The latest installment of my thank you notes in a collective format. I’ve also begun to send out my individual thank you notes – whenever possible, I try to send out these notes recorded here on this blog to the actual person, company, or organization they’re dedicated to. I’ll let you know if I hear back from any of them.
Thank you, ISHTA Yoga, for opening the way forward on a new teaching path for me. And for having a sense of humor about it.
Thank you, New York Lottery, for climbing so high that even I, someone who NEVER buys lottery tickets, found it within myself to dig out a dollar and a dream all in the name of more money for education (and the potential to win a whole big pile o’ cash.) And thanks to my mom for the text reminder to do so.
Thank you, man from out west who sat next to me on the subway. He offered his seat to a stranger (without being shamed into it), took up only the 1 seat he paid for, and when people looked at him skeptically he replied, “You city folk really confuse me.” Poor guy. If he’s confused by us on the subway, I can’t imagine what he thinks of us when we get above ground.
Thank you, Sesame Street, for proving that profound life lessons can come from colorful furry monsters who never leave their block. My favorite Sesame lesson: take care of your community and it will take care of you.
Thank you, writer friend Katherine Jenkins, who wrote a beautiful book entitled Lessons from the Monk I Married that shows courage may just be the most valuable resource when it comes to building a life we’re proud of. (Review forthcoming on this blog next month!)
Thank you, Suzanne Collins, for not being afraid to invent a new story for the young adult audience, even in the aftermath of Harry Potter which most people assumed could never be topped.
Christa Avampato 