A Legacy of Inspiration

Everyday inspiring people begin to create their own legacy. There legacy may not be as widely known as those who become famous, but to the people whose lives they touch it is an indelible legacy. I read a blog today about this type of legacy and was so moved by his story. He may never know the impression it made, but that is often the case with those who are unknowingly creating a positive legacy.
The man’s name is Matthew Sanford. At age 13 his family was in a horrible car accident which killed his father and sister and left him paralyzed from the chest down. He went for many years just trying to accept his disability. He finished high school and college but found himself living in a state of depression. One day all of that changed. He met Jo, a yoga instructor with no prior experience working with people with paralysis. Slowly the yoga moves were able to integrate the mind-body connection to a point that Matthew for the first time since the accident was able to get a sense that his legs were again part of his body and regain a feeling of wholeness. Today Matthew has a non-profit dedicated to helping disabled and able-bodied people alike develop their own mind-body connection through yoga. It is this type of inspiring person that increases my awareness of gratitude and is a legacy of hope.

New Gratitude Jewelry for Yoga Enthusiasts

Waves of Gratitude founders Cheryl Nordyke and Kim Wierman collaborated with renowned jewelry designer Jessica Fields to develop the Yoga Wave, a two-piece solid sterling silver pendant that embodies the movement and powerful stillness that yogis and yoginis experience when they step onto the mat.

The Waves of Gratitude Yoga Wave Necklace

The solid sterling silver Waves of Gratitude Yoga Wave is a beautiful, fluid and sculpted form perfect for any yoga enthusiast because it so closely aligns with the lifestyle and philosophy that inspires a unification of mind, body and spirit.

Waves of Gratitude co-founder Cheryl Nordyke, a yoga enthusiast herself, says, "Yoga has been there for me through some very difficult times. It has helped me remain centered. When I wear the Yoga Wave I am reminded that my practice isn't only on the mat."

The Waves of Gratitude Yoga Wave Bracelet

The Yoga Wave is the latest addition to the collection of Inspired Jewelry that includes bracelets, necklaces and earrings – all solid sterling silver and designed to remind people about the importance of expressing gratitude.

The Yoga Wave is part of the Create-A-Wave Collection which includes six unique wave-inspired pendants: the Health Wave, the Strength Wave, the Nature Wave, the Accomplishment Wave, the Gratitude Wave and the Serenity Wave. Each pendant can be worn separately or in unique combinations like the Waves of Gratitude Yoga Wave bracelets and Yoga Wave necklaces.

Visit the Waves of Gratitude website to view and purchase the Waves of Gratitude Yoga Wave necklace and the Yoga Wave bracelet. Save 15% with coupon code YOGA.

You can also visit Waves of Gratitude on Facebook, Twitter or Flickr and follow the latest news on the gratitude blog Inspired Thoughts, the fashion blog on Tumblr.

Gift Recommendations from Waves of Gratitude

Looking for a perfect gift for that unique friend, colleague or family member? The Waves of Gratitude team makes your holiday shopping experience easy! With just a few clicks, you will have a printable GIFT CERTIFICATE that will help you take care of everyone on your list.

• Who reminds you of HOPE? Give them the WAVES OF GRATITUDE BRANCHES OF HOPE pendant on a bracelet or necklace. Waves of Gratitude also created the HOPE Signature Top. 

• For YOGA enthusiasts, try the WAVES OF GRATITUDE YOGA WAVE necklace or bracelet. The solid sterling silver piece combines the Health and Strength Waves to make a beautiful, fluid and sculpted form that aligns with the lifestyle.

•  Try the WAVES OF GRATITUDE DANCING WAVE necklace or bracelet for those that love to DANCE, or DANCE to the beat of their OWN drum.

•  Who has made a MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENT this year? Remind them to express gratitude for their accomplishments with our ACCOMPLISHMENT WAVE on a bracelet or necklace.

• Give nurses, doctors, or all-around HEALTH enthusiasts the WAVES OF GRATITUDE HEALTH WAVE necklace or bracelet.
  

Recommend the items we recommend, pick your own gift from our website, but ultimately give THEM the choice with a Waves of Gratitude Gift Certificate.

Don't forget to visit www.wavesofgratitude.com to give the gift of gratitude this holiday season.

Inspired Giving: A Guy's Perspective

Mike T. wrote in from Chicago about finding the perfect gift for his girlfriend…

"My girlfriend thought I took her for granted. At first, I didn't even know what that meant. Then I thought about it. She cooks me delicious meals. She knows exactly what to say to me when I have a bad day. She even does my laundry sometimes! As you can imagine, after I gave it some thought, I wanted to get her something REALLY special. When I heard about how Waves of Gratitude jewelry reminds people about the importance of expressing gratitude, I KNEW it was perfect. I gave her the yoga wave bracelet, and  told her that it should remind her how grateful I am to have her in my life. Needless to say she loved it! And next time I can get her something else from your collection and she’ll love that too. Thanks!"