works of art

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   A new round of Love Notes is in full swing and beautiful notes are being sent through the mail.  Check    

   out some of the amazing things some of the participants have created above. 

I am blown away by the creativity, time, and effort poured into each one of these.  They are like little works of art. 

Thank you so much for sharing your notes on Instagram (#lovenotesjb) and the

Love Notes Facebook Page. 

your heART makes a difference

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Free ebook to celebrate one year - your heart makes a difference, gratitude, kindness, selfcare, love, creativity, forgiveness

Something very speical is arriving tomorrow on 12-12-12 to celebraete the one year anniversary of your heART makes a difference.  It is a free e-book featuring some inspiring stories from some of the 2012 contributors (including me), a welcome note from Louise, resources to help you radiate your energy, and free artwork to download.  It is going to be so good and we hope that you love it just as much as we do. Check back in tomorrow for the link.   

I am so blessed to have the opportunity to share my words over there each month.  The site is jam packed with so many inspiring individuals including one of my dear friends Kelly Barton.  Hop on over to check it out.   

Love Notes traveling over oceans

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Round 3 of Love Notes began today and I am in awe of all the international participants.  When I stumbled over my blog stats and saw that people from places like the United Kingdom, Australia, and Czech Republic were visiting the Love Notes page I thought maybe it was just some technological mix up.  But it appears that it may actually be true.

This round of Love Notes we have individuals participating from: USA, Canada, Australia, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Norway, Serbia, Scotland, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.

AMAZING!  I am blown away.  I love how the internet has pulled us all together and how we will be sharing our handwriting, words from our heart, and a tangible piece of paper across oceans and to different countries.  So incredibly amazing!

I am so excited for this round of Love Notes and look forward to all that will unfold.  Thank you to all the participants.  Its going to be good, so good.

grateful, so grateful for my brothers

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family

It can be so easy to get upset over words said
Comments made
But the truth is
I love these guys
They are my world
They make me laugh that side splitting kind of laughter
And no matter where we stand
No matter what was said
If they called me in the middle of the night and needed something
I am there, wherever there is
We grew up together
They teased me mercilessly
But they also had my back
They stood with me in the kitchen in the middle of the night
Telling me they loved me, and that they were glad I was home
They worked along side me
And let me tag along at Yankees Games
They are my brothers
And they are amazing
I adore who they are
And who they have grown into
They are strong, compassionate, and loving
And they all have an amazing sense of humor
When I am around them I am always laughing
I am lucky to have them in my life
And so incredibly grateful
We may not always agree
There may be moments where we don't understand one another
But we are always there for each other
And we know that
We are family, and always will be
And we are so happy for that
I am so grateful for each of them
And all that they bring to my life


beautiful YOU

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squam lake

photo by Thea Coughlin

Do you struggle to stand in your light

To see your true beauty

Accept and acknowledge what it is you are truly awesome at

Do you fight your way through the every day

Not going with what is easy

Making it harder than it has to be

Do you say yes

When what you really want to say is no

Your response wearing quickly on your soul

Do you battle with your inner critique

Every single day

Their voices shattering your hopes and dreams

Today is the day to begin fresh

Wipe the slate clean

Stand tall in all you are

Today is the day you listen to your heart

Go with what is truly calling you

Accept the easy path, for that is the path of your soul

Today is the day you say yes

Only to what you really want to do

And quickly say no to what will wear you down

Today is the day you believe in yourself

Acknowledge your strength, courage, and beauty

And really let it sink deep into your heart

What comes easy to you are your strengths

Do not fight them

Dive deep into them

You are uniquely you

No one does things the way you do

Believe in yourself

See yourself the way others see you

Look through the lens of their eyes

Allow your heart to open to what is true

You are AMAZING

You bring so much to this world

You shine a brilliant LIGHT

~~ Share here with all of us what makes you, YOU~~

In this space we will encourage and support the beautiful light you shine

It can be difficult to see yourself the way others do.  But when we take a step back, let a friend reflect it back to us it can be the most precious gift of all.

gathering here

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NYC

I am gathered here

In this collective city

Soaking in the individuals who are a part of Love Notes

I am enjoying visiting each of their little homes on the internet

Each names tells a unique story

We are all so diverse,

Yet collectively craving handwritten notes, connection, love

Each of us human

Standing here

Sharing a piece of our story

I am grateful for each individual who signs up

And their openess to take a chance

I am grateful for the

Time, thought, and effort they will put into this project

And for the little community that is growing because of Love Notes

We will be starting on Sunday

And I am looking forward to seeing what unfold this time around

There is still time for you to join us

And we would love for you to be with us

Head on over

HERE

to sign up