Dear Reader Column 06-22-09

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Dear Reader,

Mary, a reader at the book club, sent me a "just because" email a few days ago and I think I've read it six times already. Sounds kind of silly as I'm writing this down, I mean how much puffing up does a person need? But I had an emotionally rough go of it the other day, and reading Mary's email reminded me that I'm not such a bad person. So I lightened up on myself.

I've created a computer file for emails like Mary's. Emails that are so sweetly and generously written they felt like a Hallmark card the first time I read them, so I save them for a rainy day. Birthday, anniversary, congratulation cards, I'm very thankful friends remember me, but it's the cards and notes that people have sent to me "just because" that I never forget. Thank you Mary.

From my Email Bag:

"Hi, Suzanne, Nothing specific today, just a general happy feeling of gratitude that I wanted to share. Your musings are such a delightful addition to my mornings. Really. Between your ability to laugh at yourself and recognize the human condition we all share, your kindness to animals, your cookie (and pie!)--baking abilities, your generosity and openness with your readers...well, I'm just so grateful to have you to 'tune-in to' every weekday morning. You brighten up my world, Suzanne and you improve my perspective, too. What a gift. Thank you. XOXO,"--Mary

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Thanks for reading with me. It's so good to read with friends.

Gratefully,
Suzanne Beecher
Suzanne@DearReader.com
http://www.DearReader.com

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Comments

[Chellie]

I always tell my clients to save a file of positive testimonials to read whenever they feel down or when a "big ship" that they thought would come in with treasure sank just outside their harbor instead. Whenever I get blue, I just reread some of the lovely emails I have gotten from readers of "The Wealthy Spirit" over the years - I have 300 pages of them now. It keeps me getting up and going out into the worldly fray every day knowing that I have made a difference in people's lives.

Suzanne, your daily commentary is beautiful, deep, moving, and fun! Thanks for sharing yourself with us all. For everyone that writes to tell you so, there are hundreds that feel the same way but just haven't told you yet.

Wishing you sunny skies, smooth seas, and big treasure ships in your dock!

Love and blessings,
Chellie