Happy New Year
January 01, 2011
I was not going to write a happy New Year post but I send this note out to all my FB Wren Bay readers and decided to post it here. I hope it encourges you to seek your bliss xoxox
I wanted to wish each of you readers and fans of Wren Bay, a Happy New Year! I know for some of you this last year was a challenging year and for some of you going into this New Year, it has its challenges too but like Wren, I hope you can see your blessings among your losses.
I hope each of you find something this year to ignite your creativity and give you a fire about life. At this time a year ago I never knew I could write. Heck I did not even know I wanted to write. I had very preconceived ideas about what writing is. Then when I read books about writing it only cemented those preconceived ideas. To be honest, those books made me feel I could NEVER write a book. And you know what I could not write the kind of book they think I should!! BUT I can write a book I would love and for some of you, a book you would love.
I guess what I am saying is follow what is in your heart. Do not think about shoulds, about what others will say, about looking stupid (although I confess I worry about that every day, as I sell a book), do not worry about doing something “the right way”. Worry about making yourself happy, worry about creating something that makes your heart sing, worry about focusing on your vision, no matter how wacky it may seem. You will do much better listening to your heart, then to others.
Not everyone will support you and you will find people who you never thought would support you, do. It will be an adventure. Adventures are scary but they also give you a sense of peace because you are fulfilling YOUR destiny. So here is to the New Year and all the adventures that await all of us. Thank you sooooooo much for your support of Wren and me, I do not have words to express my thankfulness.
Love Clarice
That is a beautiful post to celebrate the new year a perfect time for not putting off any longer.
Posted by: Pearl Maple | January 13, 2011 at 04:39 PM
Oh, you shouldn't worry about such things Clarice. You have so much talent, and such a lovely heart to share. I'm so glad that you do.
Your photo is so pretty!
Posted by: Lena | January 04, 2011 at 01:52 PM
Happy New Year Clarice! Wishing lots of wonderful things to you and your family in 2011!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | January 04, 2011 at 10:13 AM
Wishing you another blessed year my friend! You are such a lovely example of someone who followed(s) their bliss!
Love,
Tracey
x0x
Posted by: Tracey McBride~Frugal Luxuries™ | January 02, 2011 at 04:12 PM
This is such a wonderful messge that I had to respond. This is the year that (at the tender age of 52) I ditch my inhibitions and try to develop a business for myself from the talents that God gave me. Fear of failure holds so many of us back. What are we really afraid of!? Failure is just a word, get out there and try. Don't ask me why it has tken me allthese years to screw up my courage, to feel driven to create in a new way. Maybe it's the freedom of age, or the ticking clock of age. Whatever the reason, I'm following my dreams. Thanks Clarice, we all should listen to our hearts and quit listening to our fears:>)
Posted by: kathy | January 02, 2011 at 11:23 AM
Happy New Year my dear friend. It's good to follow your heart! Thanks for encouraging me to start my blog...I'm not sure I would have tried it without you!
Posted by: Linda Colantino | January 01, 2011 at 11:58 PM
This is such a beautiful message, Clarice. I'm very happy you shared it here for everyone to see. Happy New Year to you and yours! I wish you a beautiful and creative and tasty year to come! Theresa xoxo
Posted by: Theresa | January 01, 2011 at 06:26 PM
JUST WANTED TO DROP BY AND WISH YOU HAPPY NEW YEAR AND MAY GOD RICHLY BLESS YOU AND YOURS IN THE COMING YEAR. I REALLY ENJOY YOUR POSTS AND I AM STILL ENJOYING WREN BAY...
HUGS...
Posted by: FAYE H | January 01, 2011 at 05:55 PM
New Year blessings to you and your family Clarice, with another year of God's grace in your life!
Blessings!
Joanne
Posted by: Joanne | January 01, 2011 at 02:41 PM
Wishing you more bliss in the new year. Thank you for sharing your journey with us here at Storybook Woods and through the pages of Wren Bay.
Jody
Posted by: Gumbo Lily | January 01, 2011 at 02:05 PM
Happy New Year, Clarice!
Posted by: Elizabeth | January 01, 2011 at 10:39 AM
This beautiful picture is your driveway? Wow!! Thank you for these inspiring words for the new year. Many blessings to you my friend!
Posted by: Jan | January 01, 2011 at 09:28 AM
That shot down your drive is gorgeous my friend! It was so pretty out this morning in the fringed temps. Here's to a year up-coming full of things that make the ole heart sing...including friendship. Thanks for yours!
Posted by: Tink | January 01, 2011 at 05:59 AM
thank you for following your dream....you bless many!
Posted by: Molly | January 01, 2011 at 05:54 AM