Face Your Dreams With Love
Thank You Notes #24
“There is light within your reach. You have to go deep and find it!” ― Avijeet Das
Dear Lovely Readers and Writers,
Around two months ago, I joined an Olympic-style weight-lifting gym. It has been my dream for some time to find one.
As many dreams do, it found me.
One day I came across it while picking up coffee from my friend’s local roastery. The sign said Gratitude Strength Club.
I immediately parked my car and looked up the name. When I found out it was a weight-lifting gym, I was astounded.
After one month of personal training, last week, I participated in my first week of classes. To say it was challenging is an understatement. However, I know to reach my dreams, I must get out of my comfort zone.
Each time I go to class, I do not know what awaits me.
I challenge my body to do the impossible. It then spills over into my writing. I believe having a mind-body connection is imperative for reaching any dream.
As I train my muscles to do more each day, I teach myself to reach higher and make more effort in my writing life. When we lift weights, we must stand tall and face forward, looking straight at our goal.
This week I start with great resolve to do my best work, facing my dreams every day. It is the way forward.
My wish for all of you; may you face your dreams with love today and always.
With love,
Trista
This week’s theme is:
Facing your dreams.
Write a poem, article, or essay sharing what your dream is, why you appreciate it, and why you face it with love every day.
We are celebrating 212 Followers at Thank You Notes!
Thank you everyone for your support!
Let us welcome our new writers this week:
Thank you to our wonderful writers who wrote stories, poems, and essays on last week’s theme of refreshing your spirit and beyond!
Amanda wrote a lovely note of thanks to Stacey Levine for writing a piece about her favorite poet. You never know whose article will touch your heart, and Amanda is so grateful for this discovery. Thank you, Amanda, for sharing your love of poetry, and discoveries made each day that enrich our lives.
https://readmedium.com/dear-stacey-levine-dc117eab0112
Kris wrote a loving and appreciative haiku in honor of the water that sustains us every day. She points out how precious water is to all of us, and how she learned that lesson in a personal way recently. She also wrote about how we must give ourselves love and empathy if we expect to give it to others. She gives us tips on how to be more compassionate towards ourselves so that we have energy to give others. Thank you, Kris, for sharing your experience and heart in everything you write.
https://readmedium.com/water-d107f0951395
https://readmedium.com/being-kind-towards-others-takes-empathy-with-ourselves-32a7347f6f19
Pierce wrote a touching poem for his loving cat. It touched my heart thinking about how wonderful our pets are. They can brighten our days with their silly, playful ways. Thank you, Pierce, for sharing your appreciation of your cat with us here.
https://readmedium.com/that-face-ac7dbfb824f5
Penelope wrote a loving poem as an ode to how much writing refreshes her spirit each day. I love how her words flowed in appreciation for the work she gets to do each day. We share your love of writing there at Thank You Notes! Thank you, Penelope, for sharing this beautiful poem with us, highlighting your love of writing.
https://readmedium.com/cleanse-my-soul-2f6a053d98
Nancy wrote a beautiful thank you note to Mr. Richardson. He was someone who helped her navigate her first school year in the United States. I love how she shares that his door was always open if she needed to talk. It is people like him who make our world better. Thank you, Nancy, for sharing this amazing experience with us here.
https://readmedium.com/thank-you-mr-richardson-86e370ef82e
Bhavna wrote about a beautiful experience between her pet birds and the ones outside on her balcony. This piece made me cry tears of joy as I read it. Her love of birds shows through the care she gives them every day. I love how the birds inside and outside were able to connect with each other, and give her a moment of joy as well. Thank you, Bhavna, for sharing this joy with all of us.
https://readmedium.com/ill-tell-you-what-heaven-looks-like-ecf40257bde2
Dazzling Shene wrote three beautiful pieces this week. She wrote a piece in appreciation for all of those who have prayed for her. She feels a deep gratitude for everyone. In her second piece she writes a sincere note of thanks to her one thousand followers. In her third piece she writes about how refreshing it is to enjoy a hot cup of chai. It sounds so delicious! Thank you, Dazzling Shene, for sharing your light and love with all of us here at Thank You Notes!
https://readmedium.com/a-thank-you-note-for-your-prayers-e581d423865
https://readmedium.com/a-thank-you-poem-to-my-1k-followers-c5e2dff7f6c0
https://readmedium.com/thank-you-my-daily-cuppa-88957b9d6540
Jenine wrote a wonderful poem about refreshing her life and home. After recovering from a break-up, she is reviving her space by giving away old items, and replacing them with new ones. I love how she wrote this amazing poem. It is fun, whimsical, and serious all at the same time. You are an amazing poet, Jenine. Thank you, Jenine, for sharing your joyful process with us here at Thank You Notes.
https://readmedium.com/hanky-panky-40f5a490c56
Manali shared a great story of how her damaged phone allowed her to unplug from the internet and social media for a while, and reconnect with a lovely library and more. I love how this story helped me realize how important it is to take a break from your phone. You will love reading about this adventure. Thank you, Manali, for sharing your story of an accidental detox.
https://readmedium.com/how-a-damaged-phone-helped-me-refresh-e85be02b4d23
John wrote a wonderful note in appreciation for his wife, cats, and home. He is deeply grateful for all of the ordinary things in life. This piece had me crying a bit this morning, realizing how important it is to give thanks for all we have in this world. We are truly fortunate. Thank you for letting us into your world, John, and for sharing it. Thank you, John, for this wonderful note to meditate on today.
https://readmedium.com/thank-you-for-coming-home-7a9d705a04d9
Winston wrote an appreciative note for how much he has accomplished with his writing and publication in such a short time. This piece was so encouraging and wonderful. Winston, you inspired me to put even more effort into my writing from today forward. If you can accomplish this, so can all of us. Thank you, Winston, for inspiring us all to move forward with our writing goals and dreams!
https://readmedium.com/what-can-you-achieve-in-7-weeks-a0274f11b441
Indubala wrote a beautiful poem on how the nightly moonlight refreshes her spirit. This poem touched my heart because it gives appreciation to something that happens often, but we do not pay attention to it. I love her practice of basking in the moonlight. It is indeed refreshing to the soul! Thank you, Indubala, for sharing this beauty with us today in the form of your poem.
https://readmedium.com/the-moon-by-my-window-50f8f5da19ff
Trista wrote an article on the three lessons she deeply appreciates from the month she spent traveling in Japan in the year 2000. The lessons she learned live deep in her heart and help her every day. She appreciates the beauty of Japan and hopes to return again one day. I thank all of you, dear writers, for reading and supporting my work. I appreciate all of you greatly!
https://readmedium.com/5-joyful-life-lessons-from-a-month-in-japan-4998da309341
Thank you to all of our fantastic writers here at Thank You Notes:
Winston, Dazzling Shene, Norlisa Alias, Donnette Anglin, Penelope Mayfield, Pierce McIntyre, Amanda Laughtland, Neha Sandhir S, Shivi Puri, Adelia Ritchie, Amy Marley, Anthony O'Dugan, A Rustic Mind (Manali Desai), Ashley Nicole, Aurora Eliam, CMP, Kris Bedenian, Bhavna Narula, Bob Jasper, B.R. Shenoy, Brajendra Kumar, Carolyn Hastings, Destiny S. Harris, Gurpreet Dhariwal, VIRGO, Donna Brown, Desiree Driesenaar, Elle How, Ellie Jacobson, Fiza Ameen, Gauri Sirur, Ija Mei, Indubala Kachhawa, Jenine Bsharah Baines, JoAnn Ryan, John C. Davis, Juana Flor, Pene Hodge, Karen Schwartz, Katie Michaelson, Annick Batamuliza, Krishh, Kyomi O'Connor, Lanu Pitan, Lucia Sugafield, Maryam B. Mirza, Mark Hackett, Mulan, Natalie B. Kemp, Niru, Noorain Hassan, BMS, palvi sharma, Penofgold, Dr. Preeti Singh, Sara Ali, Sanjit Sengupta, Shirley Jones Luke, Susan Poole, Sahil Patel, Annelise Lords, Tree Langdon, Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles, Yana Bostongirl, Dee S White, Deborah Barchi, Sharing Randomly, Nancy Blackman, pockett dessert
