Things have been hard.

A video I feel needed to be made, especially before the holidays.

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[dodalton]

What a fantastic video. Gratitude is powerful and I also want to say as a mom and someone who has seen her share of bad hands, it's a balancing act. It's OK to acknowledge the hardship and heartbreak in our lives, and 'feel all the feels' about it, but always keep one hand firmly on the good things that abound. Let them lift you up and comfort you until the dust settles. It always settles. Good comes back around. Love and light to anyone who needs it right now. 💖

[rachaelrobirds]

I struggle with seasonal depression every year. Thank you so much for sharing, it’s immensely appreciated.

[RoseDoesIt]

Loved this SO MUCH, Starla. I think many people could do with having this moment of reflection. Thank you for this. ❤

[Abritswife]

Starla,
Thank you for the reminder...life is hard but provides so many opportunities to improve and to help others. You are a gem!

[marquinarawlings]

We’re definitely in some rough times right now. I really appreciate you taking the time to put this video together to encourage all of us to keep hope alive, remain grateful, and just keep putting one foot in front of the other. Blessings and peace to you and your family 🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️

[TeeMugEmporium]

HI Starla, this vid you made is so touching, you're so sweet. God Bless you. Sending good energy and much love your way.

[rebekkalc]

This was a lovely and needed video, thank you so much for helping us all. Right now I'm having a hard time, I have one family member in the hospital for sudden cardiac issues and another who is going through chemo for cancer, my husband & I are renovating my grandmother's house, and both of our work places are struggling financially. I normally love the holiday season but this year, I'm at such a mental loss. But videos like this help me and I'm sure many others, feel less alone. Wishing you all the best,

[cjp-]

This video was needed and appreciated. Your voice was so soothing and right on time. I loved to see this side of you. Very refreshing and I'll be donating to the Wish List as I know what it's like to go through tough times as well.

[MsLaCue]

Thank you. I needed to hear this, as I've felt so alone with my feelings. Your video also made me remember what I have to be grateful about.

[carolynbenson]

Starla thank you for such a raw reminder that we are so blessed. Even those of use who are actively struggling with family issues, health, finances, etc.. There is still so much good in the world, and I have been trying to make more of it myself lately! I have done several little things to spread joy to people I care about, and complete strangers. I hope that others will take this path too, and that we can all find a bit of happiness helping others! I have recently been using Threads a lot more because it feels much more positive than the other platforms lately, and I try to every day go comment on someone's "success story" whether its a sale, or an I got out of bed today, kind of success. 😄 Thanks for being a lighthouse in the fog 💡🔦

[DeanneClinton]

Just stumbled upon you and your channel. Ready to join HAA. Have been consuming your videos until then. This one is so very well said. Thank you for sharing. I admire your drive and heart for people.

[Mstruth]

This was such a beautiful video—thank you for recording it ❤ I watched the business mindset webinar that you did last Friday, and it was NOT what I was expecting. I really appreciated the information you shared, and it gave me a lot to think about. Now this video has been an encouragement to keep going and to keep putting beautiful things out into the world despite the challenges that our family continues to face. 😊

[tanyaterziyska]

Thank you, Starla! I love what you do! You've help me so much with my Etsy journey and also with staying focused!

[thedestinywin]

Thank you so much you r sweet heart, I came here just by chance and I am glad I did, you are such a good motivator !!

[shannonsartshop]

Thank you for this video, things are really hard right now. I’m glad to have somewhere to go to look for people to help. ❤

[Dareanddoit]

You spoke soo nice, Starla! Thank you for this video and for sharing those memories. I was very impressed by your words.There is hope even in the darkest darkness❤

[charmingchapters]

Needed to hear this today. Thank you for all that you & Marc do. 💖

[angelscustomgifts]

Thank you for this video Starla. It's been such a rough few months for us and thank you so much for doing this. It reminded me to step back and be thankful for where we are now vs where we've come from.

[cchou]

Bless you, Starla. You are a shining light in our community. 😊

[KindnessAlwaysMatters]

Thank you for doing this. Thank you for your words and your love.