We value one another more than it may seem on the surface. Below an illustration of how one woman received an opportunity to express gratitude for several kind acts done for her 10 years ago. All benefited.

The Story

Carrie May received an invitation to a pop up store offering art and earrings in the holiday season. The notice came from a woman who she had known in an earlier chapter. CM felt a pull to check out this shop in a new location this year, a place much more convenient to her activities. CM followed the directions and went in.

Right away Carrie greeted the proprietor, Ginger. The two hugged and exclaimed how long it had been since seeing one another. Soon CM was perusing the merchandise as possible offerings to a few women on her list. Score! She found a pair for a dear friend.

As she was checking out, she realized this was her chance to speak her mind. “You know, Ginger, I have wanted to thank you and have not done so.  About ten years ago, you facilitated my having an art show at a women’s counseling center, one where you were volunteering. I had the exhibit. Then you purchased a piece that you donated to the center.

Additionally, a senior staffer bought a piece. Not only that, a couple who viewed the show identified a piece they really wanted but could not afford. Later, I gifted those people, my auto mechanics, with that piece for their kindness to me. I had learned which piece was their favorite!

Lastly, the center’s staff decided to use an image from a painting, a woman striding into the future, as a feature of that year’s annual report document.

All that flowed to me because of your generosity and recognition of my art.

Thank you so much.

Atmosphere of Good

And isn’t it fun to know that there are people you have helped continue to appreciate you more than you realize! You create an atmosphere of Good!”

Ginger smiled broadly. She felt overwhelmed and had no idea she had contributed so mightily to another that time ago.

Carrie May felt great! She loved appreciating and expressing what she had held in her heart for a good while.

The proprietor’s friends assisting the vendor were moved. One wrote down about how we are appreciated more than we realize. Good flowed and all breathed it in!

Do you have accounts of expressing gratitude that felt great? Please share the stories with us!

About the Author

Janet Pearlman is a spiritual teacher, counselor, healer and artist. These posts demonstrate everyday applications of the path to greater self knowledge and mastery. Opportunities for greater empowerment abound in the moments of our lives. As we all go for operating from a centered and loving space, we are creating a world where peace can prevail. In her forty-seven year journey of self-discovery, Janet has deeply studied the teachings of Abraham-Hicks, Ernest Holmes, Inayat Khan and more. Janet offers individual sessions by phone and in person. Please contact her at jpearl555@earthink.net to arrange an appointment.