Weekly Moment of #Gratitude + Winner Announcement!

What I am grateful for:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Twitter Parties! - I hadn't had much of a chance to participate in any in the past few weeks because I have had so many events, but on Thursday I had a chance to participate in the #LivingBeautifully twitter party and I won one of the party prizes.  It's no surprise how much I love Twitter Parties, that's why I'm 'The Official #TwitterPartyDJ', but since I host so many and when you host you can't win the prizes, people sometimes forget I like to sometimes just attend them and have fun too!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - My Disconnect Time! - I wasn't as good with this for this week as I worked through the weekend, so I'm going to have to factor in some down time or maybe a long weekend soon. How were YOU at disconnecting this weekend?

I have been keeping my own daily list of things I am grateful for and taking time to acknowledge my blessings daily. A bit of concentrated focus on what you do have, instead of on what you lack or need, can make a huge shift in your life!

What are YOU most grateful for today Butterfly?

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What are you grateful for today? I'd love for you to write in and share what you are grateful for this week. The more you say it, the more you speak it, and the more you live in gratitude, the more you will find reasons to be grateful for, and the more reasons that the universe will send you to be grateful for. So join me on this journey of gratitude and inspiration. And you can post here daily (even though my list will be posted weekly).

Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.

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Winners Announcement:

BuDhaGirl Core Cuff Bracelet

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Congratulations to 'Big Fat Happy Buddha' (we post our winner usernames instead of full names, this is why it's in quotes) the winner of Ascending Butterfly's BuDhaGirl Core Cuff Bracelet Giveaway! (ARV $395), the winning entry was #10, and it was a Facebook Extra Credit Entry, for writing on the sponsors wall, so see folks, extra credit entries really can pay off! Join me in congratulating our latest winner!

Please Note: Just a reminder to giveaway entrants, please follow mandatory entry instructions very carefully, some of you are not doing the mandatory entry which means you are not entered in the final draw. We eliminate the entries that do not follow the mandatory entry instructions BEFORE we go to draw the winner which means that those going into the final draw have followed all the entry instructions! (We like to keep things fair!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Our next giveaway is going to be another pick your prize promotion from one of our favorite intimate brand partners, so stay tuned!

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Gratitude Journal Reco:

For those of you who are interested in keeping a gratitude journal this year, here is my recommendation and where to purchase it (I love that it gives you writing prompts for when you feel stuck on what to say!):

Make this Your Best Day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!

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Find out why @BryantParkNYC made this week's #Gratitude list + Active Amazing #Fashion/#Jewelry #Giveaway + I need YOU!

What I am grateful for:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - YOU! - Thanks for all of you that have taken a moment of your time to help us in the voting contests we are in the running for! In case you missed them:

I need your vote on two contests I am in the running for: 

(1) This is a ONE time only, super quick click, vote HERE

(2) This one is a super quick click daily vote HERE

and You won't get emails for voting by the way!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Finding a moment to Decompress in an un-expected place! - In between events during the week I wandered into Bryant Park and they have a games area, there are tables set up with games you can play already on them (like Chess, Scrabble, Jenga and more) and the young lady that works the tables was super helpful and encouraging and I got to play a game of scrabble in the park and our table was in view of the carousel and it was just this un-expected simple pleasure that I greatly enjoyed. It made me realize I don't stop and de-compress nearly often enough. I think I actually enjoyed that time spent in the park a bit more than the events I attended that day! I actually did something I never do, I totally lost track of time! So thanks Bryant Park! (And NO this isn't sponsored, they actually have no idea I was so inspired by my time there!)

What are YOU most grateful for today Butterfly?

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What are you grateful for today? I'd love for you to write in and share what you are grateful for this week. The more you say it, the more you speak it, and the more you live in gratitude, the more you will find reasons to be grateful for, and the more reasons that the universe will send you to be grateful for. So join me on this journey of gratitude and inspiration. And you can post here daily (even though my list will be posted weekly).

Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.

It is OK to *Re-Tweet* the link to this post and You can find me on Twitter here (@Tracy_Iglesias) Twitter love: re*tweet by copying and pasting the following into your update field at Twitter:

OK to RT: @Tracy_Iglesias This Week's 'Moment of Gratitude' and Active Giveaways!  - http://tiny.cc/n4Thx

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Your bracelet can be as unique as YOU are with these beautiful inserts!

BuDhaGirl Core Cuff Bracelet

Current Giveaway:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - As promised our amazing accessories giveaway has launched, and it's a beauty! One lucky butterfly will have their fashion socks knocked off when they get this beautiful statement bracelet, to win it, you've got to be in it! So enter to win the BuDhaGirl Core Cuff Bracelet today! (Did I mention the ARV on this one is $395?) With the main entry being easy peasy (as with all of our giveaways), why not take a chance?

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Gratitude Journal Reco:

For those of you who are interested in keeping a gratitude journal this year, here is my recommendation and where to purchase it (I love that it gives you writing prompts for when you feel stuck on what to say!):

Make this Your Best Day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!

˙·٠•●♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥●•●•٠·˙˙·٠•●♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥●•●•٠·˙˙·٠•●♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥●•●•٠·˙

FTC Disclosure: This is NOT a sponsored post, all opinions are 100% my own. Journal Recommendation uses an Amazon Affiliate Link. Questions about our Disclosure? Please visit: http://www.ascendingbutterfly.com/p/disclosure-policy.html

Weekly Moment of Gratitude, Winners Announcement and an AwesomeSauce #Giveaway!

What I am grateful for:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Events! - I have attended some great events (and some not so great ones too!) that I will recap soon! As a former Events Planner these are all wonderful learning experiences that's for sure!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - My Disconnect Time! - Trying to actively give myself more time to de-compress, which I definitely need.

I have been keeping my own daily list of things I am grateful for and taking time to acknowledge my blessings daily. A bit of concentrated focus on what you do have, instead of on what you lack or need, can make a huge shift in your life!

What are YOU most grateful for today Butterfly?

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What are you grateful for today? I'd love for you to write in and share what you are grateful for this week. The more you say it, the more you speak it, and the more you live in gratitude, the more you will find reasons to be grateful for, and the more reasons that the universe will send you to be grateful for. So join me on this journey of gratitude and inspiration. And you can post here daily (even though my list will be posted weekly).

Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.

It is OK to *Re-Tweet* the link to this post and You can find me on Twitter here (@Tracy_Iglesias) Twitter love: re*tweet by copying and pasting the following into your update field at Twitter:

OK to RT: @Tracy_Iglesias This Week's 'Moment of Gratitude' and Active Giveaways!  - http://tiny.cc/n4Thx

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Winners Announcement:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Congrats to Jackie P. and Dana R., our two winners in the Got Milk? Prize Basket Giveaway! Your awesome Gift Basket and American Express & Starbucks Giftcards are on the way!

BuDhaGirl Core Cuff Bracelet

Current Giveaway:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - As promised our amazing accessories giveaway has launched, and it's a beauty, one lucky butterfly will have their fashion socks knocked off when they get this beautiful statement bracelet, to win it, you've got to be in it! So enter to win the BuDhaGirl Core Cuff Bracelet today! (Did I mention the ARV on this one is $395?)

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Gratitude Journal Reco:

For those of you who are interested in keeping a gratitude journal this year, here is my recommendation and where to purchase it (I love that it gives you writing prompts for when you feel stuck on what to say!):

Make this Your Best Day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!

˙·٠•●♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥●•●•٠·˙˙·٠•●♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥●•●•٠·˙˙·٠•●♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥●•●•٠·˙

FTC Disclosure: This is NOT a sponsored post, all opinions are 100% my own. Journal Recommendation uses an Amazon Affiliate Link. Questions about our Disclosure? Please visit: http://www.ascendingbutterfly.com/p/disclosure-policy.html

Calling all 'fashionistas' and 'intentionistas', if you like your jewelry with Style AND Meaning, this #Giveaway is for YOU!

#SPONSORED: This Giveaway is Sponsored by: (see full disclosure statement below)

BuDhaGirl Logo

Ascending Butterfly began in 2009 with daily breathing affirmational meditations, for the first year we focused daily and exclusively on mind, body and soul wellness as a path to overall wellbeing. If our spirits are out of balance, invariably our bodies will be too.

I have had the pleasure of partnering with a wide variety of intention jewelry designers and sharing their amazing designs with you. I'm a fan of bold, statement jewelry, and when that jewelry is also intention based for me it's a super powerful combination that helps me feel more attuned to myself and the energy I'm putting forward.

I have had penpals my whole life, we all share a love of stationery and the fine art of putting our thoughts to paper. It is one of my penpals who introduced me to prayer boxes, a tradition she shared with her mother, that I was introduced to when she gifted me one for a birthday many years ago. Years later I discovered the power of using pyramids to make new moon wishes or new years goals and putting the paper inside of them. (I have a red pyramid I like to use to make New Years Goals for myself, on my birthday, NOT on New Years Eve and I also use it to add New Moon wishes throughout the year) it resides in my Meditation area.

After years of using my prayer box and my Pyramid, I hit on a stroke of brilliance, it's just so smart, I only wish I had invented this myself, a core cuff bracelet that allows you to carry intentions with you everyday in the form of super stylishly designed jewelry with a hidden secret inside!

Reminders on Display for the BuDhaGirl Core Cuff

About BuDhaGirl

BuDhaGirl is deeply rooted in the present while being elevated, informed and inspired by the past. Their products straddle the line between ornament and spiritual touchstones; they are enhancements for both body and soul. BuDhaGirl’s core foundation begins with fascinating objects and glamorous jewelry created to inspire awareness, knowledge and create brain health through purposeful interaction. They aim to re-introduce that wisdom into our lives in a simple yet powerful fashion. Their attitude and aesthetic is a unique combination of iconic and witty, traditional and edgy…and definitely, always chic.

“Clear your mind, breathe, and visualize intention(s) for the day. Think of it as a personal ritual.”

BuDhaGirl Core Cuff Bracelet

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - The BuDhaGirl Core Cuff is a jewelry piece with pedigree. Based on an extraordinary 1930's French creation, this modern version will hold your intention 'Reminders' in style!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Stainless Steel micron plated in 18kt gold that is finished and polished by hand

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Resin Bars add a modernist Art Deco Style

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ- Opening coffer lid reveals compartment to add your BuDhaGirl Reminder Daily (you can interchange with a large assortment of beautiful reminder inserts)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Weight: 3 oz

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Includes: Golden Guanyin First Level Reminder

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Packaged in a gorgeous acrylic Temple Display Box

How it works:

I included the YouTube Video on the Cuff because I thought it would be helpful for you to see it in action, it's a super fast, super simple way to align yourself to your intentions and be more vibrationally aligned to your purpose!

How I styled it: Jewelry: I am wearing the BuDhaGirl Core Cuff Bracelet in the color 'Jade', Handbag: Elliott Lucca Blue Cordoba Flap Front Shoulder Bag (in 'Teal' Exotic),  Jeans: Coldwater Creek Denim Bootcut Trouser Jeans

My Take:

I am living in this bracelet, I've used it daily to add pizazz to more casual outfits as well as with dressier outfits, and it has turned heads each and every single time I've worn it, I am absolutely obsessed with my BuDhaGirl Core Cuff Bracelet and with BuDhaGirl and I want to get ALL the extra intention reminders for my bracelet now! I have my eye on the 'Healing Buddha' reminder next!

The artwork on the reminders that go inside the cuff are simply beautiful, and also if you use a very thin paper you can also write your own intention and add it to it, I love that the reminders also have Mantras that you can say as you slip them inside the cuff out loud and then do it again silently during the day anytime you want.

I couldn't imagine a more perfect collaboration, Ascending Butterfly and BuDhaGirl are definitely a match made in intentional living and spirituality heaven!

BuDhaGirl Core Cuff Bracelet

Win It:

You know I'm always looking out for my butterflies, and I am super happy that our friends at BuDhaGirl have offered to sponsor a BuDhaGirl Core Cuff Bracelet Giveaway for one super lucky butterfly!

Just use the rafflecopter widget below to get in your entries, as always, the first entry is easy peasy, so just be sure to do the main/mandatory entry FIRST and then do as many of the others as you'd like for 'extra credit' :-)

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Get Social With it: 

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @BuDhaGirl via twitter
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 'Like' BuDhaGirl on Facebook
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - You can also become 'pin' friends with BuDhaGirl on Pinterest too!

(And don't forget to tell them you saw them featured on Ascending Butterfly! And doing so gives you extra entries in the giveaway too!)

So Butterfly what intentions would you use this bracelet to help you align to?

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