Day Forty

Wow! I can hardly believe that I've been doing this for forty days! Essentially I've written 40 love letters. I've gotten some great feedback lately that makes it all worth while. My old colleague, Rose, received her letter the other day. She called me and told me how much she loved it. She said that she could hardly read it because she was shedding so many tears. That makes me feel so good. I like having the ability to express my love and gratitude for people so that they really feel it.

Today I received an email from my good friend, who just happens to be my sister's girlfriend. I love her dearly. I know she's following my blog. It's funny because she received my letter and didn't know it was a gratitude letter. She thought it was an invitation or something. It was a very touching surprise to her when she realized that she was my "pick of the day!" She went on to read the letter, thinking she was reading about some other incredible woman. She was happy when she took it all in and realized it was about her. Both she and Rose are going to keep their letters to remind themselves just how amazing they are. Mission accomplished!

Yesterday I wrote to a very creative artist friend who I used to work with. She is a bright, happy, super creative woman with a beautiful young son and an amazing husband. She has created a special life for herself and I am always inspired by her. I also wrote to my Aunt. She's a very unique, feisty, grounded woman who has been a solid support for me and my family all of my life. Recently I've been working on staying centered. I know how powerful and important it is to stay grounded in what I believe in and want for myself and to act accordingly. As I was writing to her, I realized that being strong and centered is a quality I've been drawn to in her without even knowing it! As I was writing it was the first thing I mentioned and as I continued it was clear that it was her most powerful gift. It's nice to have a living breathing example of what you want to emulate in your own life.

Today I wrote to a good friend here in CA. Actually, she is my sister's best friend. I've known her through my sister over the past 10 years or more. She just returned from a volunteer mission in Romania, where she bestowed unconditional love on a group of infants and toddlers in a clinic there. I read her email describing her journey and I was so moved. I had to let her know just how inspiring and spectacular she is!

I'm realizing that I know some pretty amazing people. I truly have so much to be grateful for.