06/29/2022
“Encouragement is like Oxygen to the human spirit. Don’t forget you’re carrying someone else’s air. Encourage them; help them breath”❤️ ~Jeremy Riddle
This spoke to me this morning. I know life has thrown some serious curveballs our way and we’re all carrying some heavy things, but the good news is…we get to chose how we handle these adversities (I know sometimes this is easier said than done!).
We’re seeing a lot of division (again) in some very heavy but delicate issues and we have to remember that we can agree to disagree and still value and respect the people that don’t share our views.
This COULD be a tremendously long post, but at the heart of it, I want to say this… I know that the world is NOT all sunshine and rainbows. Trust me, I struggle my a** off like anyone else. There are some real heart issues that have kept me up at night and I am CONSTANTLY reminding myself of the kind of person I am striving to be (verses my flesh that really wants to lash out!!) For ME, I have found that the antidote to anger and bitterness is to find ways to encourage and bless others (again, not something that always comes easy!!) But I think we can all agree that our world could really benefit from some more kindness and compassion right now💕
I always love to post these sales of our YOU ARE LOVED items, because the orders are often accompanied by a little story from my customers who are either struggling themselves, or want to bless and encourage someone that is really struggling. This is why I created the YAL initiative over 6 years ago. If you’re not familiar, 10% of all YAL purchases is donated to help further educate on Mental Health Awareness and Su***de Prevention.
Is there someone in your life that could use a little extra reminder? If that is you, let me say this right now, with all sincerity…
• You CAN do this!
• Life is hard sometimes, but YOU are so much stronger and more capable than you know! Don’t give up!
• and finally, you truly are so very treasured and loved! Don’t EVER forget that💕