We sat with Guest Terri Broughton Artist and Educator this week. Hearing of her hardships in this life, it was hard to know what to say or how to react. Because the simple fact that she sat before me seemed like a miracle in itself. This woman. This resilient brilliant woman. Power. Love. Hope. Is what Terri represents. All that she has witnessed and been victim to played a vital role in how she has impacted the world around her. As I sit out here watching the crisp fall leaves drift and dance whimsically from the tree tops I am reminded that time is always turning. The tree is honouring the season and shedding itself to sit dormant and still for the vast winter days ahead – trusting that in spring it will birth a new set of leaves and buds to blossom into its full potential. The tree trusts in its seasonal cycle and journey, all elements of its transformation are vital to its purpose on this earth. On this fall day surrounded by burnt umber and every shade in between I can only ask myself. What brought me to this beautiful place and moment in my life? Everything that came before. Would I change it? No. I am grateful for my journey. The journey that strengthened my skin and prepared me for the sandstorms of what has happened and what I will walk through on my path through this life. My journey. Your journey. What a gift. What strength lies in those footsteps, one bravely placed in front of the next, not knowing what is to come, trusting that these are the movements and elements vital as are the trees to our purpose here on this earth. Gratitude is one of the most powerful forces on this earth. Practice it whenever you can. Use it to impact the world. You have the ability and the choice to leave this place a better one than when you arrived. Close your eyes, feel the breeze gently kiss your face. And know that wherever you are the wind will have your back. Our challenge to you is to: practice gratitude everyday for 3 minutes for 30 days, you’ll be amazed how it can transform your life. And after you do you do you will never want to stop. Join our Colour Me Happy! Community: https://www.brandihofer.ca/community Learn more about our One-On-One Creative Mentorship Program: https://www.brandihofer.ca/mentorship Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jdGMDHRLYkQ Learn more about Terri: https://terribroughtonart.co.uk/

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