✨ The Brilliance Report - Issue No. 8
Hi Reader!
This week reminded me how fragile and precious life really is. My family and I are walking through loss, and in the middle of it all, I’ve been leaning into the little things — small wins, everyday connections, and the people who make life shine.🌞
🏡 My Week-in-Review:
Not much moved forward in the business this week, but that’s okay. Life called me to slow down, to be present, and to remember what really matters: faith, family, love, and connection.Sometimes that is the win. 🌸
💡 This Week’s Thought: 5 Wins Worth Celebrating
🌼 Crossing off one small task is a win.
🌼 Creating something, even tiny, is a win.
🌼 Sending love to someone right now is a win.
🌼 Saying the words you’ve been holding onto is a win.
🌼 Being present, even imperfectly, is a win.
🎨 In the Studio:
🌼 The studio was quiet this week, but ideas are quietly waiting. Even when things feel paused, creativity has a way of blooming again when the time is right. 🌱
✨ Encouragement for You:
Pick one person to reach out to this weekend and upcoming week. Send a quick note, a prayer, or even a silly emoji. Let them know they matter.
🌸 Mini Reflection:
“Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” – Robert Brault
🌸 Wrap Up:
Progress isn’t always measured in products or checkmarks. Sometimes it’s found in quiet presence, in reaching out, or in remembering what matters most.
Thank you for being here with me — your presence in this community is one of the bright spots in my week.
Until next time,
Melinda
Art Brilliance Studio
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A little about myself:
My name is Melinda. I am a mom to my beautiful, talented daughter, and I also have a feisty little white dog. I am an artist, and my faith is important to me. I love gorgeous sunrises and sunsets, yummy dark chocolate, pretty flowers, and colorful butterflies. I have always loved art! I am a Certified Creatively Fit Coach (CCFC) and have collaborated with my fellow CCFC friends to become a published coloring book illustrator! I have an Etsy shop with personal printables, PLR templates and print on demand products - many of which contain designs from my original artwork! I am a digital content provider. I believe we are the artists and creators of our lives!
My artistic endeavors have given me the wonderful opportunity to connect with creative people from all over the world, including YOU!
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