Special Moments in Time
  • Blog
  • About Ginny
  • Coaching

Special Moments of the Week

3/11/2011

5 Comments

 
I had a wonderful creative coaching session with Jamie Ridler yesterday.  One of the things that I mentioned was that I missed Happy Friday which was part of Jamie's Happy Book  book club.  And of course Jamie said, "Well, do it!"  So I decided to continue what Jamie started last year just with a different name and see what happens. 
I am going to call my Friday post Special Moments of the Week. We all have so many special moments each day.  If we start to notice them, it is as if we are creating a beautiful quilt or collage or stringing one pearl after another to create an exquisite necklace.  When I was participating in what I called Happy Friday it seemed like each week was filled with an extraordinary amount of special moments.  I don't think there were actually anymore special moments. It was just that I had become more aware of them and was anxious to share them with all of the other people who were part of the book club.  We shared beautiful sunrises and sunsets, special things our children and grandchildren said and did, wonderful pictures, paintings, stories, and poems.  I'd love to see that happen again.  So I am inviting you to join me each Friday to share something special that happened to you.  You will be surprised at how uplifting this can be.  Just leave a comment and let us know what special thing you noticed that made you feel good. 

We actually had three surprising things happen to us this week.  My special moments don't usually revolve around money but this week they did.  Our dogs go to a daycare once a week because our puppy is so unusual and needs the socialization ( that is another post in itself).  When we went to pick them up and pay we were told that this week was free. What a nice surprise.  Then we found out that something we had to have was going to be much more affordable and it felt like a huge weight was lifted off of our shoulders.  Special Moment number three came in the form of a thank you note to my husband.  My husband is a woodworker.   Quite awhile ago a neighbor he did not know asked for some advice and a price on getting some work done.  They had several conversations and the neighbor decided to put the project on hold.  This week they sent not only a very nice thank you note but a check for his time and advice.  It was unexpected and unnecessary but he really appreciated that they valued his time and talents. 

I would love to know what made you  happy this week.  Did you see an old friend, take a walk in the woods, get to look at the ocean or take ride in a cab in New York City?  Did you cook a meal that really tasted good, buy a new dress, or finish writing a story?  Did you meet someone new that you shared an instant connection with?  Did something make you happy at work?   Special moments can be big or small but they are more powerful when you take the time to notice and celebrate them each day.  What special moment or moments did you experience this week?

5 Comments
Gina link
3/10/2011 11:51:13 pm

That's a great idea, Ginny! I also miss the happy Friday check-in and the community that connected around that. I hope you can restart it! :)

As for my week, it was stressful (my Mom), but I was able to enjoy a visit with friends from England. Our trip to the Napa Valley was definitely the highlight. Have a great weekend!

Reply
Marilyn
3/11/2011 02:14:50 am

Ginny, this is a great idea and I am looking forward to paticipating.
I am thankful that my husband's hip replacement is going well and most of all our new Grandson, who was born 5 wks. early on 3/3. He was 5 lbs-12 oz so that was his saving grace. We had to drive 1 1/2 hrs. to see them and we couldn't get there fast enough. He is in the neonatal unit, but nursing and doing great. The first time I saw him I cried - tears of joy. He is my son and daughter-in-law's first baby and they are great parents already.
I am very fortunate and remind myself everyday.
Thanks Ginny for this blog. It is going to be a part of my life from now on.

Reply
Susan link
3/11/2011 10:01:24 pm

What a great way to celebrate a week and to keep things on the bright side.
You are such a special friend. you're always thinking of ways to help people stay focused on the important things life offers. Thank you.

As for me, my week was busy. The weather was awful. Then the sun came out today and the wind died down and my spirits soared. I'm heading out the door to take a walk soon. Funny how much the sun effects our mood. Hope you have a sunny day today no matter where you are and do something to lift your spirits!

Reply
Gumnut link
3/14/2011 04:25:07 am

Hi, Ginny.

Great to meet you and thanks for your kind comments on my blog.

This is a beautiful post and a great practise. Thanks for the inspiration.

My moments? Hubby had four days home with us over the weekend, so that was great. My youngest is standing and during the week learnt how to travel the furniture. It's our anniversary this week so Hubby said I could buy myself an easel and some acrylic paints. Went shopping Sunday morning and bought board and canvas for future paintings. And as both of my little girls are still very little, there are a miriad of moments to celebrate along the way. A hug or a smile can be enough sometimes to melt everything in sight :D

Here the autumn nights are coming in as the temperature drops and we say farewell to summer. The land is slowly starting to awaken after the heat and soon we will get the April rains that will bring a rash of new growth.

Thanks for this, it is definitely a good exercise to keep in practise.

Nutty
(a little dopey at 4.50am)

Reply
Jamie link
3/14/2011 10:31:49 am

Hi Ginny, I'm so glad you're keeping this beautiful celebration and tradition.

Some special moments I want to mark this week...

* Booking a flight to visit my sister on the east coast!
* Laughing like crazy with my little sister while we played a game on the PS3!
* Having a creative breakthrough session with you!
* Having the best caesar salad ever while chatting business with one of my best entrepreneurial girlfriends.
* Starting to crochet a new blanket I plan to give my dad.

Thanks for the opportunity to mark this special moments!

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    RSS Feed

    Picture

           Welcome 
    I hope that this blog will encourage you to notice, create, and celebrate all of the special moments that occur in your life each day.

    Sometimes an awareness/acccountability partner is just what you need to get started or to keep your dreams moving forward. 
    Let's talk and see if this might work for you.
    ginny.lennox@comcast.net 


    Archives

    August 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    December 2012
    November 2012
    October 2012
    September 2012
    August 2012
    July 2012
    June 2012
    May 2012
    April 2012
    March 2012
    February 2012
    January 2012
    December 2011
    November 2011
    October 2011
    September 2011
    August 2011
    July 2011
    June 2011
    May 2011
    April 2011
    March 2011
    February 2011
    January 2011
    December 2010
    November 2010
    October 2010
    September 2010
    August 2010
    July 2010
    June 2010
    May 2010
    April 2010
    March 2010
    February 2010
    January 2010
    December 2009
    November 2009
    October 2009
    September 2009
    August 2009
    July 2009

    Subscribe to our mailing list

    * indicates required
Proudly powered by Weebly