There are lots of examples of kindness every day but today I am especially grateful to all the people who took the time to write me a note. Yesterday I decided to share a post about my cancer diagnosis. It hasn't been a secret, it's just not something I have shared beyond close friends and family. 

People are awesome. That is all. 

Why is this beautiful?
It's all about the love. It is just so nice that people took the time to send me a quick note. I really appreciate the kindness, thoughtfulness and prayers for healing. 

This rock comes from a beach on Vancouver Island. The beach is full of rocks that are smoothed and rounded by mother nature. I keep it on my desk and pick it up when I am deep in thought or I need a bit of grounding. Or when I am bored in a meeting!

Why is this beautiful?
I have lots of crystals and polished stones but there is something about the earthy nature of this rock that I love.
- The shape of it fits perfectly in my hand and as I hold it, I can feel the energy of the ocean. It's freeing and grounding at the same time.
- The black speckles also sparkle which makes it even more special. 
- It reminds me of walking the beaches and listening to the ocean on Vancouver Island - a place and pastime I adore.

Although I haven't been posting here, I have been practicing gratitude. It really does make a difference. Posting to the blog helps me to solidify my thoughts so I will give it another whirl.

Today I am grateful for sewing and my sewing machine. I was on a sewing hiatus for many months but recently I was able to get back to it with some space modifications. I have a great sewing set up in the basement but alas for now, I am sewing in the kitchen. I'm working on sew along projects that I dropped in February and I am having fun catching up. 

Why this is beautiful...
Quite simply because it brings me JOY! I love creating and I have been crafting my whole life. Even when I am picking out stitches that aren't quite right, I am still enjoying the process. I love cutting up pieces of material and sewing them back together.