Authentic

When you are open and honest about your life and pursuits things have a way of working out. My eyes have been opened to this recently and looking back at the past year, no matter how tough it was, there was so many silver linings to living authentically.  

My daughter who is a creative at heart, loves making any and everything.  Her Christmas gifts included baking tools, dress form with pattern paper and pins, specialty nail polish, monthly makeup subscription, as well as a monthly maker crate of crafts.  After mentioning her desire to begin sewing more and creating patterns in a yoga class, a couple ladies approached me.  One was a retired home economics teacher and the other a retired pattern designer.  Both expressed a desire to help her if she needed anything on her journey in sewing.  Then a couple nights ago, one of the ladies brought her 2 pattern and design books.  She was over the moon excited.  

My son had such a similar experience.  He and his fishing partner won the state bass fishing championship which qualifies them to compete at the national competition in the summer of 2021.  Wanting to earn money for the expenses, he offer to help families in the community with yard work and dump runs   Seeing his post, some nearby family friends offered to have him help with lawn work which kept him busy 1-3 days a week learning skills not only in lawn care, but communicating with others, and developing a strong work ethic.  Families in our community were also quick to request his dump run service, thus supporting his endeavors.  

These are just two examples of the heartwarming responses our family received by being authentic and open to others in our daily lives.  

What a great life.  Remember to sit back, enjoy some coffee as you ponder the blessings that have come into your life as you truly live.