I found this amazing artist last week and I just knew I needed to showcase her artwork on my blog! The painting she did (below) inspires me so much, and I definitely need to purchase it because I feel like I connect with it so much. You may remember my post, To Gym or Not To Gym, but I feel like this painting represents my answer to that question in so many colorful ways.
If you’ve been keeping up with me here, then you know that I absolutely LOVE going on walks: seeing the flowers, the grass, the blue sky, the sun, the clouds, the birds, everyone’s Saints flags (ha!), the children playing, listening to Camille talk and just BEing outside, feeling the breeze and watching the trees sway back and forth. Those days that I may be in a funk or just not feeling grateful, all I have to do is go outside for a walk and my mood shifts and I feel not-so-funky anymore.![]()
And now that I’ve found this picture! Oh my gosh! I can just see it hanging in my office reminding me to stop and go on my gratitude walks when needed daily!
So on this Monday! On this start to the week! I inspire you to find something or do something that makes you feel full of gratitude and take it with you throughout your week!
Or, maybe there’s something you love to do that’s gratifying. If so, I’d love to hear about it! Spreading gratitude tools is SO much fun and SO needed!
{life is gratifying}
With A Grateful Heart by Lori Portka
(again, check out all of her work…amazing stuff)
*I may be in and out this week and next week (and as you can see from last week). My parents are coming into town this week for Thanksgiving. I may be pulling past posts up, so, if you see posts you’ve already read that’ll be why! If you’re a new reader, maybe you’ll read something you haven’t read yet.
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You are SO very welcome! Be expecting a sale or two from me soon!!
oh my gosh! i’d LOVE to jump into her painting. how cool would that be!!
:) Thanks for stopping by, Liv! I’ve been following you on twitter, but now I’m connected with you on FB and your blog! woohoo!
I adore Lori and her art! Too bad we can’t just jump into the painting, but I love how it inspires you (and me) to create an even better life. Cheers!
[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Lori Portka, Renee Yemma. Renee Yemma said: Blogged: {Inspire Me Monday} All Things Gratifying – Have a gratitude tool that you love! I'd love to hear it! http://bit.ly/9ZHem4 [...]
Oh wow! What a surprise Renee. Thank you so much. I’m so glad to have found your blog.
xo,
Lori