2012 Inspirational Calendars

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Find Beauty, Nature, and Wisdom in Inspirational Calendars

Calendars are great ways to keep track of important dates, activities, assignments, and events. Twelve-month inspirational calendars give you a visual motivation for each month. Turn each page, and find a fresh photo for the new month's inspiration and activities.

With each new year, my family hunts for a new inspirational calendar. Actually, we usually buy a few calendars - one calendar to write down our joint family activities, one for my son to write his important dates (which are probably birthday parties and holidays, rather than homework assignments), and one for my writing deadlines and business meetings. I love beautiful photographs and inspirational quotes for our calendars.

All of us have different ideas on what is inspirational. I love reading inspirational quotes, nature scenes, fine art, and animal photos. My husband usually chooses nature calendars with photographs of warm beaches and tree-studded mountains. My son likes themed calendars or make your own calendar.

On this lens, you'll find inspirational calendars for yourself and for Christmas gifts. I've included inspirational quote calendars, as well as ones with beautiful photos, spiritual calendars, nature-inspired calendars, and themed calendars. What are your favorites? It's hard to choose. Maybe you're like our family, and you need more than one. Enjoy finding the perfect calendar for your new year.

UPDATE: Proceeds from purchases made on this page will go to Squidoo's charity, Hope For Haiti. To read more, please click on Donations: Hope For Haiti.




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Living The Wisdom of the Tao

Inspirational Calendar by Dr. Wayne Dyer

Based on the best-selling book of the same title, pairs ethereal "Taoist" photography with Dr. Wayne Dyer's quotes from the Tao Te Ching and commentary on how to apply this ancient wisdom in our modern world.

An extra bonus: the calendar includes monthly lunar changes and worldwide holidays.

Dr. Wayne W. Dyer: Living the Wisdom of the Tao 2012 Wall Calendar

Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 02/17/2012)Buy Now

I've read a few of Dr. Dyer's book and find his teachings inspirational and effective in creating a positive life.

Inspirational Affirmations Calendar

I Can Do It is an inspirational calendar with affirmations taught by Louise Hay. Get a new affirmation every day of the year - inspire yourself - YOU CAN DO IT!

I Can Do It 2012 Calendar: 366 Daily Affirmations

Amazon Price: $49.98 (as of 02/17/2012)Buy Now

I love Louise Hay's advice, and the affirmations calendar will inspire you every day of the year.

Nature Calendar: Inspirational Quotes

Beautiful and Inspirational Calendars

Inspirational Quotes, 2012 Calendar shows the beauty of the world, with pretty nature scenes, like the path to a colorful garden, a splashing waterfall, and winding country road.

Do you want to remind yourself of the beauty in life? You'll find it in this nature calendar with a beautiful inspiration every month of the year.

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Inspirational Calendars

When you turn the page to start a new month, you'll be greeted with a lovely new photo of inspiration - nature scenes, words of motivation, fine art, and bibles verses. I love turning the pages and admiring the latest visual inspiration.
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Nature Calendar: Enviromental Art Calendar

Another beautiful nature calendar with a focus on our environment. As one of the most exciting art movements of our time, environmental art celebrates our connection to the natural world through beauty, science, metaphor and ecological restoration. The Environmental Art 2012 wall calendar features fifteen projects drawn from the global archives of Greenmuseum.org, a not-for-profit online museum of environmental art. They provide a sampling of some of the latest developments in this field to stimulate the imagination and promote the role of art in the creation of a more sustainable world culture.

Environmental Art: Contemporary Art in the Natural World 2012 Wall Calendar

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I enjoy admiring the beauty in nature and hope to make changes to protect our environmental. Greenmuseum shows fifteen projects in environmental art - inspirational in the greatness of nature and our ability to protect our Earth.

Spiritual Calendars

Many people find inspiration from their religion or spiritual path. I've included spiritual calendars, and those that promote peace and joy.

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Inspirational Nature Calendars

Gorgeous photos by Ansel Adams

By famed landscape photographer, this nature calendar depicts gorgeous photos of changing seasons. Start your day inspired by nature's beauty.

Ansel Adams 2012 Wall Calendar

Amazon Price: $12.62 (as of 02/17/2012)Buy Now

Make Your Own Personal Calendar

Calendar Kits and Ideas to Customize Your Calendar

For creative types, here are some great selections for you to make your calendar by yourself. Kids, teens, and adults will have fun creating their own calendar.
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Inspirational Themes

Fine Art Inspiration - Da Vinci

Inspirational is as personal and diverse as there are people on the planet. Perhaps, your inspiration comes from fine art, animal photos or enjoying your favorite celebrity pose. If so, here are unique calendars sure to inspire you.




Da Vinci Inspiration
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Themed Calendars

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Jack Vettriano Engagement Calendar

You probably know Jack Vettriano's paintings, if his name doesn't sound familiar. He's a contemporary, Scottish painter, with bold paintings of women and men in the backdrop of true love, beaches, illicit affairs, and contemplation.

Jack Vettriano 2012 Wall Calendar

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I love Jack Vettriano's painting, The Singing Butler. His paintings always inspire me.

Spread Inspiration

Hope For Haiti

This inspirational lens donates all proceeds to the Squidoo charity, Hope For Haiti.

The people in Haiti need your help! Relief efforts are arriving, and you can do your part ... right from your computer. Buy a beautiful Inspirational Calendar for yourself, and the profits from that sale will go to Hope For Haiti.

When I saw the earthquake's devastation in Haiti, I wanted to do something. Yet, what can I do from a world away? I'm proud to join fellow lensmasters in donating money to the charity, Hope For Haiti.

Purchase an Inspirational Calendar for yourself and for your friends. The beauty and words of wisdom will inspire you month after month. Embrace the beauty within the pages, and know that you're doing something to help restore the beauty in another part of the world.

Inspire yourself, and spread hope to those who desperately need our global support.

Hope for Haiti is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization whose mission is to increase the quality of life for the Haitian people, particularly children, through education, nutrition, and healthcare.

RocketMoms Help For Haiti

This page on Inspirational Calendars donates its profits to Squidoo's charity, Hope For Haiti. Please check out all the lenses from fellow lensmasters who are donating their proceeds to Hope For Haiti.

Lensmasters, Please spread the word, and you don't have to be a Rocket Mom in order to add your lens to the plexo.

Together, we can make a difference.

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Mom Inspired Calendars

If you're a mom, you're probably the person responsible for keeping track of everyone's schedules. There's PTA meetings, soccer practices, guitar club, math competition, birthday parties, dentist appointments, and family get-togethers. Try keeping track of the who, what, where for your family! I love Mary Engelbreit; here are some popular and helpful Mary Engelbreit calendars. If you have a wee one in your family, check out the adorable, keepsake calendar for Baby's first year.

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Make Your Calendar

Free Printable Calendars

If you're creative, then why not make your calendar? Here's a great lens on free printable calendars.
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JenniferAkers

I love calendars. Besides keeping track of personal and work activities, I really enjoy inspirational calendars - with quotes and photos to inspire me... more »

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