Your Personal Party
Thank You Notes #42
“Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.”
- Anthony J. D’Angelo.
Some changes are coming into my life at this moment. At first, I felt sadness. Now, I can give myself a pep-talk and celebrate where I am going.
Over the past two years, I wrote here on Medium, on News Break, and had a short-lived contract-writing job. I also love working on my upcoming book: Letters From Your Inner Being.
All of these experiences taught me beautiful lessons.
I had ups and downs in income, always hoping it would become a full-time career. Realizing it is a marathon rather than a sprint, I find myself at a choice point in life.
While I plan to continue writing every day and run this publication with the help of my fellow editors, I choose to go out into the community and work at a part-time job soon.
All through this transition, I give myself personal pep talks. Some are like this:
Sweetheart, you’ve got this. This change does not mean you are not a good writer or capable of producing a beautiful book. It only means you need more experiences to balance your life right now.
While having brunch with a dear friend today, she told me something I needed to hear. It is that I love people. Whenever I am around them, I receive their love and energy and give it back.
It is something I need more of in my life. Working out in the community while setting aside time to write is the best choice. I will work at a coffee shop because I love customers, and it gives me happiness to serve them.
Sometimes in life, we need to give ourselves a pep talk and a personal party. We deserve to honor and trust in life.
That is why I had fun making this chocolate cake to celebrate a change in my life and the adventures ahead. As I made this cake to share with friends it brought joy to my heart.
My wish for you today is for you to feel love and appreciation for every step in your life. It is worth celebrating and living to the fullest no matter what circumstances come along.
This week’s theme is:
Pep talks. Do you give yourself a pep talk often? What do you say to yourself? How do you motivate yourself to keep going or change direction in life?
Share your stories, poems, or tips on how to treat yourself with grace.
We also have a wonderful monthly challenge prompt courtesy of our wonderful editor Ellie Jacobson:
Celebrating the quiet moments of love
Valentine’s Day is about the commercial side of love. Don’t get me wrong, I love a bouquet of flowers and a box of chocolates, but what about the tiny moments of love that fill us with gratitude? With romantic love, a friend, a family member, or a stranger even?
Submit your monthly challenge stories to this prompt with the tag: Monthly Challenge
We will pick the top three entrants at the end of February!
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Thank you for all your support!
Let us welcome our new writers:
I want to give my fellow editors Lorena of Sharing Randomly and Ellie Jacobson a shout-out!
They do such a fabulous job of editing and publishing here at Thank You Notes! Thank you both so much!
Thank you to all of our wonderful writers for their stories this week:
Elin Melaas Thank you, Elin, for sharing this beautiful and heartwarming poem dedicated to your daughters.
Susan Poole Thank you, Susan, for sharing this loving story of a group dedicated to helping others feel joy in their neighborhood.
Thebusinessgraduate Thank you, Business Graduate, for sharing your story of how you and your family care for the ravens and magpies near you and a lovely story of how to relax.
Mulan Thank you, Mulan, for sharing a heartwarming story of making and enjoying Chinese pastries with your friend.
Kris Bedenian Thank you, Kris, for sharing a sweet story of your loving pet and how pets can be a beautiful companion.
L Burton Thank you, Lynn, for sharing this loving story of what a treasure your vintage lamp is.
Drashti Shroff Thank you, Drashti, for sharing a heartfelt story of keeping the faith and believing in your dreams.
JoAnn Ryan Thank you, JoAnn, for your loving story of things to be grateful for in the middle of a dark winter.
Haley Whitehall Thank you, Haley, for sharing your delightful and loving story about taking care of a little calf.
Sally Prag Thank you, Sally, for sharing your beautiful story of how pets can help us become better human beings.
Danielle Hestand Thank you, Danielle, for sharing your story about how thankful you are for coffee in your life.
Amanda Laughtland Thank you, Amanda, for sharing loving tips on what gifts people love from the dollar store.
Jesse Wilson Thank you, Jesse, for this sweet story about a woman in your life.
Lucia Landini Thank you, Lucia, for this loving tip to help ourselves every day.
Norlisa Thank you, Norlisa, for sharing something fun you discovered recently.
Monoreena Acharjee Majumdar Thank you, Monoreena, for sharing this story and how we can better care for our animals on Earth.
Trista Signe Ainsworth Thank you all for your loving support every day. I am grateful for all of you!
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