes. All you need to do is follow the simple rules to enter… check it out and join the fun. You might get lucky!

Creativity

Find Some Moola for Your Creative Vision
Got a great idea but need some funding to get it going? Kickstarter is a cool website that can help you raise money to seed your creative vision. Every month, tens of thousands of people pledge millions of dollars to projects from the worlds of music, film, art, technology, design, food, publishing and other creative fields. Find out more about how to submit a proposal for your project here.

The World We Live In

Soul Sanctuary
If you’re an activist and organizer who needs some time to replenish your energy, the Soul Sanctuary is a wonderful opportunity. Hosted by the good folks at stone circles in Mebane, North Carolina, this is a five-day retreat (August 10 – 14) that gives you a chance to rest, connect, and go deep within yourself. This retreat is offered free of charge… what a gift! For more info, visit the stone circles website.

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