Sometimes it's easy to forget just how good we have it. Fora about a week I've been keenly aware of the many goals and plans I've had that have come to fruition. I'm making myself stop every day to smell the roses and appreciate how powerful the mind is at making dreams become reality. It's also a powerful reminder to focus very hard ONLY on those things which you hope come true. Those who dwell on the negative and on their fears very often bring those very things to pass. Spend some time today focusing on things you DO want. Remember: YOU design your life. YOU make the calls. YOU make the choices. YOU ultimately pen your own story.
So as I end the week on a very grateful note, I hope that you too will take a moment to inventory the many wonderful blessings in your life. Life is indeed so good.
{Images from net-a-porter's fabulous online magazine}
Dear Franki,
Thank you for such a wonderful post. I agree! We write our own scripts. This was just fantastic. I want to make it a Favorite and Like it. I just Shared this with my FB friends. I'm so thrilled for you and love the way you write. Very inspiring and pretty fantastic. I can hardly wait to read your next post...I'm so happy for you.
Warmly,
Bill
Posted by: Bill Van Loan | July 15, 2010 at 06:28 PM
Many years ago I received an email that said it all. It said (and I'm paraphrasing)
"I am thankful for the diry dishes I have to clean. For it means I have food to feed my family. I am thankful for the clothes I need to wash. It means my family has clothes on their backs."
It really put things into perspective for me. Just like you've done in your post did today.
Thanks so much, Franki.
Much love!
C xx
Posted by: Cathleen Holst | July 15, 2010 at 07:45 PM
This post could not have come at a better time for me as I am trying to figure out what direction I'd like to go in professionally and creatively. Thank you, Franki!
Congratulations on all of your successes! You work so hard and are so genuine. XO
Posted by: Paloma {LaDolceVita} | July 15, 2010 at 08:46 PM
Beautiful post. We all need to be reminded of this.
Congratulations on all of your success!
Posted by: Angela | July 16, 2010 at 08:29 AM
Amen sister!
Posted by: Latoicha | July 21, 2010 at 01:56 AM
Tous d’accord sur votre opinion.
Posted by: Louboutin | September 01, 2010 at 04:01 AM