Positively Pebbles: Our One Year Anniversary

Before this newsletter came to be, the name Positively Pebbles came to me first. I had no idea what to do with it, or what I wanted it to be. I just knew that it made me want to create something positive, and something that was authentically me. As ideas came together, I knew I wanted to help myself and others develop a more positive mindset, share good news and inspiring stories, and create a little community of like-minded people. Out of those ideas came the Positively Pebbles newsletter.  

Looking back on the past year, I’m filled with thoughts of all the different emotions I experienced. Joy, surprise, awe, excitement, pride, etc. On the negative side, I also felt: stressed, broken, frustrated, burned out, and disappointed. But sitting here at the one-year mark, I am overwhelmed mostly with positive feelings…happiness, hope, and gratitude.   

Happiness. Happiness in knowing that we’ve created something to help fight against the negativity in the world. Happiness that so many of you have shared the newsletter with others who may need the pick-me up. Happiness that something we’ve shared could have helped you in some way, big or small. Happiness in knowing that while negativity may get a lot of attention these days, positivity and good news makes our world a better place.  

Hope. Hope in knowing that this is just the beginning. While there have been stumbles and failures, our sights are set on the future of our little newsletter. Hope that our community will continue to grow, and that we can create more ways for people to connect around the good things in life. Hope that the best is yet to come.  

Gratitude. When I say I am grateful for you, it is an understatement of epic proportions. Every Sunday morning when I open the newsletter myself, I think of you, who may be doing the same. Even though I already know what’s in it, I want to experience it the same way that you do. I get a cup of coffee, read through, click on the good news stories, and sit for a moment and think about how I can apply it to my life. During a time when everything is moving quickly, and options for your time are endless, you take the time to sit and spend a little time with me. Thank you seems like such an inadequate response for all you’ve given, simply by opening the newsletter. But 💜🫶🥰✨Thank You!✨ 🥰 🫶 💜 

As we move into a new year of Positively Pebbles, I will continue to look for new ways to grow and bring you what you want and need. If you have any feedback, suggestions, or thoughts on how we can do that, I would love to hear from you. I may put the words together for you, but it’s you who brings life to Positively Pebbles. So Happy 1st Anniversary to all of us. We’re a little (or a lot) more positive than we were a year ago. I love that for us! 

Positively yours,
Pebbles 💜 

Make sure to check out The Positively Pebbles podcast, available here, or wherever you get your podcasts.