Gratitude Friday, 01 Feb. 2013, Thank you Health.

Gratitude Friday is a weekly ritual I started in order to focus on all the small and big positive things that happened during my week. I invite you to join me, you'll see how much being thankful can change your life. If you want to know more about it, read my introduction post.

Hello you !

Welcome February... January brought me its lot of amazingness but did not forget to sprinkle it with more or less big obstacles as well. That's okay, growing and learning through it. I guess my biggest lesson this past month was to trust. It is one of my biggest Life Lessons, forcing me to stretch.

This week, I am thankful for:

• My Mom's good results (she had her cancer check up today and we were a bit concerned about some blood test results, but it's all good !)
• My Husband, and my girls. They teach me a lot.
• Smoothies and healthy food. I feel better in my own skin, and lose weight along the way (which is needed).
• My newest Nixie, Fae. There is a special bond between her and me.
• Chaneling the message I sure needed. Maybe you do too ?
• Decisions to find the time for just us, my husband and I. We need it badly.
• Our neighbors. Game night tonight (ice hockey it is, rules I need to learn).
• Koala's drawings keep blowing me away for a nearly 6yo.
• Grenouille is doing good at school.
• «Miss Peregrine's home for peculiar children» by Ransom Riggs. This book is keeping me mesmerized, and I love when a book gives me that happiness (and I learned that it will become a movie. Directed by Tim Burton. Oh yea !).
• Feeling inspired. I want to try new techniques. New styles even. Just to see.

What about you ?

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Gratitude Friday 01/25/2013, thank you community

Gratitude Friday is a weekly ritual I started in order to focus on all the small and big positive things that happened during my week. I invite you to join me, you'll see how much being thankful can change your life. If you want to know more about it, read my introduction post.

Hello beautifuls !

This week is coming to an end and I have to admit I am happy to see the week-end arriving.

I have too much to do today, so I apologize for making it short. But I really want to encourage you to stop for a few minutes so you can reflect on your week and seek for what was positive, what were the lessons learned, the joyful moments.

This week, I am thankful for:

• Morning green smoothies. They easily contribute to my fruit/greens/fiber/protein intake of the day. They fill me up in the morning so I am not starving anymore when lunch comes (=less hungry equals to smaller portions).
• My Studio Buddy (and next door neighbor), Em. Having her in my studio with me makes quite the difference.
• Sleep. Rest.
• Tv Shows (finally started watching Revenge, and we're now on Season 4 of our «watch it again» Supernatural marathon).
• Packing orders that go to new homes all over the globe.
• Watched «A Series of Unfortunate Events» with my girls yesterday and loved it. And so much inspiration (come on... Violet's style is gorgeous !). I want to read the books (will check our library. when I'll have lowered the pile of books already started on my nightstand, though).
• This deep feeling of going on the right road (in life, in my spirituality, creatively).
• I will be a guest artist in the upcoming class «Behind the art» from Christy Tomlinson (read more about it on her blog).
• The absence of rain. And the warm (at least, I should say «not too cold») days.
• My dear Halfling's work party, theme was Casino Royal. I found a beautiful (but cheap) dress that I can wear again, and high flat boots. It was fun. Thank you to our neighbors who made it all possible.
• My floating headache did not tranform into a migraine.

Please, don't be afraid to share your list. It does not have to be filled with huge profound items

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Gratitude Friday 01/18/2013, thank you Miracles

Gratitude Friday is a weekly ritual I started in order to focus on all the small and big positive things that happened during my week. I invite you to join me, you'll see how much being thankful can change your life. If you want to know more about it, read my introduction post.

Hello beautiful souls !

How was your week ?
I had a big fibro flare-up beginning on Monday (all my fault, even with my pill box I forgot a night dose and have to pay the consequences for it... then forgot the morning dose a few days later so...). But that's okay because I decided not to let it define my week and tried to squeeze as much work as I could.

I noticed that having what I call a studio buddy really helps me to get more painting done. We talk, we laugh, we create, we have another pair of eyes when needed. It kind of forces me to show up in the studio, even when I don't feel like it because x or y reason. And it is just about that: showing up, getting started.

This week, I am thankful for:

• Listening to my body. I am sure it is one of my Life Lesson (and one of the reason why fibromyalgia was put into my life).
• Recording a new {Painting In Motion video}.
• Having managed to create 4 paintings this week.
• Believing in Miracles.
• Doing the work to be me.
• Showing up in the studio.
• Being back on track with my green smoothies routine (you are aware of that if you follow me on Social Media).
• Support I receive. And give.
• Feeling like I am on the right path finally.
• Blogging more regularly (I wish I'd have more interaction with you guys, though).
• My Mom has her plane ticket. She'll arrive from France in April for three months with us !
• My family.
• Friendships.
• Leonie's Workbook+Planner. Both the Business edition and the Create your incredible year are amazingly helpful.

What are you thankful for this week ?

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