I am so grateful for the wonderful friendships that I have. Today I had lunch with my friend, Shannon, who made this beautiful gift for me.

A message we all need to hear now and then. Not always an easy one, but one we must continually practice, and I’m thankful for the reminder.

It now resides in a special place on my table in my writing cottage, where I also practice yoga every morning where I will see it, as a daily sweet nudge to live in the present moment.

Thank you Shannon for this beautiful work of art from your heart and for a friendship that continues to blossom in new and sweet ways each day.