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I had a Split Second to Choose. Be Upset or Be Grateful

Alegna Soap® Lavender Lemongrass soap

 

I was practicing my presentation for the Handcrafted Soap and Cosmetic conference and my phone rang. The woman who called said her name was Deborah and she purchased my soaps at a garage sale. She wanted to know if I still made them. I had a split second to choose. Be upset or be grateful.

I could easily be really upset. Someone bought or received my soaps as a gift, didn’t like them and sold them at their garage sale. How could someone not like my soaps? I mean, even if they aren’t your favorite, it’s soap. Everyone uses it, right? Why would you sell them at your garage sale?  My feelings could easily be hurt and I knew that was not where I wanted this conversation to go. Deborah had bought my soaps and loved them. In fact, she loved them so much she found the card that was in the bag and called me because she wanted more.

I took a deep breath and chose to be grateful. I told her yes, I still was making soap. She told me that she had purchased a bag of 4 soaps, and the Lavender Lemongrass was her favorite. We talked for a few minutes and I asked her if she would she like to come to my Open House on Saturday.

Deborah came with her friend Jeannine. I showed them my soap studio and told them I was grateful they found me. They both bought some soap and Deborah held up her favorite bar so I could take a picture. My soap ended up in the hands of someone who loved it and she even shared it with her friend. How could I not be grateful for the person who didn’t like my soaps?

I had a split second to choose. Be upset or be grateful. I’m so glad I chose to be grateful.

What are you grateful for this week?

 

Yours in Gratitude,

Angela

 

 

Filed Under: Gratitude List Tagged With: Gratitude, Handcrafted Soap and Cosmetic Guild, Lavender Lemongrass, Open House, Soap Conference

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  1. Kristen Fusaro-Pizzo says

    April 24, 2017 at 4:42 am

    This is the perfect “when life gives you lemons” story. I’m so glad you were able to find new, dedicated customers.

    Reply
    • Angela Carillo says

      April 24, 2017 at 4:50 am

      Yup Kristen, it really was! Deborah and I hit it off and laughed about the garage sale. She said she’s now my biggest fan and that was why she brought Jeannine.

      Reply
  2. Emily Palermo says

    April 24, 2017 at 8:35 am

    Great story.

    Reply
    • Angela Carillo says

      April 24, 2017 at 2:52 pm

      Thanks Emy, I’m finding that looking at things in a positive light gets easier the more you do it.

      Reply
  3. Kimberlee Mule says

    April 25, 2017 at 6:20 am

    Everything happens for a reason! Great job looking on the bright side.

    Reply
    • Angela Carillo says

      April 26, 2017 at 8:17 am

      Deborah was so happy she found me, and I’m happy she did too. A win for both of us!

      Reply
  4. Sharon T McLaughlin MD FACS says

    April 25, 2017 at 8:52 pm

    You never know where the next customer will come from. I am glad you chose to be grateful.

    Reply
    • Angela Carillo says

      April 26, 2017 at 8:18 am

      That is so true Sharon. Your next customer could be the person standing in line behind you in the grocery store. Always put your best foot forward.

      Reply
  5. Donna DeRosa says

    April 25, 2017 at 10:22 pm

    What a great story. Your always positive vibes helped you find each other.

    Reply
    • Angela Carillo says

      April 26, 2017 at 8:19 am

      Thanks Donna, I like that!

      Reply
  6. johnmuller says

    June 18, 2017 at 11:35 pm

    Hi nice article, thank you for sharing.. handmade soap is the best one to protect the skin.

    Reply
    • Angela Carillo says

      June 20, 2017 at 4:16 pm

      Thanks John, I agree!

      Reply

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