All posts by Crystal

Thinking things through

Gratitude
  1. Taking one step at a time
  2. Knowing that’s the only way to get anywhere
  3. Helping as much as I can, especially when that means it’s best to say, “we’ll try again tomorrow”
  4. Being surrounded by men and women light years wiser than me
  5. Especially my husband
  6. Curiosity without taking unwise actions
  7. Heart
  8. Finding my phone in the forest before the afternoon of rain
  9. Learning patience and forethought
  10. This

Outside

Gratitude
  1. A few minutes to write
  2. Finally getting the bare bones written
  3. Having exactly the right person read it in its delicate stage
  4. Appreciating everyone- especially the rough & gruff ones
  5. The way appreciation & gratitude changes me- no matter what it does to the appreciated
  6. Drawing
  7. My hardworking husband
  8. My daughter, who actually asked to go to bed tonight
  9. Playing hard
  10. This

Gentle

Gratitude
  1. Gentle returns
  2. A group of lovely women
  3. Connecting with a dear friend- we talk several times a week, and it still feels like we both have so much more to say
  4. Writing
  5. Feeling valued and connected
  6. Flowers
  7. Not quite caution, but conscious awareness
  8. Journeying through rough terrain and not alone
  9. Care
  10. this

Gratitude is Where I Am Home

Gratitude
  1. Gratitude, where I feel most at home
  2. Thanking for so much, and having so much more to thank for
  3. A truly amazing support team
  4. Women who live fully and love deeply
  5. Being of service
  6. Getting clear about what I want to create
  7. Having the freedom to choose with my heart
  8. The abundance of amazing minds around me (yes- that means YOU)
  9. The absolute honor of learning from them and being in their presence
  10. this

Joy

Gratitude
  1. Doing hard things
  2. Milestones
  3. Laughter
  4. A wonderful friend I can talk for hours with
  5. My grandma, and her wonderful advice
  6. Everything working out perfectly
  7. Quick decisions
  8. Fun research
  9. A friend I respect and admire to collaborate with
  10. This

Thank you

Gratitude
  1. Being on the same wavlength as my husband
  2. News that didn’t feel new or surprising
  3. Perfect unfolding
  4. Ease
  5. A creative storm this morning
  6. Snow, still surprising us with little fluffy bursts
  7. M is ok after her accident
  8. Breath
  9. Peace
  10. This moment

Lavender & Ivory

Gratitude
  1. Amazing and soulful collaborations
  2. Realizing I’m already on the road to my dreams
  3. The way little bits add up
  4. Pinterest, which is like a mental vacation- refilling the creative well
  5. Finally, bedtime
  6. Lavender bath
  7. Our weekly(ish) fresh apple haul from the farmer’s market
  8. Taking a few moments to recharge
  9. My daughter taught me that ivory soap makes a great window marker
  10. This