Gratitude
Just when I think life can’t get any better – I am taken to new heights and I’m reminded of just how grateful I am. If I took the word gratitude and used each letter to describe what it means to me I would say…
G – for understanding what an amazing gift I have been given.
R – for being receptive.
A – for an attitude of acceptance.
T – for my teachers who have led me to this place.
I - for insight, without it – it could not come to be.
T – for time well spent on every daily endeavor.
U - for understanding the important role we play in each others lives.
E – for enthusiasm, it acts as a magnet to others.
When was the last time a new window of opportunity opened for you? Stop and ask yourself, who and what contributed to making it possible? Did you see the vision before hand? Were you simply in the right place at the right time? Or was it because of the efforts of others that made it possible? I am willing to bet that it falls mostly in the laps of others who have given unselfishly. Have you taken the time to be grateful and to thank them?
Try this simple little exercise to feel the full impact of gratitude. Tomorrow morning when you wake up, reach for the phone and make a quick call a friend and tell them just how grateful you are for their friendship. Describe what they mean to you, why you think they are making an impact on others and what they contribute to the community. In other words, sing their praises. Then finish by saying, I just wanted you to know, and hang up. You will have changed that person’s life with that one phone call and experienced gratitude par excellence.
I won’t wake you up in the morning but I do want to thank the following individuals for they’re help in making Pinc Bubble Girlfriends a reality. To David Cooper, who saw my vision and was the teacher who appeared when the student was ready; Jodi Grieshop, who understood why it was important and asked, what can I do? Gaila Rae, a true believer and loyal friend. Denise Ball, who shares the dream; Kathy Greider, the greatest cheer leader of all and who gives unconditionally; Tamika Morrison who steers the ship and is steady as she goes; Jerika Head, for her enthusiasm and belief in others; Lee Kantor and Andy Greider for providing the opportunity to tell our story; Karen Baxter, a visionary and grand promoter; Cutina Johnson, the only person I know who can herd cats; Renee Knorr, my kindred spirit and whom I love dearly for including us in everything; and to all the Pinc Bubble Girlfriends who have joined us on this important journey. My heartfelt gratitude and thanks goes out to each and every one of you. I am grateful!
Mimi Long
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