Gratitude Can Transform

Nov 20, 2022

Hi there,

I hope you're doing well and looking forward to the Thanksgiving holiday.

I have plenty to be thankful for this holiday season. Yesterday, I took a long walk through the fields with my mom and treasured every moment. Her path this year included the discovery of a brain tumor, brain surgery, and spinal meningitis. She's made a big loop circling back to health, and walking with her yesterday was a special treat.

Behind the scenes this year, I've been studying to become a certified creativity coach. This has been my long-held desire, and I decided to pursue it this year.

A creativity coach helps you unblock and unleash your creativity for the arts, leading to a deeper enjoyment of life in general. Unlike life coaching, creativity coaching employs a gentle, low-pressure approach, helps you connect with your own intuition, and makes the process enjoyable.

I'm just a few steps away from certification, and I look forward to helping people overcome blocks and rediscover the joy in their creative process.
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“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.”

WILLIAM ARTHUR WARD

I hope you and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Here's to turning routine jobs into joy, as I'm off to do laundry.

With gratitude,

Vinita

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