How are you, my friend?
I’m thinking of you and popping by with a quick hello on this Friday afternoon in San Francisco.
Tomorrow I’m headed to a meditation retreat in upstate Washington. It is beautiful there and I am so excited to have some big spaciousness to breathe and to connect to the quiet parts of myself.
I wanted you to know that even as I am planning my retreat time, I am thinking about you.
THAT, my beautiful friend, is a gift that you can give people in your own life!
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So, this is an idea I’ve shared with you in the past, but it bears repeating.
(Because, ha-ha, I do it every time I travel! I remind myself each time; why not share the reminder with YOU?!)
If you have a trip coming up, consider writing a couple letters or cards to your favorite people who will not be traveling with you.
It can be super simple!
Just write, “As I’m packing up to go away, I’m thinking about you and how much joy you bring to my life. Thank you for being someone I look forward to seeing when I return.”
Bam!
It really can be that short!
This is truly a situation where “it’s the thought that counts!”
And, it brings me such happiness to pop those cards in the mailbox, knowing they will reach my mom and my friends while I am far away from the phone or computer next week!
You’ll see. It will make YOU feel happy, too! (But you gotta do it!)
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Everyone loves to know they matter.
Sending a card or letter while you are in the midst of packing and prepping tells your loved ones that they are a priority.
It’s time for our culture to reframe the way we define gifts! Gifts are anytime we express love or appreciation to someone in an intentional way.
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You are a gift in my life.
And yep, that’s why even though my suitcase is not yet packed, I wanted to make sure I “post” this letter to YOU!
I love you and am cheering you on, always.
Be gentle. Be kind. Be strong.
Thanks for who you are.
Seek celebration — even in the dark corners,
xo Sherry
✨ P.S. The other way that you are on my mind is that I’m recording and scheduling Sunday’s LoveGram in advance so you can tune in, while I am tuning out! (Technology is a gift, isn’t it?!) Look for my LoveGram on Sunday and in honor of my meditation retreat, maybe you will sit quietly and RELAX while you listen to it?