Today’s Sparkly Saturday Prompt:
Sparkle Gratitude Who/what inspires us to have a Sparkly Saturday
Sometimes I don’t
feel very sparkly. Sometimes I need to find some sparkle outside of my world.
When I see other sparkly beings spreading their own brand of light in the world,
the sparkle that is within me is awakened. Sometimes that’s all it takes. Other
times I need to play. Here are some of my favorite sources for sparkle
rejuvenation.
1. Sleep
That’s right, sleep. There’s nothing that revives me like a good nap.
2. My
family
Sometimes
the responsibilities of family tire me out (think grocery shopping, errands,
laundry, etc.), but my family also know me better than anyone. This knowledge
leads to the amazingly sweet ways that they support me every day.
3. The
amazing websites and blogs of inspiring people.
I posted some of my favorites
in my Beacons of Light post. I’d like to add to that list:
4. Pinterest
If
you haven’t tried Pinterest beware! You will find that hours pass by without
your realizing it. When I feel my spirits sag, half an hour on pinterest will
fill my heart with beauty and excitement. Sometimes I even leave with an idea
to act upon myself. What I love about Pinterest is the ability to bookmark
images and come back to them.
5. Snapeee
Snapeee is an iTunes app for picture editing and sharing. I have
recently taken up using it. I find it really enjoyable to be able to add
sparkle to my photos and share them through Snapeee and on my blog as well. It
is based in Japan and has users from around the world making it a great way for
me to have practice reading Japanese doing an activity I enjoy. (You don’t have
to read Japanese to use this app.) While I am literally adding sparkle to my
photos, I am also being charged up by the beautiful photos shared by others.
6. My
hair stylist
It
took a long time for me to find the right hair stylist when I moved to this
area. I nearly gave up. I’m so glad I found her. Each month when I visit her I
am always inspired by the way she creates sparkle around her and invites others
to join in.
7. A cup
of tea
You knew it, didn’t you? A cup of tea does so much to revive me. The
slowing down and drinking it slowly while I slow my thinking down too. This act
helps me to push away all the extraneous thoughts and focus on just the task at
hand. Magic.
I know this list is
incomplete. I am afraid it might not be the best I have to offer, but I will
offer it in its imperfectness because it is Sparkly Saturday. I know that I have the opportunity to keep
writing.
Don't forget to join my Sparkly Saturday Conspirators:
Emmy Blue : Children's entertainer and writer who tells her own magical tales and spreads sparkling enchantments all over the Pacific Northwest
Yota Schneider : Seasons of Change Master Coach * Writer * Speaker * Retreats Facilitator * Mindfulness Meditation Practitioner * Mom * Wife * Friend * Ever striving gardener and finder of beauty and peace in the little things
KatWB.com: This is An Online Holistic Arts Center created by Kat WB! Enjoy virtual classes, holistic coaching, a holistic blog, KatWB TV and resources for nutrition, sustainability & self-help.
