31 Days of Rest & Risk ~ Day 29 :: Home from Allume

My Allume roomies! Tracey & Maggie

Allume. A three day social media conference in Harrisburg, PA.  How am I going to tie this post into Rest & Risk?  It’s full of opportunities of both.

A place where you hear things like:

“Write what you’re passionate about.”  Erin Ulrich {RISK}

“You make an impact when you speak honestly about the right thing, right people, right experiences at the right time.”  Annie Downs {RISK}

“Don’t be a fuss-maker!” Gussy Sews {RISK}

“Rest in the midst of the undone.” Nester {REST}

“Your photography is a love letter to your children & generations to come.” Darcy {REST & RISK}

“Sometimes, avoiding comparison isn’t as much about self-protection as it is about loving other people.” Jessica Heights {REST}

“You have to bury your fear in faith.  Otherwise you bury your talents.” Ann Voskamp {RISK}

A few more highlights ::

I was blown away as I heard one of my dear friends talk about her passion. {RISK}

Laugh until your belly hurts & tears fall.  Thank you Reeve, Maggie, Dee, Lindsey, Nester & Tracey. {REST}

Don’t be afraid to ask the tough questions & don’t be surprised if they ask back. {RISK}

Be brave & go up to someone you admire & thank them for the work they have done. {RISK}

In closing, even though there are overwhelming moments of “Oh my goodness! there are SO MANY women in this room!” there are moments of “Wow, I am so glad I met this person” etc.  The overwhelming feelings are outweighed by the presence of so many like-minded women who love Jesus.  Oh, and a few men this year!  Phil Vischer and Darren Rowse along with a few husbands of some of the speakers.

~ Caroline

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