Days, months, weeks, and sometimes even years - they all go by us. If we're lucky, we tame them long enough to feel like we were not just standing there as they went by; sometimes we actually feel present in them. But not enough. Too many amazing and wonderful things go by without so much as a nod or moment of appreciation. Because life happens. Because we get busy. Because we just keep going. This blog is a way to stop all of that spinning and pause some of those quiet, simple little moments that make us smile. Being grateful is not something that we just are - being grateful is something we should actively do. This is two friends living many, many miles apart, sharing their tiny little moments of gratitude in pictures with each other and with the world.

Friday, January 10, 2014

Accepting Praise


I have always had trouble accepting praise.  I continue to struggle with this.  I was taught to be humble.  I was taught to be polite.  I was taught to strive for perfection and to always aim higher.  There is always room to improve. Praise made me uncomfortable.  I felt undeserved.

These thoughts do have negative implications and tend to affect your psyche in a very profound way.  They twist and warp your sense of reality. 

You begin to question whether praise is justified when it is received.  You begin to ponder whether any praise received is genuine. 

These thoughts lead you to a very dark and lonely place.



I have been overwhelmed by praise for this endeavor and for opening my heart and home to an audience.  I am grateful for the opportunity and for the ability to recognize that the praise IS genuine.  I am grateful to finally be able to accept praise gracefully.  

I'd say 1285 page views qualifies as a success.  

Thank you for the praise.  I accept. Bow.  Curtain.
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