Today’s post will be brief, not because I don’t have much to say, but because I have too much to say, and a limited time to get it all out. I’m sure some of you can relate!
I’ve had the idea for quite some time to do a weekly video inspiration called Happy Mommy Moments™. I think I’m finally ready to launch it next week, just in time for Thanksgiving. The idea was to have really short, literally 30-60 second videos that you can watch each week to get you feeling happy. The first one is just about ready, with just a couple really minor editorial tweaks (typos and text), and then I will consider it good enough. It’s not perfect, it’s not the exact vision of what I see this being, and I will continue to tweak and edit the videos until they’re “just right” – if ever such a thing exists.
I’m excited on more than one level. First, it is a challenge for me to put something out into the world (the world of YouTube – yikes!), that is not “perfect.” Second, it is a way for me to stay connected to those who already feel inspired by me, and a way to reach even more moms who maybe need that little snippet of inspiration and happiness each week. Lastly, it’s a challenge for me to stretch myself, to do something new and out of my comfort zone, a chance for me to grow. I’m not afraid of video (well, not anymore), but I’m certainly no expert!
My message, which you will see for real next week, is about being grateful – and I have a challenge for you in the video too! Should I tell you what it is??? Nah, I think I’ll keep you in suspense… but I will give you a clue: I’ll ask you to do 3 things.
In regards to being grateful, I actually feel grateful that I can easily find so many things to be grateful for. Call it gratitude for gratitude. I’m lucky. I’m blessed. I’m happy. I’m peaceful. I have many, many luxuries in my life that many, many people could never even imagine. Do I have everything? No. Do I have what’s important – health, happiness, family, love? Yes.
So while I’m grateful, and full of joy and love, sometimes it’s hard to constantly express that when there are incidents of sadness or grief. It’s a touchy subject, a fine line. And sometimes I just don’t know the proper way to express myself. I’m human, like everyone else. I feel. But when I step back and look at my life, without trying to compare myself to anyone else or any other situation or circumstance, I can always find something to be thankful for – and I shouldn’t feel guilty for that.
Thanksgiving is coming up in just a couple of weeks. I’m thankful that I will get to stuff myself full of turkey, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie with my family. I’m thankful that I have the means and the provisions to do what I do in supporting women with PPD. I’m thankful that you are actually reading this all the way to the end! *wink*
Keep an eye out on that video coming your way next week. I’m nervous and excited all at the same time, and I surely hope you like it.
With Love & Mommy Hugs…