Thank you.

Posted by Anita Bondi on February 14, 2012 under Anita Bondi | Be the First to Comment

Last week I attended a workshop at ESU entitled, Designs for Survival. It was taught by Tom Mann, jeweler, sculpture, and creative genius. The workshop was dotted with “makers” from the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen, artists working in our area for the last 20 years or more, and many students who probably wondered what all “these old people” were doing there.

There is one thing that the self employed person must always remember: you, the clients, customers, consumers, are the most important part of our creative life. Without you, what we make is just product. With you, what we make is a life line of sorts.

Tom Mann said,”Never forget to say , Thank You.” When I work with my clients I always end the session by thanking them. When I teach I always end my class by thanking each student individually. When I sell a piece online, I make sure to send a Thank you note. With the world moving so fast because of technology and our ability to “reach out and touch someone” almost every second of the day, I almost can’t keep up with all the Thank you’s that I want to say.

My survival depends on YOU. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

“Without you, the puzzle is incomplete.” Happy Valentine’s Day.

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Permission Slip

Posted by Anita Bondi on February 7, 2012 under Anita Bondi | Be the First to Comment

I know, I know, I hear it all the time from my clients, “I don’t have time to take care of myself. There is so much to do for the kids, the house, not to mention my full time job.” Today I am offering a Tuesday permission slip to use for yourself. Don’t give it away to someone that really needs it…you really need it! Print out this picture and give it to your kids, your partner, your boss, and then, do something nice to yourself. Even if it is just to close your eyes and watch yourself breathe for five minutes. Maybe you can give yourself a bit more time to sit and stare at something beautiful, watching what happens in your body when you do that. Perhaps you are feeling bold and will claim a full hour, or two, and do something that feels completely indulgent (for me, that would be a bath and a magazine!). Feel free to let me know what you do today to TAKE CARE OF YOU. Believe me, you are worth it!