I was going to entitle my November newsletter, “Infinite
Gratitude”. It was going to be my nod to the Thanksgiving Holiday and the fact
I celebrate that sentiment every day. I regularly urge others to do the same
for so many reasons. Gratitude has an interesting way of multiplying things to
be grateful for and there are no words for the state dwelling in gratitude can
bring. Then, I decided I would be grateful for giving myself a month off from
the technical frustrations my newsletter has brought in the past. Then,
I thought about how it really isn’t much of a newsletter anyway. I rarely share
current pics of myself, my family and surroundings for privacy purposes. In
fact, I wondered – as I have numerous times before – if it was time to simply
discontinued my regular posts. While I still don’t know what the future holds,
in this literary regard, I do know I am inspired to share a post this month.
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Repeat of One of My Favorite Gratitude Images
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You probably immediately get the “Infinite Gratitude” aspect
but “Infinite Holiday”? I remember, years back, when I first heard friends from
the UK and friends from Canada saying they were "on holiday". It took me a short
bit to realize they were, in more familiar terms that I was used to, on
vacation. Way back when I worked 70-90 hour weeks, I dreamed of being on
vacation. As my life evolved, I mused about how off balance the traditional
work/vacation balance was. No wonder so many people have numerous ailments –
spiritually, physically and emotionally. I decided to make my life a vacation.
I wanted to live “on holiday” every day! Well, now I do. It is more of a
mindset than a place. Although, I must admit, I have definitely manifested
places, most of the time, that others
visit on their dream vacation. Even on
days I am physically working hard for hours, I regularly look at my
surroundings noticing all the things I love about them. I feel appreciation for
all the aspects I now have and live that I would incorporate in
my “dream
vacation”. And, as alluded to earlier, it’s amazing how much being thankful
brings about more to be thankful for.
I’d also notice what I loved about celebrating certain
“holidays”. Then, I’d see how I could include some of those cheerful,
celebratory qualities into my every day. A culinary treat, meaningful music,
wearing something that makes me feel good, a fragrant candle, fresh flowers, surprising
someone else with a little gift, putting up a fun decoration – the
possibilities are….well, infinite. No surprise the silly song from Mary Poppins
loops through my head frequently, “It’s A Jolly Holiday With Mary…” Haha.
Pretty Shell Christmas Trees and Shell Bells accompanied
other Christmas themed beach art offered this season. Let me know asap if you
are interested in any of these One Of A Kind pieces to brighten your holidays
or for a last minute treasure to gift to another. By the way, the little gift embellishment tags double as ornaments/decorations after gift is opened.
Huge ongoing thanks
for your presents/presence in my life. Whatever you choose to celebrate, I wish
you heart-felt, joyous holidays. May your lives be filled with love and may you
always have an abundance of things to be thankful for.
