Reaching Out With Love

Thank You Notes #29

“Bless souls while they can be reached.” ― Kingsley ofosu-Ampong

Dear Lovely Readers and Writers,

It had been a long time since I had heard from many of my family members. Day after day, I lamented the fact I had little connection with them.

Then, it occurred to me. I am the one.

I am the one who needs to reach out with my heart and my words. It was a beautiful experience to send out messages this week.

Often, we sit in our feelings of sorrow too long when all we need to do is reach out.

I had a delightful exchange of messages with cousins and a loving phone call with my aunt. If I had not reached out, I would still feel lonely.

Now my heart is joyful, and I know more is to come. Sometimes we are afraid to reach out, not knowing what others will think.

Yet, when we are the ones to start the conversation, we have the power to change our dynamic.

Let us give a warm welcome to our new writer this week:

Ali

We are celebrating 271 followers this week!

Great work, everyone! Let us keep reaching for the stars!

The theme for this week is: Reaching Out.

Write an article, essay, or poem about a time where you reached out to a friend, a co-worker, a stranger, a family member, and what happened. How did your heart change?

A loving note from your editor Trista Signe Ainsworth:

This week I am embarking on many new adventures! Today I start my new content writing contract, and it is the first day of NaNoWriMo.

I will continue my manuscript for my book: Letters From Your Inner Being.

Here at Thank You Notes and Medium, I began a new routine this morning. For an hour, early in the morning, I will edit and publish work, write, read and answer comments.

I call it my magic hour.

I look to publish your stories as quickly as I can. I will also check back in the late afternoon and evening with all of you.

Best of luck to everyone writing their books for NaNoWriMo this month including our lovely writers here at Thank You Notes:

Ellie Jacobson, Penelope Mayfield, Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles, Pierce McIntyre, and L Burton.

Sending lots of support to all of you!

Trista

Thank you to all of our wonderful writers for their stories this week:

Kris Bedenian Thank you, Kris, for writing three beautiful articles this week! I loved your discussion of diligence, your joyful preparation for a trip (along with your expert packing tips), and your piece about the value of truth and honesty.

Penelope Mayfield Thank you for writing this lovely piece about preparing to write a novel during NaNoWriMo! It was this piece that inspired me and many others to join in the challenge.

Monoreena Acharjee Majumdar Thank you for writing about your joyful preparation for the festive season of Diwali! I can just see, taste, smell, and experience all the delights coming soon! Lovely!

Tonya S. Ware Thank you for writing this loving piece to help us stay young at heart! I love the message you share of high self-worth.

Juana Flor Thank you for sharing this lovely piece on your family meal traditions. It warmed my heart so much to read all about your joyful preparations!

John C. Davis Thank you for writing this wonderful note of appreciation for all the writers who inspire you. It is a testament to who you are, and who you aspire to be.

Pene Hodge Thank you for writing this sweet piece about your son’s dream! I just love that he is hyper-focused on what he loves.

Lucia Landini Thank you for writing this wonderful piece about preparing for a gathering in your home. It is lovely to see how much joy goes into the waiting as well.

Carolyn Hastings wrote a celebratory Twittle for Halloween this year. October 30th is the 1st year anniversary of the Twittle, a fun poetic form! Thank you, Carolyn, for celebrating with us here at Thank You Notes!

Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles Thank you for writing about your journey of joyful preparation, getting ready for NaNoWriMo. It is truly a feat of planning and counting every minute of the day, to make sure you can get those words in. I appreciate the beautiful work you do, and thank you for the tips!

Bob Jasper Thank you for writing about the lovely parties and dinners you have enjoyed with friends over the years. It is a wonderful thing to be friends for life. I love how you describe your life-long friendships here.

Sorina Raluca Băbău Thank you for writing about the joyful way you prepare to usher in each day. I love the flow you have with meditation and enjoying coffee and breakfast. Such a lovely read!

B.R. Shenoy Thank you for writing the joy you get from your neighborhood’s preparations for Halloween! I love hearing about all the decorations, festivities, and generosity that occur. It really is such a joy!

Sade Tolani Thank you for writing this lovely piece on self-acceptance. It is a reminder we need daily to live up to our true potential in this world. I appreciate this loving reminder today.

Trista Signe Ainsworth Thanks to everyone for their support as I gather momentum to write my first book during NaNoWriMo. It is a joy to be here with all of you. I wrote some encouraging words for those joining in.

Thank you to all of our spectacular Thank You Notes writers:

Robert "Robbie" Walker, Kelly Aluna Martone, Sade Tolani, Adrienne Parkhurst, Fit$, Sally Prag, Elin Melaas, Monoreena Acharjee Majumdar, Pam Lilak, Sorina Raluca Băbău, Tonya S. Ware, Aemen Farooq, Brown Boi, Carrie. A. Kelly, Lucia Landini, Karen Madej, 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, Bob Jasper, Bhavna Narula, 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, 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, Sanjit Sengupta, Sara Ali, Susan Poole, Shirley Jones Luke, Sahil Patel, Annelise Lords, Tree Langdon, Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles, Yana Bostongirl, Dee S White, Deborah Barchi, Sharing Randomly, Nancy Blackman, pockett dessert