January 13, 2016

love notes virtual dock

January 13, 2016/ Jennifer Belthoff

The first round of the Love Notes Postcard Project (#lovenotesjb) for 2016 has just begun. If you missed it do not worry as I will be hosting it three more times this year.

I love this project for it's simplicity. 3 postcards + 3 stamps = 3 weeks of happy mail! Plus, I provide a writing prompt so there is never any questions as to what to write about.

When I first began this project I had no idea that it would expand to all over the world This round we have individuals participating from:

Australia
Bahamas
Canada
Denmark
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States

It is incredible to me how one simple note in the mail can change a persons day for the better, bring happiness, and begin friendships. But that is what Love Notes does. It ignites sparks of love and kindness and spreads them throughout the world. The world could always use a little more love and kindness!

I wish there was a way for me to wave a magic wand and have everyone who is participating together. It would be so lovely to see be gathered around one very large table chatting about our lives, sharing our dreams, and gushing over our mutual passion for snail mail. But since that is not physically possible I invite you to join me on our virtual dock where you can stop by people's digital front porches and say hello. Get a peek into their world and see where they are writing from. Stop by and say hello.

Love Notes Postcard Project {14} some Participant Blogs
(in no particular order)

In our social world of facebook, instagram, and twitter we forget that so many people are sharing more of their hearts on their blogs. But they are still out there, and I know they would enjoy if you popped over for a visit and you would totally make their day if you left a comment.

But if you are looking to stay social you can find Love Notes:

On Facebook - stop by and join a community of love
On Instagram by searching #lovenotesjb

dear 2016

January 04, 2016/ Jennifer Belthoff

Dear 2016,

I have big plans for you. It is time for me to dare greatly and put into action many of the dreams that are living in my heart. I can see how all of the work I have done thus far has lead me to here. I am exactly where I am meant to be. I know I want to stretch further, reach higher, and take incredible risks. I don't want to play it safe. I want to try even with the possibility of failure. You never know unless you try.

I am on a journey and I know where I want to go.

I want to connect in person with my blog readers. I want to see their smile, hear their stories, and encourage them to take their own brave leaps forward
I want to move my body & become certified to teach yoga
I want to introduce more people to the powers of writing
I want to gather
I want to laugh
I want to spread joy

I know doing each one of these things requires me to put my heart out there. I am ready for this. I am ready to be seen. It is my time to shine and there is no reason for me to be living small.

I am going to pursue my dreams. I am going to chase after them with my whole heart and see where they take me. I am going to invite people in and encourage them to open up. I am going to create a safe space for individuals to gather. Yes, I am.

Never in a million years did I think that I would be where I am today. But here I am with my heart wide open. I sought out what moved me, I found my way, and came home to myself. I have carved my own path and want to continue to do so.

2016 I hope you are ready because now is the time. I am ready to shine. Let's do this!

Love,
Jennifer

Check In

How about you? What are your hopes and dreams for 2016? What do you want to reach towards? What do you hope to learn?

Love Notes Postcard Project

The next round of Love Notes begins January 10th!

All you need is:
   * 3 postcards
   * 3 stamps
   * an open heart

Kick the year off by sending a little bit of snail mail love. Click HERE to say YES!

December 28, 2015

Love Notes Postcard Project is back!

December 28, 2015/ Jennifer Belthoff

The Love Notes Postcard project is back for it's first installment for 2016 and I cannot wait to begin. We start on January 10th! Are you ready to say yes, click HERE to sign up. Not sure, read below for more information.

Is your mailbox feeling lonely?
Have you only been receiving bills and mailers?
Do you long for a little handwritten bit of sunshine to surprise you?

Look no further than the Love Notes Postcard Project

This FREE project only requires:

Three postcards
Three stamps
And an open heart

Next round begins January 10th

Here's how it works:

You will get paired up with another participant
Each Sunday for three weeks (beginning January 10th) a writing prompt will arrive in your email box
Simply respond to the writing prompt on your postcard and drop it in the mail before Thursday
Keep a look out in your mailbox for a postcard from your partner

That's right, simple and fun! Click HERE to sign up.

Pop on over to the Love Notes Postcard Facebook Page to say hello and check out below for some of the postcards sent in previous rounds on Instagram #lovenotesjb

October 07, 2015

love notes begins, again

October 07, 2015/ Jennifer Belthoff

Another round of the Love Notes Postcard Project (#lovenotesjb) began this Sunday and I am ecstatic! I started this project for two reason:

I LOVE snail mail
I was craving connection and thought others might be as well

The project is simple ... for three weeks you are matched up with someone, each Sunday I provide a writing prompt, and then you fill out your postcard in response to the prompt. Yup, it is that easy and the only cost is the postcard and a stamp.

When I began this project I had no idea how it would unfold. All I knew was that the only thing that arrived in my mailbox were bills and that needed to change. I needed sunshine and words that I can dig into. Something beautiful that I could hold in my hand that would push me to pause. And so the Love Notes Postcard Project began.

Individuals who have participated have taken this project above and beyond my wildest dreams. Some create mini works of art that they send through the mail, others continue to write to one another long after the round is over, and some have even formed deep friendships. This is my 13th time hosting and each time it get's better and better.

I wish there was a way for me to wave my magic wand and have everyone together. It would be lovely to see everyone's face, chat about what's important in our lives, and share our mutual passion for snail mail. But, since participants are from all over the world that isn't physically possible. So I invite you to gather on the virtual dock. It is here where we can visit one another's virtual front porches. Where we can get a peak into their lives and a feel for where they are writing from. Stop by and say hello.

**Love Notes Postcard Project {13} some Participant Blogs**

I am {secretly} dreaming up mini love note gatherings. An afternoon together around the table where we can meet and write love notes with one another. An open space where we can show up exactly as we are and be surrounded my kindred spirits. Is this something you would be interested in?

It is amazing how this project started out as a conversation between Dustin and I. An inkling of an idea. Bouncing thoughts back and forth with one another. And then just going ahead and taking the leap to see what would happen. I am so glad that I took that leap. It has brought me here to round 13 and knowing that there is so much love and beauty fluttering through the postal system. So fun!

What idea do you have bubbling? What little thing do you maybe want to try? Give it a chance for you never know what will come of it.

love notes postcard project

September 14, 2015/ Jennifer Belthoff

The Love Notes Postcard project is back for it's final installment for 2015 and I cannot wait to begin. My mailbox has been feeling lonely since the last round of Love Notes has ended. There was so much goodness and joy that spread throughout the world in July and I am excited to watch that unfold again. Are you ready to say yes, click HERE to sign up. Not sure, read below for more information.

Is your mailbox feeling lonely?
Have you only been receiving bills and mailers?
Do you long for a little handwritten bit of sunshine to surprise you?

Look no further than the Love Notes Postcard Project

This FREE project only requires:

Three postcards
Three stamps
And an open heart

Next round begins October 4th

Here's how it works:

You will get paired up with another participant
Each Sunday for three weeks (beginning July 12th) a writing prompt will arrive in your email box
Simply respond to the writing prompt on your postcard and drop it in the mail before Thursday
Keep a look out in your mailbox for a postcard from your partner

That's right, simple and fun! Click HERE to sign up.

Pop on over to the Love Notes Postcard Facebook Page to say hello and check out below for some of the postcards sent in previous rounds on Instagram #lovenotesjb

July 09, 2015

virtual dock

July 09, 2015/ Jennifer Belthoff

Welcome to our virtual dock where you can meet and great some of the lovely individuals participating in this round of the Love Notes Postcard Project {we begin this Sunday, July 12th. There is still time to join, just click here}. I love having the opportunity to walk onto each person virtual doorstep and hang out for a little bit. There are some really inspiring blogs about a range of topics. I wish I could snap my fingers and be gathered with everyone in person, but since I cannot this is the second best thing.

I invite you to sit down with a cup of tea and meet some lovely individuals.

welcome inside my heart

love notes virtual dock

Love Notes Postcard Project {14} some Participant Blogs
(in no particular order)