Why Gratitude? Be sure to visit Dina's Blog to learn more about why she chose gratitude as the theme for this challenge and how expressing gratitude can positively effect your life. 

Participation and Rules: 
• A new journal prompt will be posted the first Wednesday of each month at 12:00pm EST on both the Ranger Ink and Dina Wakley blogs. 

• Create a piece of art inspired by Dina's prompt.

• Post your artwork on Instagram or Facebook (be sure the post is public so we can see it!) using the hashtags #showusyourMEdia and #gratitudestartswithME 

• Each month we will randomly select a winner from Instagram and Facebook to receive a Dina Wakley MEdia prize.  The winner and their artwork will be announced on the Ranger blog post each month. 

• View the full challenge rules here.

August Gratitude Prompt:

Wow, this is our 12th challenge! How has your experience been as you created your gratitude journal?

The quarantine and its accompanying masks/face coverings have really made me miss interaction with others. I miss community, I miss friends. One thing I noticed I really miss is smiles from strangers. I realized that when a stranger smiles at me, and I smile back, that it has a long-lasting effect. I am grateful for smiles from strangers, and can't wait until I can see everyone's faces again.

 Here is what Dina created this month:

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Visit Dina's blog for details, materials list and a brief description on how she created her journal spread. We can't wait to see what you create this month! Be sure to check back next month for the next prompt and prize winners!