Comfort in Abundance

For most of the people able to access this blog there are many comforts in life we enjoy in abundance. By reading it you have Internet access and the electricity to power it. Most of us turn a faucet and have plenty of clean water in any temperature we want. We wash and dry our clothes in automatic machines. We go to sleep in a bed with clean linens and warm blankets. We enjoy an abundance of comforts. It isn’t until there is a power outage or when we are disconnected from these niceties that many of us fully appreciate the comforts we call basic but others may find as luxurious. It is a matter of perspective. Tonight when you flip a switch and lights come on or you press a button on the refrigerator and get some ice cold filtered water, take a minute to be grateful for the abundance of comforts you enjoy.

Abundance of Love

There was a time when the thought of acknowledging that I love myself seemed kind of silly.  I loved my family and friends and had never put to much thought into loving myself.  Then I went through a bit of a bumpy patch and in the process ended in the office of an amazing individual.  As I sat there we went through a variety of topics he asked me who I loved and who was my best friend?  As I thought for a second I named off what I considered a nice size list.  Then he looked at me with a little confusion and opened a drawer.  He handed me a mirror and asked what I saw?  Of course the answer was myself and he then made a comment that I have taken with me from that moment and never forgotten; "The person in the mirror needs to be your best friend and you need to like and love that person first. If you love and like that person you will respect them and by doing that you will bring into your life people that will love and respect them also."  I remember thinking that is so simple, if I am trying to have people in my life that don't love and respect me then why are they in my life.  Since then I now love and like myself, now I am not saying I don't make mistakes and irritate myself sometimes.  However, my actions, choices and decisions are all based on doing what will allow me to like and love myself.  By doing this I have more love then I know what to do with and I am able to share it with others.  Love in abundance is endless the more you give starting with yourself the more you have to give.

Hope For Forgiveness & Second Chances

There isn't a human I know that hasn't made a mistake. Done the wrong thing, said the wrong thing, it is part of life. The key is to know when we make a mistake and then hopefully have a way to make up for it. Hope motivates us to take a chance and try to correct the mistake. That by making an effor to do the right thing we can restore what has been hurt by our wrong. If you are the person that has been wronged forgiveness is a very important part of life. To acknowledge none of us are perfect. If you are the person seeking forgiveness then we have to be patience. While we may want to correct our mistakes and move on sometimes we need to step back and allow those in our lives time to determine how they want to move forward. However, niether party had the right to make the other person feel like less of a person.  We must stay hopeful that if not now sometime in the future we will be able to rebuild what is lost and hurt.

Recognize Someone’s Extraordinary Life TODAY

At Waves of Gratitude, we couldn’t think of any better way to celebrate the spirit of the season, reflect on 2009 and start 2010 on a positive note than thinking about the people in our lives who express their gratitude with extraordinary personal style.

That’s why we created Expressions of Gratitude, an exclusive Waves of Gratitude award given to one lucky individual nominated for expressing their gratitude with extraordinary personal style.

Nominate someone TODAY to give them a chance at winning the exclusive Waves of Gratitude Expressions of Gratitude Award. Use this link (http://wavesofgratitude.com/nominate.php) to nominate someone by submitting their name and a brief description of how they expressed their gratitude with extraordinary personal style.

One deserving Expressions of Gratitude nominee will win the exclusive Waves of Gratitude Expressions of Gratitude Award on January 15, 2010. To remind the winner about the importance of expressing gratitude, they will receive a stylish solid sterling silver 1 1/4" Branches of Hope Pendant with a clear Swarovski crystal on an 18" Genuine Black Leather necklace (Retail Value: $104.90).



Don't forget to nominate someone who has expressed their gratitude with extraordinary personal style (either yourself, a friend, family member, or colleague) before January 14 at 11:59pm EST for the exclusive Waves of Gratitude Expressions of Gratitude Award.

Expressions of Gratitude – An Inspired Award from Waves of Gratitude

Do you know someone with Style That Inspires? If so, Expressions of Gratitude is an exclusive Waves of Gratitude award given to one lucky individual nominated for expressing their gratitude with extraordinary personal style.

Nominate someone TODAY to give them a chance at winning the exclusive Waves of Gratitude Expressions of Gratitude Award. Send an email to Expressions of Gratitude (pr@wavesofgratitude.com) with your nominee's name and a brief description of how they expressed their gratitude with extraordinary personal style.

One deserving Expressions of Gratitude nominee will win the exclusive Waves of Gratitude Expressions of Gratitude Award on January 15, 2010. To remind the winner about the importance of expressing gratitude, they will receive a stylish solid sterling silver 1 1/4" Branches of Hope Pendant with a clear Swarovski crystal on an 18" Genuine Black Leather necklace (Retail Value: $104.90).

Don't forget to nominate someone who has expressed their gratitude with extraordinary personal style (either yourself, a friend, family member, or colleague) before January 14 at 11:59pm EST for the exclusive Waves of Gratitude Expressions of Gratitude Award.

Fashionable Charm Bracelets – An Inspired Gift Idea

“Charm bracelets are back…they're not just for six-year-olds…Whether you go whimsical, tough or functional, there's a grown-up charm bracelet for you.”
        -From “Your Wrist Needs a Charm Bracelet Now” on Glamour.com

Waves of Gratitude Signature Wave on Refined Double Link Bracelet

In ancient times, charm bracelets were believed to bring the wearer good luck. While they continue to be a symbol of good fortune, charm bracelets like those in the Waves of Gratitude’s Inspired Jewelry collection have evolved into a true fashion statement that will inspire you to express your gratitude.

Adding a charm to your bracelet can be a way to reward yourself, honor milestones in your life, remind you of your goal or push you to go after your dreams. The gift of a charm bracelet is a special one because it comes from the heart.

At Waves of Gratitude, we believe in Inspired Giving. Treat yourself or someone you care about to a beautiful charm bracelet to let them know that your gift comes from the heart, an expression of how grateful you are to have them in your life. Buy a bracelet today at www.wavesofgratitude.com.