You Are The One
Thank You Notes #18
“I love you beyond paint, beyond melodies, beyond words. And I hope you will always feel that, even when I’m not around to tell you so.” ― Kiera Cass, The One
As I was watering our blueberry bushes the other day, I was startled by something special. I started to move the hose to a different plant when I spotted a praying mantis. It was climbing on the wire cage we built around our small fledgling plants.
I ran to tell my husband, and he hurried outside. We were mesmerized by the beauty of this elusive creature. It looked like a stick that moved every so often.
It turns out my husband had wanted to see a praying mantis his whole life. He had never seen one out in nature before. What a joyful moment!
I feel as though that beautiful creature was there to share a message with us. It told us to have hope and that we are here to do something special. Each one of us has a mission to complete in our lifetime.
I believe in my heart that each of us is the one.
We are the ones to do something so unique that it will capture the world’s attention: to bring peace, love, and harmony to the forefront of our collective consciousness.
Now more than ever, we need to focus on love. Our beautiful writers here at Thank You Notes bring their hearts to the page every day. I am so grateful for each one of them.
Never doubt that you are the one.
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Let’s welcome our new writers this week!
The theme for this week is:
Signs in nature.
Tell us about a time you spotted something in nature that was a turning point in your life, or a sign from the universe pointing you in the right direction.
This week, Thank You Notes is graced by loving, beautiful, and sweet stories of life. Thank you to our writers for sharing their hearts on the page.
Indubala Kachhawa wrote a beautiful piece in gratitude for books on National Book Lovers Day. What a lovely tribute to her love of books! I invite you to read this joyful piece if you too find joy and solace in reading. Thank you, Indubala, for all the joy you bring to the page!
https://readmedium.com/national-book-lovers-day-august-9-4f25965c2563
JoAnn Ryan wrote a lovely thank you note for the covid vaccine. She is grateful to have been vaccinated as she lives in an area that is an epicenter for the virus right now. Thank you, JoAnn, for expressing your thanks to everyone working to keep us all healthy and safe at this time.
https://readmedium.com/what-im-most-thankful-for-right-now-f076b4b25a03
Juana Flor, our new writer, wrote two beautiful pieces this week. The first one is dedicated to everyone who has helped and encouraged her to not only write but publish her work and send it out in the world. I love the gratitude she has for everyone around her. The second piece touched my heart, as she shared her story of getting her son ready to go back to school this year. You will love hearing about the special bond she has with her son and how she encourages him every day. Thank you, Juana, for bringing your heart to our table here at Thank You Notes.
https://readmedium.com/a-tiny-love-letter-to-those-who-helped-me-press-publish-8356dd75d835
https://readmedium.com/getting-our-hearts-ready-for-school-f59679e21a15
Niru wrote a fun and sweet essay in thanks for National Lazy Day last week. I love that she took time out for herself on her busy day to do nothing. You will smile when you read this piece, full of fun and love. Thank you, Niru, for capturing those everyday moments that mean so much to all of us.
https://readmedium.com/thank-you-for-national-lazy-day-1148a842898f
Ellie Jacobson wrote two amazing pieces this week. I love that she shares her celebration of writing and publishing 50 stories here on Medium! Congratulations on this big milestone, Ellie! We are always here to cheer you on, every step of the way. Her second piece touched my heart as she shares the process of getting to know her grandmother, even after her death. You will relate to her piece on a heart level. She shared with me this is a piece she wrote for the Medium Writer’s Challenge. Please support her by reading, clapping, and commenting on this piece. Thank you, Ellie, for sharing your celebrations and your heart with us here at Thank You Notes this week!
https://readmedium.com/celebrating-the-big-5-0-ecf45e57c8d6
https://readmedium.com/the-window-a-reflection-on-the-passage-from-life-to-death-93ca20729c5f
Kris Bedenian shared a beautiful essay about how to express gratitude even on difficult days. I love how she shares her experiences in life because they help us to realize we all have ups and downs in life. Thank you, Kris, for sharing your process and your joy for life!
https://readmedium.com/how-to-express-gratitude-even-when-things-seem-dark-8d7b7ed524ef
Desiree Driesenaar shares how the Medium Writer’s Challenge is helping her expand and grow in more ways than one. I appreciate her sharing all of her current contest pieces in one story. I am looking forward to taking the time to support her by reading those pieces with joy this week. I ask that you support Desiree by taking the time to read, clap for and comment on her contest pieces. Thank you, Desiree, for all of your love and support always!
https://readmedium.com/thankful-for-writing-contests-space-is-helping-me-expand-1cd76dc45db8
Pene Hodge wrote a loving thank you note to all of those who have supported her writing lately. She shares her story as a writer and her gratitude to everyone around her. I love how supportive she is of others! Thank you, Pene, for sharing your recent success! May you continue to grow in your writing practice!
https://readmedium.com/thank-you-for-two-of-my-stories-doing-well-609b481cafba
John C. Davis wrote a loving essay in memory of a friend who recently passed away from covid. His friend will be dearly missed, but his memory lives on. John writes such an uplifting piece that will truly touch your heart. Thank you, John, for sharing this friendship that will live on forever in your heart.
https://readmedium.com/thank-you-mark-f9cbe3840d3d
Trista Signe Ainsworth wrote a short newsletter encouraging all of our writers to share their Medium Writer’s Challenge contest pieces with Thank You Notes. I have included two writers in this newsletter, but please let me know how I can help more of you with your contest writing. It is such a joy and an honor to watch you all grow as writers!
https://readmedium.com/lets-lift-each-other-up-f685406e659e
Thank you to all of our amazing writers here at Thank You Notes. I am grateful to all of you every day.
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