I woke up this week to a flood of notifications and discovered that my recent post, “Why I Relate to Jean Valjean,” was selected for Freshly Pressed. What an unexpected and humbling honor!
My heartfelt thanks to the WordPress editors for the spotlight — it’s a joy to be featured among so many gifted creators! And to each of you who read, liked, shared, or left a thoughtful comment: thank you! Your words and presence mean more than you know. I’m slowly making my way through every comment with deep appreciation!
If you’re new here, welcome! This space is devoted to reflections on personal growth, spiritual insight, emotional intelligence, and human connection — writing that seeks to awaken awareness and illuminate the soul!
I’m so glad you’re here for the journey!
May light continue to find us — in our words, our wonder, and the quiet grace of shared creation!
With gratitude,
Betty
Betty!!! Hi! 🙋
Congratulations! I’m so happy for you that one of your posts got Freshly Pressed! You deserved it! Wooooo!!! 🥳🎊
I hope the same happens to my joyful corner, though it’s a new blog, so it may take a while. I’m, however, worried that I may never get Freshly Pressed.
In my tech blog, however, I instead got a message from the Fediverse attacking me for “promoting Google spyware”. Clearly, that person never read my most recent blog post in my tech blog, and just wanted to find a reason to fight with me with baseless accusations. I deleted the comment because I didn’t want to waste time.
Even so, I’m so happy for you!
Wishing you a joyful weekend! ☺️🎊
Thank you, Aptivi! Wooooo!!! Is right!🥳🎊 I was so thrilled! I hope you get the honor one day!
So sorry you were attacked for you Google spyware promotion, but I am glad you have moved on and have put that behind you!
Wishing you a wonderful, amazing weekend, Aptivi!🌹Enjoy!
You’re most welcome! 🥳🎊 Your thrill and excitement is contagious! Thank you so much for your kind hopes, I hope to get the honor one day!
Thank you so much! Of course, I will enjoy. You too, Betty, enjoy! 🌹
What a nice surprise, Betty! Congrats on this honoring milestone! I am happy for you, my friend! Well done! Light and blessings to you, always! ✨🙏💖🌻🌈
It is a wonderful suprise Susana! Thank you for you kind words and compliment!🙏💖 Much light and love to you as well!
Congratulations, Betty.🎊🎉🎉🎉
Even when I can’t leave a comment, I still take the time to carefully look at your wonderful posts.🥰💝🌺🌺🌺
Happy Saturday, Hitomi! 🌺Thank you for the compliment!!! I deeply appreciate you! No worries, I know how time consumming it is to comment on every blog post. Just knowing you are here is appreciation enough for me!!!🌹 You’re presense is felt!!
I’m grateful for your kindness, Betty.🥰💝🌺🌺🌺
My pleasure! Hitomo!😊🌺
Betty! I’m so happy to hear this – congratulations and it is a sign that you must continue with your great writing! Mike
Thank you, Mike! I appreciate the compliment! I look forward to continuing to write!
Dear Betty,
What a beautiful and well-deserved recognition! Congratulations on being selected for Freshly Pressed.
Your gratitude is as inspiring as the writing that brought you this honor. I especially love the thought of finding light “in our words, our wonder, and the quiet grace of shared creation.” May this recognition open the door to many more meaningful connections and continue to illuminate your journey of personal growth, spiritual insight, and human connection.
Wishing you many more moments of inspiration and grace ahead. 🙏
Your words bring tears of joy to my heart! My gratitude is overflowing! I appreciate your kindness and the hopes you hold for me with all my heart! Thank you, Vijay! 🕊️🙏🙇♀️