finding inspiration…

Today’s prompt was to talk about something or someone who inspires me…

I have participated in the Ultimate Blogging Challenge for at least ten years now, and I have learned so much about blogging, creativity, and myself along the way. This challenge has been such a gift to me. I have never really talked about the challenge itself in my posts, but, today, that’s what I want to do.

When I first started participating, there were two women who organized and ran the challenge. Not long after I started, one man took over, and he has been running the challenge ever since. He runs it by himself. He does it to share his gifts and to teach bloggers how to be more effective and to reach bigger audiences. He puts so much time and effort into this challenge that he runs four times a year. He never asks for payment for participation. He truly gives from his heart. He is very present in the blogging challenge, from sending emails with the prompt of the day to making kind and insightful comments on blog posts. He also offers free trainings.

This wonderful man’s name is Paul Taubman.

Without Paul, there would be no Bearnacle Bear stories. I would not have the blogger friends that I have now if the Ultimate Blogging Challenge didn’t exist. I would not have the confidence in blogging that I have now. Paul’s encouragement and support led me to having my own website.

I can’t say enough about Paul. What a kind and generous human being you are, Paul. You have given me so much happiness.

Paul, you are my inspiration.

Thank you for being you.

You are very much appreciated.