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Thankful & Blessed with Bellelily & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #189

September 22, 2020 / 56 Comments
statement tee, graphic tee, distressed denim, moto jacket, fall outfit, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
statement tee, graphic tee, distressed denim, moto jacket, fall outfit, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
statement tee, graphic tee, distressed denim, moto jacket, fall outfit, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
statement tee, graphic tee, distressed denim, moto jacket, fall outfit, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
statement tee, graphic tee, distressed denim, moto jacket, fall outfit, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge

“Unhappiness is a contagious disease caused by a chronic deficiency of gratitude.”

 Mokokoma Mokhonoana

I am a firm believer that one’s quality of life is directly influenced by one’s approach to life. We have very little control over the things that life throws our way and I have found that maintaining a simple roll with the punches attitude really works wonders in living one’s best life. By nature, we humans are a very adaptable species. Otherwise, we would not have survived as long as we have. While adaptability is paramount to our survival on earth, it is our mindsets and our perspectives that are most influential with regard to our levels of happiness.

I don’t know about you but I don’t want to live out my years just surviving. I want all the happy fun things, too. And so I decided many years ago to always be mindful of the wonderful gifts that I have been given. Every morning when I wake up, I take a quick inventory of the abundant blessings in my life and I offer a silent nod of thankfulness to the universe for surrounding me with so much love and overwhelming joy.

statement tee, graphic tee, distressed denim, moto jacket, fall outfit, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
statement tee, graphic tee, distressed denim, moto jacket, fall outfit, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
statement tee, graphic tee, distressed denim, moto jacket, fall outfit, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
statement tee, graphic tee, distressed denim, moto jacket, fall outfit, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
statement tee, graphic tee, distressed denim, moto jacket, fall outfit, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge

“Mindfulness is by far the most supreme expression of gratefulness for being alive.”

Mokokoma Mokhonoana

Today I have yet another fun statement tee from Bellelily to share. I was really drawn to this Thankful & Blessed O-Neck Baseball T-Shirt for a few reasons. I do love a baseball style tee for the cooler weather. The gray and burgundy color palette is one of my favorites for fall. And the message itself spoke to me in so many ways.

Disclaimer: This tee shirt was gifted to me for purposes of this product review. As always, all thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.

Showcasing my thankfulness for all the blessings in my life prominently on my chest is just one fun way to remind ourselves that we really do get to choose our happiness. Plus the styling options for an inspiring graphic tee are endless. You can see how I have styled my other Bellelily statement tees here, here, and here.

statement tee, graphic tee, distressed denim, moto jacket, fall outfit, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
statement tee, graphic tee, distressed denim, moto jacket, fall outfit, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
statement tee, graphic tee, distressed denim, moto jacket, fall outfit, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
statement tee, graphic tee, distressed denim, moto jacket, fall outfit, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
Yes, these are the same preloved boots I featured in yesterday’s Thrifty Six post.
statement tee, graphic tee, distressed denim, moto jacket, fall outfit, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge

“You cannot, at the very same time, be grateful and unhappy, or ungrateful and happy.”

Mokokoma Mokhonoana

This last quote has really struck a chord for me. I really truly believe that happiness and gratitude are directly linked to one another. I literally find myself overwhelmed with gratitude at least once a day which allows me to sit in a place of happiness straight down to my very core being. Even in the worst of circumstances, there is still so much love and kindness and goodness in the world. And when we recognize it, pay attention to it, and accept it openly and graciously, the limits are quite boundless as far as happiness is concerned. Throw in a bit of gratitude and thankfulness and one’s cup with continue to overflow.

Even in times of sadness, I can still feel an immense amount of gratitude and thankfulness because one bad day does not erase a lifetime of blessings. Plus without sad times, how could we ever embrace and appreciate good times?

statement tee, graphic tee, distressed denim, moto jacket, fall outfit, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
statement tee, graphic tee, distressed denim, moto jacket, fall outfit, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
statement tee, graphic tee, distressed denim, moto jacket, fall outfit, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
statement tee, graphic tee, distressed denim, moto jacket, fall outfit, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
statement tee, graphic tee, distressed denim, moto jacket, fall outfit, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge

If you have been searching for high quality graphic tees that make meaningful statements, Bellelily has a huge variety of colorful options in stock. Use my special discount codes listed below to receive additional savings.

  • Code SOEE10 will save you 10% off your order over $19
  • Code SOEE15 will save you 15% off your order over $69 

For size reference, I am wearing a 3XL in all of my Bellelily tees. I have worn and washed five of these tees so far and they wash beautifully. This baseball style tee is just as soft and comfortable as the others!

So tell me…do you approach life from a place of gratitude? Or does something else work better for you?

statement tee, graphic tee, distressed denim, moto jacket, fall outfit, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
statement tee, graphic tee, distressed denim, moto jacket, fall outfit, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
statement tee, graphic tee, distressed denim, moto jacket, fall outfit, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
statement tee, graphic tee, distressed denim, moto jacket, fall outfit, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
statement tee, graphic tee, distressed denim, moto jacket, fall outfit, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge

Before I get to the business of the link party, however, I do have to give a little shout out to my 9 year old, Awesome Archie. He has been the one behind the camera for most of my photos lately including all of the ones in this post. He wasn’t very enthusiastic about his new job when I told him that we would be going for daily walks and taking photos at some point during his virtual at-home school days. But he is embracing it now and getting a bit creative with the camera which I love! In fact, he has gotten Radical Ralphie wanting to try his hand as photographer! I find things like the images below on my camera roll after my photoshoots. And I couldn’t be more thankful and blessed to have these two little amazing, although challenging, human beings in my world!

And now the featured favorites from last week.

Reader Favorite (Most Clicked)

Debbie of Fashion Fairy Dust shared a much needed message in her post, Teachers Are Humans Too + Snake Print Button Down & Birks. Plus her outfit is wicked cute and she has some really cool shopping/styling advice in this post, too. I am such a huge admirer of Debbie’s ability to weave an incredible outfit and a powerful message into one blog post.

Debbie of Fashion Fairy Dust

Fashion Favorite

Lizzie of Lizzie in Lace shared one of my favorite looks of all time in her post, Neutral Fall Outfit Essentials to Complete Your Wardrobe. I had a major bout of outfit envy when she shared this outfit last fall (I think I featured it as a favorite then as well) and my feelings have not changed. I freaking love everything about this outfit combination.

Lizzie of Lizzie in Lace

Non-Fashion Favorite

Dee of Grammy’s Grid shared her post, A Themed Linkup 28 for Soup Recipes. I am a huge fan of soup and get so excited when soup season arrives. I have a whole bunch of my favorite recipes that we make every year, but I am always looking for new ones to try. For soup lovers like me, this link party was like hitting the jackpot! I can’t wait to try some of these amazing recipes.

Grammy’s Grid

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

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Keeping it on the edge,

Shelbee

Linking up with these Fabulous Link Parties.

Recreate my look from Bellelily..

Outfit Details: Thankful & Blessed Tee-c/o Bellelily / Moto Jacket-Old Navy / Jeans-Torrid / Boots-Thrifted / Hat-? / Necklace-Gift Shop in Iceland / Earrings-Shelbee’s Shoppe

Available in 2 colors

I am a midlife woman, wife, and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.

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