Let’s Start a Movement
6 Months to Live began November 11, 2009 as a personal 6-month experiment, and more than two years later, it has grown into a life philosophy. Today the blog has almost 26,000 visits, nearly 450 subscribers, and is soon to be a web TV show. I am so grateful and honored by all of you who read, comment, like, subscribe, tweet, post, pledge on Kickstarter, nominate the blog for awards, etc. It is because of each and every one of you that this experiment in living has become what it is today.
In my Kickstarter video, I wrote “Let’s Start a Movement.” I wholeheartedly believe that now more than ever is an opportunity for positive change in our world. Those of us in the States and in Europe have experienced very difficult times with the recession and those in other parts of the world have experienced massive changes in government and even in nature (as seen with the flooding in Thailand and earthquake in Japan). Many have lost hope. They question how making one person’s life better can change the world. The positive side to destruction is that it is a chance to build something new. You can make that difference. You can inspire people by being true to who you are and in leading a life that is meaningful for you.
Every movement starts with a solid foundation, so although I love my “Ocean Theme” for my WordPress blog, I am in the process of updating the 6 Months to Live website. Soon “6 Months” will have a completely new look and domain name, just in time for the first episode of 6 Months to Live, airing May 1, 2012.
::Attention Photographers::
Part of the update includes refurbishing almost all of the photos for the blog posts, and I need your (and your friends) help. The only photos I’m keeping are those that I took myself, have direct permission from the photographer, or those I purchased on iStock. All other photos will be taken down because I want to support photographers in their work and their copyrights.
Ergo, if you are a photographer who would like to have your work included on the blog, please send me an email at sixmonthstolive@gmail.com with a link to your work, and we’ll go from there. All photos featured on the blog will be given full credit and feature a link to your website/flickr account. Feel free to email with any other questions.
Positive Change is on the Horizon
::Attention Writers::
I will also begin to select featured guest posts by writers who are interested and have intriguing, relative content to contribute to 6 Months to Live. Posts can range from 300-600 words (more or less depending on the topic). All writers will have full credit and a link(s) to their website or work elsewhere. Please email me with your idea or to receive more information: sixmonthstolive@gmail.com To start, I will probably only be featuring one guest post per month.
::Attention Social Media Gurus::
Those of you who enjoy Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest please spread the word about the upcoming show, and feel free to connect with 6 Months to Live on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest
Gandhi said, “Be the Change You Wish to See in the World.” The change I wish to see in the world is for everyone to be who they truly are and to live the life they were born to lead. That seems simple enough, but societal pressures, expectations of loved ones, and self-doubt often hinder us from realizing our full potential and truly pursuing our dreams. I believe “Happy People Don’t Make War” and that the journey to world peace begins with a choice to change.
Let’s start a movement, another life experiment, to see what happens when we are all true to ourselves and follow our dreams. A lot could happen in 6 months…
Jacqueline
Jacqueline has always been an explorer at heart. Whether it was as a little girl climbing the tallest trees in the forest behind her house or as a 20-something living in rural China, Jacqueline loves adventure and the unknown. Read more about her and "6 Months to Live" in the site's "About" section. Thanks for reading!
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this is … beautiful. beautiful, beautiful.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
By the way, that was super fast!
Truly inspiring. Your heart absouletly radiated out of this post. Thank you for doing what you are doing. I think it will undoubtedly start a movement.
I can’t wait to see your website when it’s done! I’d be happy to guest post too, if there is some topic I can write about that is relevant.
Have a great night!
Thanks Currie! Your comment is so sweet, as always. I’m excited about the new look too–it will be much cleaner and simpler. Would love to have you guest post. We can chat via email. Look forward to it!
Inspiring post as ever Jacqueline and congrats on your continued success
Thank you! Glad to hear that it was inspiring and thanks so much for continuing to visit and comment. I enjoy reading your updates as well!
This is fabulous news, Jackie–and a beautiful post! Congratulations on the changes that are coming. Can’t wait to see where this takes you. Can’t wait to see all the lives that will be touched as a result.
Hugs,
Kathy
Thanks so much, Kathy! have high hopes and am very grateful for all those who have helped and who are helping to make this dream a reality! Hugs!
Great news. So excited for you. Can’t wait to see the new look and first episode!
Thank you! I’m very excited about it and the new look for the website. Would you be interested at all in featuring some of your photography on the website?
I just might!
That would be great! What’s the best email to contact you at?
Hi Jackie. Beautiful, inspiring post, as always! There was a television program in India created by National Geographic Travel and Fox Travel about a “bucket list” and 4 friends. They filled the Kerala portion from one of our properties. Did you ever see this post?http://raxacollective.wordpress.com/2011/11/28/life-mein-ek-baar-featuring-river-escapes/
I think you should come to India! and I have a sneaking suspicion that Milo might be interested in sharing some of his photos with your new look.
Thank you! I didn’t—that sounds great! I can’t wait to check out the video, and I have some good friends from Kerala, but I haven’t been yet. Maybe it is time for another trip to India!
And that would be fantastic if Milo would like to share some of his photos—Raxa Collective always has such phenomenal ones! What’s the best way to contact Milo?
Jacqueline, I just nominated you for the sunshine blog award!
check it out here: http://roxiciopei.wordpress.com/2012/04/01/the-sunshine-award/
Thanks so much, Roxi! I really appreciate it!
I am SO ready to take part of the Movement…when you have dreams and you feel you can live knowing they’ll come true, you just feel alive. And most times they do come true, and if they don’t, you still got the enthusiasm and joy of the time spent pursuing those dreams!
This Movement is one of those dreams, keep it up Jackie!!
Yay Luca! That’s so wonderful to hear! I know exactly what you mean, and your comment was exactly what I needed to read in this moment. Thank you, as always, for ALL your support–you have no idea how much it means to me! Hugs! xoxo
You go Jackie! Congrats to you my friend I’m so so so happy, having your dreams come true. You’ll be inspiring even more people to follow their hearts and their dreams too. Thank you so much for doing what you are and don’t ever give up!
All the Best
Thanks so much, Devina! That means so much to me. I look forward to talking to you more about your photography!
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