Love Loudly

My dear, sweet lovely adventurers... it has been too long!  As many of you may know, I am closing my little shop for the summer because I am directing a summer camp in the mountains near Flagstaff, Arizona.  I am so so excited... but also a little sad to leave my lovely adventure at home, my husband and pups and of course my craft room!  But, I am confident that God has called me and given me the gifts for this amazing opportunity and adventure.  It's just a week away!  

I can't wait to share the lessons I'm sure to learn and come back with fresh new ideas and dreams for this lovely adventure!  I wanted to write a pre-adventure post with some encouragement and inspiration for you dear sweet souls. 

I've been really inspired lately to be very honest and encouraging with my words.  I think we all walk around thinking that everyone else has it together, and everyone else must know how great they are and what gifts they have.  But, it turns out not that many of us do.  And even if we've known it at some point or been encouraged that doesn't always last.  Doubts creep in and make us forget the words that once gave us confidence.  

So I created some designs that speak to what I've been working on in my life.  "Love One Another Deeply" and "Love Loudly" both call on us to be bold and encouraging with our words.  To be vulnerable and to take that step into what we feel like might be an uncomfortable moment as we tell someone what they mean to us, what beauty we see in them and what gifts they have.  

Everyone deserves to be loved and to know they are loved.  Some days, we need someone to love us loudly. To tell us direct encouraging words, to make time for us or bring us flowers for no reason.  So, I challenge you to love loudly.  Message, email, text, call, speak in person with those in your life that you love.  Even if you can't see that they need it or they haven't asked... we always need to know that we are loved. 

I can't wait to reconnect with you all in the fall and I hope you have the most beautiful couple of months. In the mean time I'll probably be in the mountains wearing this awesome hat my grandma got me.  And you can always follow me on Instagram @thelovelyadventure for updates on my adventure! 

Know you are loved,

The Lovely Adventurer