My husband and I were talking the other day. I’ve mentioned once before in this blog that there is a certain level of stress in this household lately. As freelancers, work is very, very slow right now. How to handle it? What to do? Husband said: “Just say thank you.”
Gratitude and thankfulness for every little thing that I notice during the day makes a difference. It is too easy to complain or worry. If I express gratitude, however, I feel lighter, happier and expectant. I expect good things. This is something I know in my heart but have to be reminded of occasionally. So thanks to my husband for his gentle reminder. And thank you to all my wonderful blogging friends. You have enriched my life more than you know.
There are two other things I wanted to mention. I am going to be taking part in this little party every Friday.
Jill at Gypsy Brocante is hosting a party every Friday between September 25th and November 27th where we will post something vintage that is black. What a neat idea! I have two items in mind already, but I will have to scramble for more. You can join by going to Jill’s blog – I also have a button on my sidebar that will take you right to Gypsy Brocante by clicking on it.
Remember Kelee Katillac’s cause? We all decorated scarves for our pets for Design Gives Back. Many pets are being given up in these tough times and Kelee’s goal was for enough of us to decorate scarves to bring in $2000.00 to contribute to the Foreclosure Pets Fund. I am happy to say we met the goal and Kelee is celebrating with a party on September 30th. Please visit her blog for details. Every link back to the blog will add $3.00 to the fund. You have to send your link before September 28th. Kelee is making a video and will post all sorts of pet photos. Join us!
Great party posts!
Hugs, Lisa
You are so right…being thankful is such an important thing…everyone has something to be thankful for…no matter how small or large..just breathing in and out everyday is reason to say thanks!
Thanks for posting on gratitude! Just what I need to hear..my life has been very stressful. Instead of being thankful for things, I’ve been frozen with stress and fear of what might happen. Today I’m thankful for you! Warm wishes, Esther
Claudia, thanks for the reminder . . . sometimes we get too caught up in the mundane things and forget to be grateful for the special blessings we all have if we look hard enough.
What great parties! Thanks for the information!
Hugs,
Teresa
claudia….you have a better attitude than i do. thanks for taking the high road!!!! my husband just told me today to get a job. okay….but between hours away from the kids and daycare costs…not to mention nobody to help me when he is gone countless days….is it really worth it? it’s tough….why does everything have to be so expensive????
good luck to you. good things will come and times have to get better..right? i hope!!!
i will go visit the gypsy website right away and congrats on the funds raised!!!
i’m crossing my fingers for lots and lots of business for you.
take care and THANKS for such a sweet and inspiring post.
sue
Hubby is right, attitude is everything. Hope things pick up for you soon. Maybe you can use the down time to kindle some new ideas!
Dawn
Yep, I have to agree, attitude makes a difference. It’s sometimes hard to change your attitude, but I’ve heard that if you force yourself to smile you will feel better and make others around you feel better, which makes you feel better, and so on.
So wonderful that the dog scarf project did so well!
hi claudia,
what a wonderful thing for your husband to say. i love how you have displayed your “thanks” in the flower frog.
maybe with your downtime you can use your creativity in new way … teaching creative workshops, writing for a local paper, selling your hearts on etsy? just an unsolicited thought.
happy party hopping!
xo