ExploreTruth

This week I began to think about all the blogs, zines, and just plain interesting people I meet in real life, and also through this crazy thing we call the internet.  And it hit me(again) that sometimes the things we learn, that stick with us the longest, are through the relationships with real people. I say real, to highlight the unique benefits one can receive from the real experiences of someone you know, versus the book you read, course,etc…

Sometimes it takes that personal experience, or the one of someone you’ve taken the time to get to know, to really impact you.

And maybe that’s one of the things that is powerful about blogging.  Yes I’ve learned a ton from some of the immensely popular bloggers, and writers out there, but sometimes, I’ve picked up gems from individuals going about their lives, and quietly wrestling with life, work, truth, and the host of challenges that bind us all together as human beings.

Soooo…I figured, why not share, from time to time, the people, that I’ve had the opportunity to meet, and talk to, and most importantly learn from.

Here are a few bloggers you should check out.  Maybe someone’s story will connect with yours.

Nawala Damiba(aka Nicole)

Nawala is a young, dynamic woman who is leaning fully into the winds of life. She’s a fellow truth explorer, and I recently got the opportunity to interview her. We share a love for the practical aspects of Philosophy and Spiritual growth, which are among the topics she explores at her blog, theNawalaTribe.

Blog Post I Learned From: “God….What are you? Where are you? How…are you?”

Follow her on twitter: @theNawalatribe

Brandon James

I recently got to interview Brandon, from New Life Travel, and just in one short conversation, walked away having learned something.  Months ago, he decided to quit his job and travel the world.  With some savings and gut load of courage, he took off, and is now somewhere between Egypt and Greece.  I’m not quite sure :-)  Brandon isn’t just traveling.  He is intentionally exploring the inward parts of the soul, questing for a deeper understanding of life’s meaning, his spiritual beliefs, and just growing as a person.

Blog Post I Learned From: Sweet Dreams Come True

Follow him on twitter: @NewLifeTravel

Sidney Champagne

A personal friend for many years, I remember the conversation we were having almost a year ago, where Sidney Champagne, author of Positive Struggle articulated his wrestle with remaining positive in a world of negativity.  Out of that he has began to share that journey through this growing site.  Check it out.

Blog Post I Learned From: Think About It…Positively

Follow him on twitter: @schampagnejr

Ashley Ambirge

She’s brash, funny, and will probably piss you off.  But in that, dang-I-now-that-has-some-truth-to-it sort of way.  If you need a shot of wake up and think for yourself, then check out her site. I may not agree with 100% of what she has to say, or her approach, but I do think that the sharp edges of someones opinion, or truth can serve to arrest us into deeper critical thought.  I always enjoy reading her site, and usually learn something for having been there.  She’s not afraid to think boldly, and out-loud.(She has 99% of my heart ;-)

Blog Posts I Learned From: Education And Wage Slavery or her first post on how to Become An American Without A Visa.

Follow her on twitter: @TMFproject

Rod Kirby

I learned a fairly valuable lesson from Rod Kirby of The Success Center.  He had this post on scheduling your editorial post.  Very practical and useful video.  So I looked around his site some more, and discovered a wealth of useful information for bloggers and entrepreneurs alike.

Blog Post I Learned From: How To Create An Editorial Calender For Your Blog

Follow him on twitter: @rodkirby

Thanks guys…

Featured picture by: BenTaher