17 Nov
During the Creative Process
THE GREAT GRATITUDE ADVENTURE/ DAY SEVENTEEN/ KIND AND GENTLE
Be kind and gentle to yourself this day
Speak softly to that young gal inside–the one that still doesn’t have all the answers
You work at life so hard
Take a moment, look at your reflection
You show up, tired or not, feeling loved or not, to do the work you were sent to do
You are one amazing light.
Reflect and remember
Reflect and remember
Be kind to yourself
Be gentle with yourself
Be kind and gentle to yourself this day
THE GRATITUDE WINNER FOR TODAY IS…..
Gayle Nunn
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Grateful to still be alive!
Today I am grateful, just simply grateful! Nancy Makar
Thankful for a blessed Thanksgiving with special friends from Pa., Tampa & Charleston.
Karen Jean
Today is Thanksgiving. I am so thankful for being an American. With all the problems our country faces we are still the most blessed country in the world.
AG
tear, cry, sob. There are just some days when woman, moms, wives, artists just never feel like they are enough, and today is one for me….so today I am grateful to read your words as the tears are strolling, (yes strolling) down my cheeks, and knowing that I’m not alone, this too shall pas, and tomorrow is a new day. thanks Dreama
Today I am grateful that I am loved ~ in spite of my imperfections ~ by people I truly care for. Fran C.
Grateful for a wonderful day in San Francisco…
Grateful for those who (repeatedly) remind me to be kind to myself. It’s a lesson learned late.
I am grateful for light: sunlight, candlelight, moon light, daylight, evening light, electric light, starlight, and the Father who is light.
I’m glad my sons chose amazing women that I enjoy for my daughter-in-laws and that I will get to spend Thanksgiving with them. So looking foward to seeing all of them next week.
I’m so grateful for the love of my daughter, a quiet talk and reconnecting.
I’m so thankful for God’s grace as many will reflect on the birth of His Son during the coming days.
I am grateful for the peace of my home and the
company of my cat after a fast-paced two weeks of painting competition and workshop.
Today I am grateful for students who love and care for me!!!
I am grateful for a beautiful cool, but sunny day, painting at a wonderful location with a good friend. It was a great day!
Judith B
So grateful for children who are already coming home for the holiday.
Yes, there’s a young girl inside even if she’s no longer in the mirror. As I looked through a lifetime box of old photos I was just thinking that those you love never leave your heart. I’m thankful to God for those people.
Such a beautiful sentiment, Cheryl. Those that we love never leave our hearts – they are and always will be there with us, in our memories of them, in our love for them and their love for us. Thank you for those beautiful words.
I am grateful for a wonderful day spent with my niece and nephew! They are so precious to me!
Katherine Fleming
I am grateful for the flock of Canada Geese that honk loudly as they pass over my house each evening. They will soon go south and I’ll miss their call until they return in the spring.
Arlene M., Ontario
I am grateful my husband is off for Thanksgiving week. He wants to clean the basement and I want to let him, while I am at work of course.
I am grateful for warm, sunny winter days.
I am grateful that I will be spending time with my daughter soon.
Praying for peace in Israel and so thankful that God is in control. vicki morgan
Today I’m grateful to have all my Christmas shopping done!
I am so grateful that there are people out there who collect and appreciate art! Just came back from first day of our local gallerie’s Under 100 Show and Sale and watching people come in and view and purchase the artwork was a lot of FUN!
I am grateful for the warmth of the sunshine this afternoon and the light gleaming off the ripples on the pond made by a little mallard duck.
Charlotte Stewart
I am grateful to be sitting at a friend’s, looking out at the ever increasing size of the waves on the Pacific Ocean. I’m also glad it’s stopped raining so we can walk on the beach.
Today my heart overflows with gratitude for my opportunity to volunteer in our little town. Through that venue I have been blessed with several new friends who continually enrich my life.
It’s hard to be kind to yourself, since you are usually last on the list! But I’m taking your advice to heart each day, and thankful for the encouragement as well as my many blessings!
I am grateful to read all the wonderful things that people are grateful for! Such and inspirations and truly warms the heart!
Today I am grateful I had the opportunity to see so many happy and colourful paintings from you! They radiate so much light and happiness!
TRYING TO BE KIND TO ONESELF IS VERY HARD, WITH ALL THERE IS TO DO IN LIFE.
I AM SO VERY GRATEFUL FOR ALL OF MY FAMILY, THOSE WHO ARE STILL HERE AND THOSE WHO HAVE PASSED TO A BETTER PLACE.
JUDY GRIFFITHS
I am grateful for people with kind hearts!
I’m grateful to have found this wonderful blog filled with uplifting and beautiful comments!
I love the painted art and I love the expressed heart art showing up each day through this gratitude experience.
What a beautiful day the Lord has made! He made a beautiful Eddie, also.
Today I am grateful for family time, time to work on my new online shop and time to paint in my studio. Such a peaceful day! Hope your day is peaceful too Dreama!
I’m thankful for lovely blogs like yours!!!!
Today I am grateful to have had a wonderful father-in-law. We are going to church tonight to honor him. He passed away several years ago. Everyone that knew him loved him. He was the oldest of 13 children and one of the most kind and giving people I have every known. He did not have a lot of money but he had a lot of love.
I am genuinely grateful to now have my cousin living in the same beach town that I do. After leaving for college in 1969, I never returned to my city of birth to live. It is really warm and fuzzy to have a cousin from my ‘toddler in the kiddy pool’ phase of life so close to home.
I am greatful to have a friends that care for my health and state of mind. Teresa in San Diego.
I am grateful to be in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, to be sitting here at the desk of a gallery and looking at my own artwork on the opposite wall. I am also grateful that I can speak Spanish to the customers who come in; very sophisticated people from Monterrey, or Mexico City or even Spain.
I am grateful that I will see both of my adult children today!
Linda Will
I am grateful for every moment that I remember to be kind and gentle with myself — sometimes I really need just that.
Today, I am grateful for a quiet morning.
I am grateful for the reminder to be kind to myself, give myself the same support I would give to everyone else. Sometimes the voice in my head is way too critical of what I do.
Karen Gifford
Today I am grateful for being able to live in my beautiful city of parks and trees and ocean waters.
Beautiful sunshine on a clear fall morning…
a messy studio with a vision of an organized
one to happen today…oodles of wonderful
painting projects…and gamsol and new brushes
to buy…grateful for so much.
Monica Dahl
Today I am grateful just to be up and at the easel!
Susan Johnson
I am grateful for a fun day of college football in this beautiful weather.
Carol Hickerson
Thank you, Dreama, for reminding us to be as kind to ourselves as we are to others! Today, I am feeling especially grateful to other artists for being so generous in sharing their techniques for creating fabulous watercolors.
In treating oneself kindly, it is easier to treat others kindly.
Saturday morning at the art table…..:)))
Cathy J
I am grateful for my sister’s ability to see everyone as a child of the universe. She is kind and gentle to all of us children, even those of us with grandmother faces.
Joan Terrell
Today I am grateful that a friend realized the bad situation he was in and got himself out!
Grateful for Ziggy and Sylvia; 2 of the liveliest little canines around who are masters in the art of accepting themselves, and totally unaware of any shortcomings that would color their lives. We should all live like that!
Gloria Benedetto
The beautiful sunshine is what I am grateful for today! It is a perfect Fall day outside and I plan on soaking up as much as I can outside today! Enjoy.
Josephine
I am thankful that all of our family–3 kids with their spouses and 4 grandchildren will join me and my husband this afternoon to take family pictures for our Christmas card!
I’m grateful for a successful fundraising event, a generous community, hard working women, and a fun night! Now we will get to do good things for our little town with moneys made! People are good and generous! Linda, Nevada
I am grateful today that my friends are happy that I shared this web site with them. Do unto others…
Another nice reminder to be grateful for. Today I will try to be gentle, flexible and kind to myself and those around me.
I’m grateful for my yoga class and I am grateful that is is only 3 minutes away. I always feel renewed and happy after yoga.
Lori Anderson, Folsom CA
I am grateful today for a fun evening at the Symphony with my husband and waking up to sunshine in a beautiful blue sky.
Jane A. Walker
I am so grateful for the Internet. I have made such wonderful art friends that I otherwise would not have had the opportunity. How fortunate is that?
#17…that soft tuft of fur behind a floppy little ear
faye christian phillips
Hi Dreama, today I am grateful for your reminder to be gentle. I am going to try to
make that a new habit.
Barb Krell
I am grateful for the many freedoms we enjoy.
I am grateful that I founf Dreama’s website and that now enjoy her beautiful paintings and inspirational words!
Carol Morris
I am grateful for a sunny Saturday morning and all of my family at home.
Today I am thankful for HOPE and for those who continue to fly the flag of hope for the rest of us to see.
Dana Burton
I am grateful for getting to spend this afternoon with my husband, two grandsons, and many friends at a Low Country Boil. My grandsons are two very special little boys.
Thanks for the reminder, Dreama. I do pour myself into my work and there is sometimes little left of me on the weekend! I will be kind and gentle to myselft today and appreciate those in my life who can also use some kindness today. I will start with a large and strong cup of tea!
Mary Beth Harrison
I am grateful that I have known for years to be careful of the ‘me-ness’ that makes me who I am. Every day I keep a private journal to state my grievances, then close it away, having said to the page what needs to be discussed, so I can make sense of it all and go on with a smile. It is a healthy habit and has served me well. Good advice today, Dreama, thank you.
“I got rhythm, I’ve got music, I’ve got my man, who could ask for anything more.”
I am grateful for the reminder to be kind and gentle as I clean my house today for my family coming for Thanksgiving! It’s a beautiful day!
My scan is all clear! I don’t know that gratitude is a big enough word. To think that 3 years ago they gave me 12 months to live even with treatment and now to have this kind of miracle. The universe truly is good. Hey universe! Thanks!!
What a wonderful miracle! Thank God for the medical technology that can help so many people. I believe that your positive attitude has been 98% of your cure.
Delighted to have you in my class and have to opportunity to watch your creativity bloom.
I am so very, very overjoyed and happy for you! So very much! This is absolutely fantastic, wonderful joyous news. I agree with Teddy – your own positive attitude has helped heal you and now has resulted in an all-clear scan. Please go out today or tonight and celebrate this in your favourite way. With much love and happiness for you – June
Today I am grateful for the beautiful morning, a good cup of coffee and the luxury of having no places to go or promises to keep!
I am thankful for Dreamas daily posting. Inspiring and fabulous eye candy paintings!
Linda White, Colorado Springs
I am grateful for a day to make jam with my husband. Cindy K
I am grateful for the quiet of the early morning.
Time alone to enjoy my coffee while reflecting on the days past and the possibilities and necessary tasks for the days ahead. Keeps me centered and focused.
Grateful for this beautiful beginning to the day, and looking forward to seeing friends!
I am grateful that the Lord took a day to rest and therefore makes it ok for me to do the same.
I am so grateful for our beautiful White Lake, even in fall it’s serene and beckoning.
I’m thankful for my cat, who snuggles with me whenever I sit, waits for me when I wake up and when I drive home, and who teaches me the value of just enjoying wherever I am.
Ahhhhh, to sleep in.
Such bliss.
Today I am grateful for my kind and gentle painting teacher who so patiently teaches me and the class how to paint beautiful works of art! I am off to visit her open house today…can’t wait!
I wasn’t expecting to see my favorite dancer compete, but she is HERE!!!! YAY!!! Melissa Brown
Today I am so very grateful for SUNSHINE which gives energy to all living things, brightens our days with golden light, and warms us on cold winter days (Eddie seconds this one from his favorite spot by the window).
I am thankful for my family today and every day.
Jaquelin Perry
Today I am grateful for the sun coming up in the morning and the moon coming out at night, the seasons and the ability I have to see each one where I live – the cycle of life.
Grateful to see my son and grandson today.
Joanna Cranford
I am grateful to be able to enjoy a cup of coffee with my husband in our bright sunny family room before we start the business of the day.
Pat Kreppert
Today I am grateful for a gorgeous autumn day for the open house for my art show 🙂
Grateful for the opportunity to spend the day with my family on a dinner train adventure!
I am thankful for Saturdays! 🙂 Especially beautiful days like this one, when I can take a little time for myself.
I am grateful for…
my friends who come out to support me at my art shows and buy my art!! Love you guys!
Grateful for the little things…a hug from my daughter, a smile from my husband, a rub from the cat and so many more!
I too am grateful for the calm in the morning to reflect before the “day” begins. The bright sunshine today!
I am thankful today because my wonderful husband is taking me to see my favorite country singer, Alan Jackson!
I am grateful today for four amazing granddaughters
I’ll be spending the day with great friends putting together an art auction fundraiser gala event. It’s going to be a lot of hard work but I’m sure it will be a blast! I’m so grateful that I live in a town that supports the arts and brings great people together.
I’m grateful for quiet moments in the early morning sunshine 🙂
I love this painting of Eddie Bill. One of my favourite portraits of him that you’ve done.
I am so grateful for all the friends I’ve ‘met’ on-line, mostly through blogs. They have become so special, so important to my life, and have enriched my life in so many ways through our friendships. Even though we’ve not (yet) met in the tangible, face-to-face way, I care for and treasure them as the loving people they are, and I feel honoured to have them in my life.
It’s difficult sometimes to be kind to yourself, to be gentle with and go easy on yourself. Thank you for this gentle and loving reminder to do that today, Dreama.
What a delightful way to awaken. Thank you for your kind words and gift. Gayle
Today I am amazingly grateful for your words Dreama!! Not that I haven’t enjoyed every single day of this adventure, but y’know how something that someone says really hits you between the eyes and you have a serious ‘aha moment’?! Today’s that day for me! I’m also grateful to have read those words early in my day so as to use the WHOLE DAY being ‘kind and gentle’ to myself!! If it works, I’ll probably continue on with it!!!
I am grateful for the warmth of the sunshine!
Sue Taylor
I’m heading out this morning to run a couple errands then will stop at some garage sales. I love rummaging through other people’s junk looking for studio props! So, today I am thankful for whatever treasures I will find!
I am thankful for painting friends to have fun with.
I am grateful for this quiet morning with a cup of ginger tea and my faithful little dog Chagall by my side.
I am grateful for the safe arrival of my parents for the holidays.
I am grateful for my family and for the talent to paint.
Karen Chamblin
Today, I am grateful for nice quiet mornings, the kind you have before the noises of the day wake up. It’s a great time to just be still and listen to your heart.
I am grateful to have both daughters living close together and building such a fabulous best friendship with each other. So important and warms my heart! Grateful to see them both today at a Turkey Fry and next week for Thanksgiving!! Sweet!!
I am so grateful for a morning full of puppies and yoga! Is there a better way to start the day?
I am grateful to be able to tap into the wisdom and interests of people on the internet. Without this technology I would have never been opened up to, and exposed to, so many different opinions, spiritual adventures and artistic visions.
I am grateful that I have a day planned with some wonderful things with family and friends and I look forward to it all!
I am thankful for the change in seasons we have in KY! In Autumn plants and trees are beginning to start the rest process for Winter and it is a beautiful time of year.
Sherry Crouse, sherrycrouse@yahoo.com
http://www.sherrycrouseart.com
Today, I’m very thankful for the cool weather and clear skies for our YARD SALE!!!! thank you! Monica Avila Miami 🙂
I am grateful for my family, my art, and my friends, they all bring me so much JOY! Thanks Dreama for taking me on this wonderful journey with you!
I’m grateful for the Internet & social media sites because they’ve allowed me to meet, get to know, & work with so many wonderful & professional people.
Sweet Movie Dreams ~
i’m thankful — so incredibly thankful — that the world doesn’t revolve around me.
Dreama I am grateful for another day to paint and hug my dog.
Today I am grateful for the blessing of spending the day baking with my granddaughter, trying new recipes. We are donating baked goods to a church fundraiser and I get to spend quality time with her……and with ME! This is OUR DAY 🙂
I am thankful that I will be spending my day, the day before my birthday with an amazing group of women at an artist retreat day for women as we learn time honored crafting traditions.
I am grateful God gave me the strength to care for my mother with Alzheimer’s.
Marilyn Troutman
I am grateful for my warm house, my hot cup of tea and time to think.
Brenda Gibbs
I am grateful to see that beautiful painting of Eddie first thing this morning.
Grateful for the thought……..”be kind to yourself today”. Needed to hear that.
I’m so thankful for some great advice I got a long time ago- “Why don’t you treat yourself like you would treat your best friend?” It’s served me well.
I am grateful today, as everyday, for life and health, and for the wonderful friends who brighten my days and share my passion for painting. Arleen Turzo
Dreama, I am grateful for your blog – arriving in my inbox like a special little gift, every morning, i so appreciate your writings, your paintings, your energy xx
A beautiful day, we are so lucky to have been places on this earth for a short time. Love life !!
My best friend Vicki Grabicki (google her name) also paints cats and flowers. I am pairing you with her in my mind with much Gratitude for both of you
I am grateful for all the awesome people that are gracing my life right now! Their amazing talents delight me and bring me so much joy! Thank you.
Alma Marshall
I’ve been silently enjoying your paintings, and am grateful for the joy they bring me each day. Even on a hard day, they make me smile. I adore Eddie, so just must leave a comment today. 🙂
I am gratefully for your writings. Lorraine Kendel
“You show up, tired or not, feeling loved or not, to do the work you were sent to do.” Yep, that’s what I did today. I am grateful that I have a job, even though it’s not the one I want.
Thank you for today’s lovely post, Dreama!
I am thankful for my Mom. Who has never once doubted that I can do great things. 🙂
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