love letter to play

Dear Play,

I have much to learn from you.  About letting go, not worrying about what others are thinking, and just being present in the moment.  You push me to my edges.  You encourage me to stretch, to reach, to grow.  You bring out my laughter and plaster the biggest smile across my face.  

When I am entangled up in you I forget about the weight that I am carrying around on my shoulders.  I feel as if the world opens up to me and possibilities are endless.  You give me hope to keep on trying and you remind me of the simple joys in life.  

Oh dear play you infuse me with happiness.  You take an ordinary day and make it extraordinary.  

It is not always easy for me to fall into your arms.  There are times when my guard is up and I am unsure of how to let you in.  But once I do I realize how much I need you.  Life without play just isn't a life at all.  

I am grateful to Dustin for always reminding me of you.  He nudges and nudges, knocking down my wall and bringing out the silly in me.  He always get's me to play.  

Thank you for stretching me.  For creating the very best memories.  For infusing laughter.  For brightening my day.  For reminding me again and again what an integral part of my life you are.  Oh dear play, you make this world a brighter place.  

xo
Jennifer

Join me in 14 days of love notes and write your very own love note to play.  How do you show up in the world and play?  What way do you integrate play into your everyday?  I will be writing one love letter a day for fourteen days.  For it is love that makes the world go round.  

love letter to the world

Dear World,

You give me so much.  Stunning sunsets, beautiful days, fresh air to breathe deeply into.  You create this magical work of art that I get to walk through each and every day.  I know there are many days when I do not appreciate it.  So many days when my head is down, my heart is heavy, and I am rushing from one thing to the next.  But you never give up on me.  You always surprise me.  You fill the steps I take with beauty and drop feathers right beneath my feet when I need them most.  Oh world, you fill me up in so many inspiring ways.  Always giving, giving, giving, and never once asking for anything in return.  You allow me space to go whenever my heart wants to travel, and when I am there you show up with your brilliant colors painting the most beautiful scene.  

I am filled with so much gratitude for you.  Grateful for the way you show up and share your light.  You give me so much space to be me.  You challenge me to work through the seasons and shine my light in the darkness.  Thank you for all you do and all you are.  

xo
Jennifer

Join me in 14 days of love notes and write your very own love note to the world.  What would you thank it for?  What are you grateful it has given you?  Each day from now until Valentines day I will be writing one love letter a day.  For it is love that makes the world go round.