I just finished making my scrumptious bean salad and baked squash to bring to the family dinner, so I thought I’d pop in and wish you all well.

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I know it’s a bit early for my American Friends, but for my Canadian Friends the feast is upon us!

I just finished making my scrumptious bean salad and baked squash to bring to the family dinner, so I thought I’d pop in and wish you all well.

I’ve already enjoyed one fabulous dinner with my family.  Today is dinner with my husband’s family.

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of the year (no matter when you have it).  It reminds us to be grateful.

The thing is, we honestly shouldn’t need a holiday to remind us to be Grateful.

We know that Gratitude belongs in our lives.  We have been taught to say “Thank You” whenever someone gives us something.  The Response for many has become natural–a habit.

What if we shifted from Responding with Gratitude to Being Grateful?

How would your life change if your were BEING Grateful?

Gratitude is a powerful Energy. Think about it.

Being in that Energy (Being Gratitude) versus Sampling that Energy (Responding with Gratitude).

Again, how would (could) your life change?

Give it a go.  Choose for one week to Live in the Energy of Gratitude.

I would bet that you’ll end up with more and more reasons to be grateful by the end of the week?

You up for it?

Let me know how it goes.

Dream BIG!

Velma Gallant
The Queen of JOY!

PS ~ With this being Thanksgiving weekend, there will not be a Welcome Changes Radio Show this week.  I will be posting Chaney’s download link shortly.  It’s been wonderfully busy here!

We’ve put up the Christmas lights on the outside of our house, and decorated the tree.  There are presents [...]]]> The holiday season is upon us!  It’s only a few more weeks until our Family celebrates Christmas.  Whatever holiday your family celebrates during this time of year, we wish you the utmost Joy and Love.

We’ve put up the Christmas lights on the outside of our house, and decorated the tree.  There are presents hiding throughout the house.  I’m crafting some very special gifts for friends and family.  My grocery list is growing with ingredients for Christmas baking.  I love this time of year.

I’ve presents over the past few months that are just “perfect”.  I love it when that happens.

Giving from my heart, and receiving Joy as their faces light up.  That’s what it’s all about!

All too often as we are getting ready for this time of year, self-care can fall to the wayside.  Please make sure you take loving care of yourself physically, emotionally and spiritually.  Don’t let your daily practices fall to the wayside completely due to being “busy”.  Don’t justify letting yourself get run down.

Just a little reminder, for you and for me.

As many of you may already know, December 15th will be the last Welcome Changes Radio show for 2009.  This will also be our 100th show as well!  We’ll be celebrating!

Join Erika Morrell and me as we talk about Love!  We’ll be sharing many gifts throughout the show.  You should see the list that Erika sent me!  Oh don’t worry.  I now how to keep a secret.  It’s taken many years of practice, and although I can almost explode with excitement, I’ll make it through without bursting!

Lastly, I do have a gift for you.  25% off any of the following items:

JOY Journal Audio Program

Juicy Bites of Welcome Changes ebook

Living Abundant JOY Audios (digital only)

Simply enter the Coupon Code “HOLIDAYS09” to receive your discount.  This coupon is valid from today through to January 4th, 2010.

EnJOY your Holidays!

Dream BIG!

Velma Gallant
The Queen of JOY!

PS ~ We’ll be back “on the air” at Welcome Changes Radio January 12th, 2010.