Do you ever hear of something someone is doing and think "that's it....they found that big dream I can see they've been heading towards".  Thats how i felt when i heard about Kate Swoboda's new project....the courageous year.

You might know kate as selftaughtgirl, where she's blogged for a number of years now.  Earlier this year she stared her new website katecourageous and its just been so beautiful to watch her courageous dream get bigger and bigger.

Thats why when i found out about her new e-course i was all "yes, yes, yes".  partially because i think she's so lovely, but also because i want to be courageous too, to dream bigger and deeper.  Because i do want so much out of 2010 and struggle with making some of my dreams happen.

"The Courageous Year is an e-course for people who know deep inside--this is the year. This is the year I want to make the shifts I've known were long in coming. This is my year of living big, of giving that gift to myself"   -from yourcourageouslife

I started reading Kate's blog a few years ago and found that she stood out from others because of the truthfulness that comes through in her words.  She doesn't make things flowery...she tells it like it is.  She's a life coach, photographer, traveller extrordonaire.  I've been totally inspired by her adventures in Italy these last few years.  This woman lives what she is bringing to this course, both the work and the play. 

During my time in California I lucked out and got to hang out with this lovely lady.  Between photoshoots and yummy meals she easily dug her way into my friend-heart and has held a strong place there ever since.  She's a good one, that Kate, and inspires me to be a better Vivienne. 

So I highly encourage you to explore her websites and ponder joining in on this journey to be more courageous in your own life.  She's created a few videos exploring courageousness and inviting you to join her in creating the year ahead that you dream of and deserve!

How BIG do you want to live? from Kate Swoboda on Vimeo.

What is Courageous Living? from Kate Swoboda on Vimeo.