Hello Gratitude … Hello Napa

My heart is overflowing with gratitude this week.

My trip with  Bloggers in Napa Valley was sublime.

For this trip I ventured far outside my comfort zone

for the promise of spectacular sights 

and 

heartfelt connecting.

My expectations were exceeded

on both accounts.

The beauty of the Napa Valley 

can move me to tears.

Almost everywhere you look 

there are jaw dropping views.

It is an area dominated by grape vines and wineries

where farming turns poetic. 

I could feel an almost sacred appreciation of 

life's beautiful bounties.

And then to share this beauty with such 

fabulous  like hearted women

made my heart overflow with gratitude 

for the perfect moments shared.

I gave it my all

to stay in the moments

to savor and enjoy

each and everyone of them.

 To commit them to the memory

that dreams do come true

when you can sum up the courage to step outside of your comfort zone

with the intent of

finding beauty and connection.

I am so very proud of the five of us who went to Napa Valley

because we each ventured out bravely into uncharted territory

with open hearts

and 

the appreciation of making true connections

which in my book

is one of the greatest gifts of blogging.

So today I am counting my blessings 

for a trip of a lifetime

and

 resting up 

because 

living outside your comfort zone

is not for the weak hearted

but

 can be ever so worth it in the end!

I will be back next week 

to share some of the truly spectacular places we had the privilege to visit!

As always my friends

I wish you love and joy

as you style your life