Charity is not one of my strong points, folks. That's not to say that I'm not kind, supportive, and attentive to the needs of others but I think I lack the COURAGE to go outside my comfort zone and do service for those who need it most. For that reason, I so admire those who are brave enough to reach out and make a difference in this world. Ashley is one of those brave ones.
Have you heard about the The Shine Project? Ashley is the leader behind this endeavor, focusing on motivating people to do hard things, accomplish their dreams and spread light to those around them through service. I was so inspired after watching her project in action here. I couldn't believe someone so young and beautiful could be just as pretty on the inside as she is on the outside. She truly shines.
This year Ashley is taking The Shine Project on the road, stopping in many cities around the West like San Diego, Phoenix, Salt Lake City and even my old hometown Los Angeles to promote community service and inspire people to be the change. Her first stop is February 25th, where she is teaming up with blogger Casey Leigh in Dallas. How exciting!
Ashley also sells SHINE shirts and necklaces, and proceeds benefit the shine scholarship project which raises scholarship money for inner city high school students. I know, this girl is simply amazing!
Today Ashley is giving away one of these BEAUTIFUL necklaces to a lucky reader.
Entry opens today and closes Friday, January 27th.
To enter, please visit Ashley's blog and leave a comment below about how you are going to shine this week. Good luck!
i think ashley is amazing. sometimes i look at my life and wonder how i can do things like she does but it never goes beyond a thought. i really need to put things in action.
ReplyDeleteI am totally going to make home made valentines for people I don't normally!
ReplyDeleteYay! I love this project and think it's amazing that a group of women are making such a HUGE impact in the lives of our youth!
ReplyDeleteI am going to shine this week by getting out of my comfort zone at my church where I volunteer. I generally do behind the scenes thing, but this week I am choosing to go to the front lines and SHINE! :)
She is so inspirational! I am going to shine this week by finishing up our care packages to some troops serving overseas.
ReplyDeletei LOVE her blog. such an inspiration!! (= yay a giveaway!! :D
ReplyDeletei'm going to "shine" by writing a card, and donating to a friend's orginazation. . her bestfriend just got a heart transplant, and they need to pay the bills. :P <3
I'm a HUGE fan of The Shine Project, as well! I absolutely love her blog. This week I will SHINE by purchasing a coffee for the person behind me in line ;) I've always wanted to do that!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a woman! Thanks for passing this along. As for shining this week... It's probably high time for me to get to know my new neighbors:)
ReplyDeletethis looks beautiful
ReplyDeleteAWESOME!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am going to spend extra time showing my daughter and sharing with her compassion for people less fortunate! Even something as simple as a hug and smile :)
Ashley is inspiring people across the nation with the Shine Project. This week especially I am seeing many of my first graders come in with heartbreaking stories about living in hotels, parents who tell them they are stupid, and the children really do need that extra inspiration Ashley is encouraging. I will encourage my students and remind them that they shine all the time, that they are smart, courageous, and beautiful. Teaching is so worth it when their little faces smile upon you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful necklace! x
ReplyDeleteWhat an inspiring woman! I'm a bit like you, nervous to reach out so good on her for being brave and looking out for the less fortunate!
ReplyDeleteThe shine project is amazing! I'm going to shine by being there for and involved in each and every one of my students lives; for some of them, my (and other teachers at our school's) interaction with them is the only positive adult interaction they receive each day.
ReplyDeleteHooray for spreading the word about The Shine Project. This week, I am going to be a positive voice in my typically negative office place. After a week of vacation, I want to squash the negative nanners the often rise up inside of me!
ReplyDeleteI love her blog! And yours :) I'm going to take a deep breath when I want to shout my frustration, and smile at strangers. :)
ReplyDeleteI have always loved Ashley's blog and her heart for others. She is quite an inspiration to so many people!!
ReplyDeleteOne way I am going to shine this week... I am going to remain positive about my ever-growing list of things to do! :)
I love ashley's blog! I am going to shine this week by trying to do some random acts of kindness at my work. I'm working on having a positive attitude there and hoping that I can encourage others to be happier too!
ReplyDeleteI love the Shine Project! Ashley inspires me constantly! I am going to shine this week by organizing old clothing from the women in my church, sorting the clothes, and giving them to young women in need.
ReplyDeletep.s. I really really really want this necklace! :) :) :) :) I would love love love to spread the word for Ashley
ReplyDeleteoh duh, I'm so dumb haha... I need to go to bed it's too late to be blogging for me right now. Ok, the giveaway is over. hahaha
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