Linda M Brandt’s Blog

I’m in my studio….the light is filtering through the trees…..awe, it’s warm but glorious! The music is drifting around my canvases, my coffee’s on the desk, my brushes are neatly placed beside me and the place smells of gold! (Literally) As I drip and pour the beauty of liquid gold, I am reminded of God’s love for us! He surrounds us with His beauty and nourishes our souls with His goodness. Just breathe Him in and fill your day with His goodness! I am refreshed and my mind is clear. May you be, as well! A great Big Henry Hug, Linda

Well, this is a brisk Tuesday morning in January, and I’m feeling what my little character, “Henry”, must be feeling while resting in the cold, dark, damp ground.

If you’re not familiar with “Henry”….just Google henrythetulipbulb.com. He was very uncomfortable in his new surroundings…..for awhile, anyway.

You see, Henry was very comfortable living on a safe grocery store shelf. His life was turned upside down when two little girls bought him and “trounced” him into his new surroundings.

Today is full of surprises! Regardless of what your day brings, count your blessings, live in greatness, love your family and friends and pray for our nation!

You’ll become a better person and, like Henry, you’ll discover the wonderful You! Blessings! Linda

Today Henry and I were out and about in St. Augustine. Wow, what fun….stay tuned for some awesome photos on henrythetulipbulb.com. It’s amazing to see how young and old alike smile and giggle when they see him! Even when Henry expressed his “My Life Stinks!” in his book, “Henry’s Life as a Tulip Bulb”, readers round the world adore and relate to him. Just like Henry learned to develop an attitude of gratitude, I hope you are being thankful today. It’ll do your heart (and everyone else’s good!) And, remember….when you’re “blooming and growing in love” you’ve got no time for all the other “stuff!”

No. 2 on Henry’s List of “Attitudes of Gratitudes” is to develop positive traits in  your own life.  Everyday is a fresh canvas.  If  you haven’t broken out of your past life traits, right now is when you can start anew.  If you haven’t been a thankful person before, take a look at your “canvas”.  Are you healthy?  Do you have food to eat?  Do  you have a warm bed?  A morning cup of coffee?  Wow, let’s start by being thankful right here.  You might be surprised how a feeling of gratitude will sweep over you and your world will appear differently.  Take the time to give a word of thanks and your “painting” will become fresh, calming and filled with beautiful color.

So you’ve gotten  your fill of turkey?  Well, with all that seratonin, you should have slept well last night.  Yesterday was a great day with family and friends.  And, are you still feeling thankful???  If not, let me give you a gentle reminder…..were you happy today, did you eat well (never mind that it might have been leftovers!), did you sleep in a safe, warm bed?  While others in this world were maybe scared, starving, maybe even dying, it’s a good time to remind yourself to be thankful and to create an “attitude of gratitude”.  In fact, Henry’s #1 goal for today is to choose intelligent, positive and supportive friends to surround yourself.  They’ll remind you of all the good things in your life, when things might appear “blackest”.  As you “shop til you drop” today, remember to thank God for all your blessings and to become a better person for all that has been placed in your life.

It’s a beautiful morning in Saint Augustine and I wish you a great and wonderful happy Thanksgiving. While today is a great reminder of what we need to be thankful for… we realize that we need to be thankful, EVERY day for our blessings.