     While it is fairly common for folks to spend the month of November listing the things, people, and/or experiences for which they are most thankful, we thought it a practice worth keeping year-round. Whether we do so in tandem (like today) or as individuals, we will offer up a thing or three for which we are most thankful here on the Blog on Thursdays. We invite you to share elements of your own attitude of gratitude in the Comments, below.
     According to Harvard Health Publishing, there is scientific evidence that gratitude leads to happiness: “In positive psychology research, gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships.” All of which is very much in keeping with our philosophy, here at Your Creative Connection!
     All of that to say this: We are ever-so-thankful to be sharing our latest artistic adventure with you! ...and there is SO much to share! In the coming weeks, we'll be seeing you here on the blog with updates, announcements, and special 'behind the scenes' snippets in hopes that YOU will be thankful of our efforts.
     We are extremely grateful for all of the possibilities that our partnership in Your Creative Connection brings to the fore! We are also super excited for the creative connections that this will afford each and every one of our Creative Explorers. All of which makes us absolutely giddy with the knowledge that Your Creative Connection is no longer a dream; it is a full-fledged reality. The only thing missing is you!
      We'll see you here again, soon!
       ~ PLA & MDP

Greetings!
     Welcome to the Your Creative Connection Blog. This is the place to be for all of the juicy details about Your Creative Connection events and other creative curiosities. We’ll post here, after sharing the latest updates with our Newsletter subscribers. What’s that? You say you want to know things before the masses? No worries! Subscribers to our Newsletter receive news and updates up to a whole week before the general public. It’s a low-volume affair, and we’d never, ever share/sell/provide your information without your knowledge – ‘cause that’s just so not Your Creative Connection.
     No Tricks – just RETREATS! Yesterday, we took all of our social media outlets LIVE with the unveiling of our website and Facebook page! Be sure to visit us on Facebook, and like our page to ensure that you miss nothing! We also have outposts on Instagram and Pinterest – we look forward to sharing art and artists that we love with you in each of these spaces, as well as snippets of what awaits you at our events. Hop on over and follow us, won’t you? We are currently putting the finishing touches on the plans for our Haw River event in October of 2018 – as soon as everything is in place, Registration will be open! Remember: Newsletter subscribers will get this news first – sign up, today!
     Until then, you can find loads of information on how we came to make this particular strong offer, and what you can anticipate at Your Creative Connection events on the website, with more content in the works. We could tell you about it, but we think it will be much more impressive for you to see it! So, stay tuned: we'll be sharing more and more in the days ahead. We look forward to having you with us on this incredible artventure! ...and since it is oh-so-true that more is merrier: how about sharing this event with a friend or two? You never know, it could be just the spark that their creative flame needs -- OR -- you might find yourself a roommate at the ready.
     We'll see you here again, soon!
     ~ PLA & MDP