This is the time of year to reflect on all that you have done, what you can do to improve it, and how to
make the new year a beginning of a fresh start and a chance to make things better.
I want my life to be new and improved and to get rid of the old and things that don’t work for me
anymore...to examine and reflect...
Christmas feels different to me this year. Usually I look at it as a sad and lonely time...
a time that makes me miss having a family that is close and although that is still true I
feel a sense of maturity and growth in myself and upon closer examination, I realize this
has happened in part because of this blog....
I love being a part of this community of women ( and a few brave men) who are doers, who are active and doing
worthwhile things and are walking the walk while they are talking the talk...
I’M TALKING ABOUT YOU.
Those of you who have shared with me and made me feel less lonely...and the
courage and bravery of many of you as you roughed tough seas and made it through triumphantly.
i celebrate and salute you.....and thank you
Don’t forget THE GIVEAWAY...You have until this Friday, Dec 10th when I announce the winner.
THANKS SO MUCH FOR MAKING all of this THIS SO MUCH FUN... Cynthia
19 comments:
I feel exactly the same way about blogging, Cynthia!
I'm honored to have gotten to know you this past year, and look forward to seeing what you have in store next. :-)
Big hugs,
Anne
....... and thank-you Cynthia for making it fun for us too. I'm so glad that I found you and have enjoyed your posts so much. I always love to see that you have a new post up.
Here's to more fun and laughter in 2011. XXXX
Blogging has a way of making us see the true light with in us. I personally have grown and understood who I was/am...
Wishing you the very best
What a great post :) I like what the holidays mean to you. I just wrote about the same topic (though I rambled on and on about it). I am sorry there is an air of longing though for you this season. But I'm glad you are feeling so good in such healthy ways. I am glad to have met you this year. A beautiful soul - a wise woman. Happy holidays to you!
Awwww Cynthia! I sure feel lucky that I get to see your work and thoughts and the love you send out. I hope your holiday time continues to be better than past times. You deserve joy. You deserve a feeling of family, even if it isn't the family you were born into. It's the family you chose and we chose you! :-)
you are soooo cute. i sincerely wish you all the best for the new year and your future. i like that you just never know whats around the corner. anything is possible!!
~laura xx
You brighten the blogosphere, Cynthia! I'm glad you started Beatnheart too!
I'm glad you found a feeling of connection out here, I felt a connection to you right away - so many fun things in common. I think it's good for us all to makes changes, shake things up from time to time. My husband and I do this in September each year (out birthday month). We declare it our "year of" this or that and work to incorporate that theme into our life that year. I look forward to seeing where the next part of your journey will take you friend. Sending you much love this Christmas.
I am thankful for the friendship and support of my many Blog friends, most of whom I shall never meet, but who are all uniquely special to me.
So glad that you start viewing this holiday time differently. Its the same for me - the first time ever! Like for you I found reassurance, comfort, motivation in my blog. Once again it proofs we are all interconnected.... Love from ym heart to yours.
Oh Cynthia, what a lovely post and wonderfully written. I so agree; Blogland and the PEOPLE who give of their hearts and creativity have literally changed my life. I think that now since the chance to "publish" our words and creations, the global community is now ours for the pleasure. I am so grateful that you came by; how ever did you find me? I am originally from Pico Rivera, CA!!!! I know Long Beach well. I will enter your give away for I LOVE THIS TYPE OF JEWELRY! I too am a musician, but not professionally. I play the harp, I am a French teacher and I draw and write. So pleased to meet you, and please, please know that you are always welcome and we have no need any longer to feel alone.....we have so many amongst us..and we are part of that community.
THANK YOU AND I WISH YOU A WONDERFUL EVENING! Anita
Hi there,
Thanks so much for visiting me today!!
Glad you like my home.
You have Happy Holidays!!
Rosemary
I've not been by in quite a while Cynthia, but I'm happy to know that you feel growth and the pleasure of being part of a community of kind souls...this is how I feel about blogging too.
gentle steps
Hello! Just found you and had a look at your beautiful creations! I plan to become a follower. Keep on creating. Peace, Christine
See how much you are loved!!!! 141 in your posse now and still counting! Thank you for continuing to share and visit me : ) And yes, buying fancy gems and findings is a little dangerous but oh so fun! I say "Fear Not"!!! LOL
You are such a blessing Cynthia, such a sweet spirit you have. I am so glad to have gotten to know you this past year of blogging, I hope to meet you someday so I can give you a big hug! I have met so many now and it is such a joy in my life as well.
The spirit of Christmas goes beyond what is around us, even beyond family... it is within us put in our hearts by the one who we celebrate...
Many Blessings today
Rebecca
Thank you for blessing us with your time, humor, and creativity and sharing your life with us. On behalf of the "few brave men", wild applause to you!!!
kelly
As someone who has been coming here almost since you first opened your blog door, I can only say it is my pleasure to know you.
I love seeing that you have written a new post and whether it's your amazing story telling or your wonderful art work it is a joy to visit.
I am glad you are in my life. And one fine day I may even want a spare bed!
xx
Hi Cynthia, Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog and becoming a follower! I'm happy to have found you (again, long story short) and am looking forward to your new posts and projects. I started my blog this year too--it has been so much fun and a revelation in so many ways. I've met lots of wonderful creative people, like you and love the feeling of community. Happy holidays! xoxo Deborah
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