I’ve been blogging just over a year and enjoy visiting other personal development and inspirational blogs and seeing how they do things.
A remarkable adventure is underway in this world. Although much is disintegrating, I strongly believe something very positive and beautiful is emerging in the midst of the pain and suffering. It’s a renaissance of spirit in which more and more people are seeking deeper happiness and inner peace, and embracing timeless qualities such as compassion, integrity and courage.
The following is a beginning list of 22 personal development blogs I enjoy – some large, some small — that have “heart” and in their own unique ways are offering real help to people in these troubled times. I hope you will enjoy checking out these blogs too.
1. http://www.lessordinaryliving.com
“A guide for people who believe that life is too short to be ordinary,” says entrepreneur and coach Phil Bolton. He lives in London, where I grew up. A great place to visit, but I am sold now on the sunshine in Colorado…haven’t used my umbrella since I got here.
2. http://www.realsimplepeople.com
Just seeing John Sherry’s smiling picture on his blog is enough to make your day.
3. http://www.urbanmonk.net
This blog has such a genuine, helpful feel to it – must be because my friend Albert, who runs it, is one of the most genuine and helpful people I have met across this wild ocean we call the internet.
4. http://www.stevenaitchison.co.uk/blog
This blog is becoming a second home to me. Steven is a true and generous friend and his determination to be a blessing to his world in whatever way he can is a beacon to many people, certainly including me.
5. http://www.everydaygyaan.com
Sometimes you don’t entirely know why you feel such a strong connection with another person you’ve never even met. It’s just there. Gyaan, in Hindu, means “wisdom” — and everyday wisdom is what my friend Corinne shares with her happy readers.
6. http://www.thesecondhalfofmylife.com
Marion is a coach who writes about “success tactics for the game of life.” I was touched by this excerpt from one of her testimonials, “Marion is just what you need if you are struggling with goals, or feeling that life is an uphill battle…”
7. http://www.aflourishinglife.com
Gail Brenner offers “Practical wisdom for Clarity, Freedom and Happiness.” Such a fine blog, imbued with a deep love for enduring peace. Gail believes in examining even our most cherished beliefs and facing painful emotions “without the drama”.
8. http://www.alexshalman.com
Alex offers posts on practical personal development. A recent headline: “7 ways to cultivate the ultimate personal freedom through minimalism.”
9. http://www.lifehack.org
A heavyweight blog with numerous well-known contributors.
10. http://www.marcandangel.com
Marc and Angel promise you will not find a “regurgitation of someone else’s point of view” on their well-known site.
11. http://www.lifeoptimizer.org
A quality blog by Donald Latumahina, who lives in Indonesia. He shares his deep passion for information technology and personal development.
12. http://www.thechangeblog.com
Peter started blogging in 2007 to share his story of personal change. It’s now a multi-author site. Peter lives in Vancouver, one of the most beautiful cities in the world where I once met an English lord and rancher (turned spiritual teacher) who changed my life forever…
13. http://www.thistimethisspace.com
“Timethief,” as she calls herself, has a fierce determination to be of service to others and to her world and it lights up her blog.
14. http://www.lionslinger.com
Walter showed up at my blog one day expressing appreciation for my message so of course I knew right away he is intelligent, charming and very wise. His message:”Life is all lessons—ignorance is not a destiny.”
15. http://www.nakedineden.com
Robin Easton is a remarkable woman who enjoys running barefoot up mountains and communing with wild creatures in the middle of the Daintree rainforest of Australia. Such a warm, generous heart, who empowers everyone she meets.
16. http://www.Julianamatthews.net
In her welcome message, Juliana says: “I write about recovery from addiction, getting the most out of life, laughter, gratitude and developing spiritual balance. Always from the heart, always honest.” Sums up what this world needs doesn’t it?
17. http://www.liveboldandbloom.com
Barrie Davenport writes about “Personal growth for fearless living.” I found out about Barrie through a guest post she wrote for Problogger, Darren Rowse’s hugely helpful site, entitled “Reach out and touch someone: How the power of personal connection creates blogging success.”
18. http://www.illuminatedmind.net
“Don’t read this website if you want ordinary,” declares Jonathan. I love another of his remarks:” We’re born free but as we become domesticated we lose our authenticity.” More power to you Jonathan.
19. http://www.zenhabits.net
“Smile, breathe and go slowly,” advises Leo Babauta. His blog — one of the top 100 blogs in the world – is about finding simplicity in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s a message that resonates far and wide and Leo is a true leader.
20. http://www.dragosroua.com
Dragos was a Romanian soldier in the Romanian revolution in 1989. Now he puts his courage and his heart into a blog that’s well worth a bit of anyone’s time. His most visited post was entitled “100 ways to live a better life.”
21. http://www.kikolani.com
Kristi Hines describes herself as a happily married, artistic girl geek from the Southwest. She brings a wide range of interests and skills to her blog.
22. http://www.thehappyseeker.com
Hmm. Okay to include my own blog in this list? Heck, why not? I’ll stand up straight, pull my shoulders back, and be proud to be part of this fine family of writers and explorers and friends. I write about happiness and inner peace, and the timeless, unconquerable being who we truly are.
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Hi. My name is Christopher. I've always loved and followed wisdom. Wisdom is our best friend regardless of our age, culture, nationality, or anything else. I'm almost 80 now and I want to share what I have learned and help you give the gift that is yours to give this world.
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Hi Chris,
I am so honored that you chose my blog for this list and humbled to be among such amazing company! I don’t know all these blogs, but I want to. Off to check them out right now…
Thanks for offering this beautiful service for people.
Hi Gail. Thank you so much for your comment. I’m the one who feels honored — your material is terrific and I’m so happy to be sharing the path of life with you and for this opportunity to connect with you.
Hi Christopher,
Thank you for putting together this list of excellent blogs. I’m humbled to be included amongst such greats!
Thanks Alex. A pleasure to hear from you. All the very best to you in all your endeavors.
Dear Chris, I was sooooo tickled to see my name here, because you are such a beautiful writer and person, inspiring many souls around you, including myself. In my other comment I mentioned how I strongly relate to your ability to find (and claim) the joy in even the smallest of life occurrences. And you do so with great kindness and what seems like a deep sense of peace. I know for certain, that part of you makes a HUGE difference in the lives you come in contact with each day, hence a difference in the world. In your posts and comments you generously give off a deep sense of caring and love, two of the worlds simplest and yet MOST powerful gifts we can give. You radiate them. For that I am grateful. And I am grateful to be part of your circle. It is an honor, Chris. Hugs, Robin
Oh Robin, you are very kind. But it is I who am grateful to be part of your circle.
I am touched by your kind words. Love and blessings to you.
Hi Christopher, you have a fantastic list of people who inspire you here and I am honoured that I am on the list. You’re doing great and I wish you even more success for your next year of blogging.
Thank you for your kind and encouraging comment Steven. Such a pleasure to know you and share life’s journey with you.
Nice list Chris. Many are friends and personal favorites who really deserve recognition. Thank you for bringing them together here!
Thankyou Jonathan. Happy indeed to make your acquaintance.
Hey Christopher,
Thanks so much for including me here, I do know most of the blogs you’re talking about and they’re all, without exception, solid A-listers in their category. It’s a great honor to be included here.
Thanks for your note Dragos. I’m very happy to have connected with you and wish you all the very best.
Chris – I’m indeed honored and humbled, because I rate you real high in my list of wise people.
Thank you.
Good to be living on the same planet with you Corinne. Give my love to India, fond memories of past visits there.
Christopher a true honour to be listed as a favourite of yours and by a person with such a loving, giving blog himself. A fab list including blogs I didn’t know so this will help people uncover more positive light into their lives (plus yours!). Blessings and keep the vibe alive.
Thanks for your kind comment John. Much appreciated. Blessings to you too.
Thank you for posting this A-list. I found a lot of worthy blog to add to my feed reader and also spent more time reading some of the posts than I initially anticipated!
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Christopher,
My blog is not on your list. Yet. Maybe someday it will be. Meanwhile I have a lot to learn about life and about writing, and a list of tutors. I only just one week ago started secretly referring to myself as a writer. I’m a late-blooming newbie . How fun, though, to discover this link of yours on my website. How fun that I found you in this cyber world and that you found me. Maybe that’s what it’s all about.
Thankyou so much for writing, Pat. I agree 100 percent. It is fun. It’s magical really how life works things out, I sometimes think it’s a bit like a river. It winds this way and that but it gets to the sea in the end. Very happy to have connectd with you.
Hey Christopher,
I guess you must have taken some time to complie this list of blogs. I have to a few of them and they are pretty good. Thanks for sharing this list. I guess a lot of people would benefit from having a more positive outlook on their life. Because nothing happens unless there is a burning desire to achieve something in life.
Regards,
Edmund
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Great to hear from you Edmund and thank you for words here. Much appreciated. Every good wish.
Hi Christopher,
This list must have taken you quite some time to put together. Kudos to your effort. I checked out a few of them. All I have to say is “They look great~!” I am pretty sure I will read those blogs often as a way to keep myself on the track of what I want to accomplish in life. Thanks for the list again~!
Best regards,
Chet
Thanks so much for your kind comment Chet. Every good wish and have a great life.
Dear Christopher,
Thank you so much for this list of personal development blogs. I have looking around for all these wonderful resources for a long time. It’s great to be in the company of like minded and positive people striving to make the world a better place.
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Hey, good to hear from you Jimmy. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, and I hope the info helps. Best of luck.
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Un legado impresionante para aprender y crecer. Para mi el mejor coach de España.
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Thank you so much for sharing these brilliant blogs with us here. It is great to read them and discover some different views on things especially when I have so many readers looking for different things. I will most certainly be sharing this site with others. Thank you again. Warmest Regards Shirley
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Shirley, thank you so much for these kind words. It’s a great pleasure to connect with you in this way. Best wishes to you and the people you are helping, and more power to you.
Wow! This is a great list! I’m going to be checking these out over the next few days. Thanks for putting this out there.
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This is a great website, thank you! I’ve been blogging on personal growth for some months now and I love the people that are drawn to this topic.
I am going to check out this list asap!
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