I love you today because - Day 17

I Love you today because....

You are a gift to this world

When you were born there as a celebration.  In your uniqueness you were formed and fashioned, every hair on your head accounted for.  Your life has a purpose and there is a plan, you were meant to be, not an accident, or mistake, but a gift!

Your a gift to this world - Pen and Ink sketch

Show some love

Recognize the gives you have yet to uncover within and take a step

Share some love

As you go about the day, try and see the gifts that dwell within others

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I love you today - Day 16

I love you today because

You deserve a hug

When my son was younger and I used to ask him for a hug, his little arms would wrap themselves around me and he would squeeze, we called it a squeezy hug.  Hugs are something we could all do with every now and again.  Hugs are an essential part of our emotional development.

You deserve a hug - Mixed media

Show some love

Cross your arms in front of you and reach each hand as if you are trying to touch your fingers behind your back and hold for 30 seconds.

Share some love

Give the first person you see today a hug

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I Love you today because......Day 15

I Love you today because....

Your not afraid to cry

We cry for a number of reasons, we are happy, sad, frustrated, unhappy, tired, relieved, unsure, lost, proud, thankful, grateful, and inspired.  There can be so many other reasons why we cry and your not afraid to share that emotion.

Your not afraid to cry - Pen and Ink and Promarker pens

Share some love

The next time you feel the to shed a tear, let it flow.  It is a strength and a natural release.

Show some love

Show some care to others today, be extra receptive to their emotional state.

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I love you today because - You carried on

I Love you today because

You carried on!

There have been times in your life that really knocked you for six, you could have crumbled in dispair, you could have given up, but you faced these times with bravery and now you can look back at those times as you reflect and see the gives that have come out of the ashes.

Pen and Ink 

Show some Love

Recognise that things will happen that are not within your control, but there is always something no matter how small that you can do.

Share some Love

When we focus on helping others who are having a bad time

our problems take on a new perspective.

I love you today because....You are amazing

I Love you today because  

You are amazing

You are amazing, fearfully and wonderfully made.  You have an abundance of gifts, talents and abilities each waiting to be unveiled each waiting to be a blessing....go for it!

You are Amazing - Pen and Ink, Promarker, and watercolour

Show some love

Today is the day to appreciate your life, do something creative.

Share some love

Use one of your gifts today to be a blessing to someone else

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I Love you today because ...You made two ends meet

I love you today because

You made two ends meet!

You have a way of looking at things and not immediately see the problems but you look for the solutions you take a breath and give yourself time to think.  You know the saying well 'When life gives you lemons', you make lemonade with a hint of spice!

Show some love

Make a list of 10 things you have achieved, including big and small

Share some love

Look around for something you have 2 of and give one away!

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I love you today because - You worked things out

I Love you today because....

You worked things out

Things are not always easy or even straight forward at that, but when it comes down to it, you do what you can. Knowing what your strengths are as well as your weaknesses enables you to move forward and make wise choices... you don't have to know everything to work things out.

You worked things out - pen and ink sketch

Show some love

Take the time to identify your strengths and take some regular time out to work on your weaknesses.

Share some love

Be the solution to a problem in someone else's life

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I love you today because....You didn't give up

I Love you today because...

You didn't give up!

We ALL have at least one thing that took us close to the edge and we thought we couldn't go any further, but didn't give up, we pulled ourselves up, took another step and we kept on stepping, and when we looked back we were surprised that we not only got through we were able to breath again.

Pen and Ink portrait

Show some love

Take a look back and stop for a moment to remind yourself how far you have come today.

Share some love

We could all do with some encouragement.  Find a way to encourage someone today

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I love you today because - Your Smile

I Love you today because......

You have a lovely smile

Your smile is infectious, warm and caring, you bring the sun out and make people feel at ease.  Your smile is a giving one and despite what you might go through you always have a smile for someone else making them feel at ease.

Self portrait image for the day:

I love you today because - you have a lovely smile - Pen and Ink

Show some love

The next time you look in the mirror, take some time to really look at yourself and smile!

Share some love

Make a point today to smile at the next person you meet, and brighten up their day!

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Gratitudes and Celebration Journal - Week 23 - Move Forward!

Do not allow the past to hold you back.....

In my bid to make changes to the way I do many things it calls for stepping out of your comfort zone.  You know how it is, you get comfortable with certain things and when you try and shift out you go back to the old ways.  But we have to grow, and we need to keep growing and every year you should be able to look back on something new that you have tried, or learnt.

Some of you will have seen changes on my blog and posting and I will be sharing more things that I have been doing, quietly working away, making that way and in times of doubt dusting myself off, picking myself up and going at it again.

Gratitude's and Celebration - moving forward

The page reads 'Do not allow the past to keep you back, move forward' and today I am grateful that I can keep moving forward and make the most of each and every opportunity that has come my way and is still on the way.  I am also grateful to be able to try so many different things, Sekani showed me how to get instagram on my windows phone and I have been messing around with it, so many photos to share.

Completed page - Keep moving forward!

Today think of those things that you have allowed yourself to be held back by, what are you going to do about it? One small change over a period of time can make the difference. I would love to hear from you and share what you will be tackling next.

As this week draws to a close can you think of the beautiful things in your life. Do leave a comment and have a blessed weekend!

If you want to see how I made the journal (click here)