At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person.
Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.
– Albert Schweitzer
What better day than today, Thanksgiving in the United States, to reflect on this quote and think of all that we have to be grateful for?
It is easy to let the speed bumps get us upset and out-of-wack, for the little disruptions to consume way more energy than they deserve. At times like that, as well as days like this, I like to sit down with a pen and paper and write (or in this case type and blog) about all the wonderful things I have in my life to be grateful for.
Here is a list of things that come to mind – in no particular order and in no way all-inclusive – but simply what is flowing to the typewriter as I think, reflect and focus on all the good things in my life.
- my son & my significant other, Craig (These two men do so much to keep the joy and meaning in my life, without them things would be very different so I am thankful every day for their love, humor and support.)
- my family & friends (supportive, fun and tolerant of my sometimes ‘quirky artistic temperament’)
- my health, creativity and thirst for knowledge (without these things my life would be much more boring! Maybe less busy and hectic some days… but I wouldn’t trade it for lack of inspiration!)
- my business – the art and the teaching/sharing sides (being able to license my art and all that that entails, as well as having an outlet to share what I know and what I am learning, feeds my soul.)
- my clients – the manufacturers I work with to create products featuring my art that are for sale in stores and online, all around the world. I am lucky to have professional, fun and creative people to work with. Thank you!
- the people who read this blog, connect, and share on so many levels (without you, I’d be writing into the void – it is so good to know that I’m not!)
- the people who buy products with my art in stores. Without you, I’d be out of business and who knows what I’d be doing and thankful for today!
- my home and life in Portland, Oregon. (I am here by choice and love all that the Northwest has to offer!)
- the internet! 10 years ago all that we are doing and the ways that we are connecting didn’t exist. Even a year and a half ago I couldn’t see how all these pieces would fit into my life. But today I am thankful for Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, blogs, email and more!
I hope you take the time to focus on what is really important to you and all the things you have to be grateful for as well.
Here’s to your creative success!
– Tara
P.S. Yes… if you read my other blogs, this will look familiar but I wanted to ‘put it out there’ in all 3 locations.
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