you are loved (and a giveaway)
Woke up this morning with a strong need to tell you (yes you) this:
I know sometimes joy might feel far away.
I know sometimes it might feel like people don't get it, don't get you.
I know sometimes the loneliness can feel tangible.
I know sometimes love feels confusing or even a bit lost in the midst of everything else.
I know sometimes the twirling, swirling thoughts take over even when you are trying to find the quiet spaces.
I know because this is my life too sometimes.
Today,
I want to invite you to take five deep breaths
and trust that you
(yes you)
are deeply loved.
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(locket available in the shop)
This is my favorite soul mantra to hammer into lockets because I know the power of these words, of hearing them, wearing them, of having someone hand you a gift that says these words. So you know. So you trust. So you can hold onto the truth that you are loved.
Today, I'm giving away four of these "You Are Loved" Soul Mantra lockets to four different people.
To enter the giveaway, please leave a comment sharing who you would give one of these lockets to if you could. Be sure to put your email address in the email address box so that I can contact you. The giveaway closes Sunday evening, and I will announce the winners here in this post Monday morning.
Giveaway Winners:
I decided to giveaway 8 lockets because I was so moved by this entire experience. A new post about all of this coming soon, but here are the winners below:
Steve who wrote about giving it to his wife
Ashley who wrote about giving it to her friend
Alicia who wrote about giving it to her 18-year-old daughter
Missy K who wrote about giving it to her friend
Angie who wrote about giving it to her sister
Anita who wrote about giving it to her niece
BethAnn who wrote about giving it to her daughter
Crystal who wrote about giving it to her best friend
Please check your email as you should have a note waiting from me. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your light with the world,
Liz
PS Working away on the new ecourse. Here is a peek.
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Reader Comments (202)
I would give it to my sister. She has filed for divorce and she and their four kids are really, really struggling.
I would give this to my 47-year old daughter who has MS.
I would gift this to my 12 year old self, so that she might finally know the peace she deserves. The world did not show her love or kindess, and she has spent a lifetime seeking to prove she is anything but loved.
I would give this locket to my niece Honey, who is currently been out of a job for a while. She is needing a little pick me up. Not to mention that she is greatly loved.
I would give this to my father.. my mother passed a couple weeks ago and he isnt handling it well.. I would give this to him so he always knows he is loved
This is a beautiful piece of jewelry and a beautiful message. Right now with where I am at, I think I would keep it for a little bit. When I am ready and the moment is right I would pass it off to a friend in need. Thanks for the giveaway. God Bless.
I'd give this to my mumma. She's a manager at a nursing home and goes out of her way for residents and their families each and every day. She gives so much kindness and love and hard work, I'd love her to look at these beautiful words everyday to remind her that her hard work is worth it.
I would give this to my friend who thinks she is all alone, thinks she isn't beautiful, but needs to see that we all love her and that her life is a beautiful gift. Maryme@juno.com
My sister who I miss very much.
I would give this locket to my best friend who is the most incredible person I know. She always gets the short end of the stick and is trying to get a new job and having a hard time based stricktly on the fact that she is a female. I just want her to know that she is loved reguardless of anything else.
If I was to win I would give it to my daughter who just had her first child. I love you sissy.
I would give this locket to my new prayer partner whom I met in a recent Bible study class. She has newly divorced after being married 16 years to a pastor--so she not only divorced her husband, but she also divorced her home church. She is raising two amazing sons and dealing with her mom who has Alzheimer's. All the while, she remains positive and spreads God's love to everyone with whom she comes in contact. But a reminder that SHE is loved would do her a world of good!
I would give this to my dear sister who has gone through so much from a an abusive husband to much worse. She has never been so low and she has given so much to all those around her and continues to do so despite her pain. She has taken care of so many who are sick though battling cancer herself and beating it she still battles daily with health issues but never lets on. She is the essence of strength and many times she is so tough on herself and there is no one more dear to so many and more loved then her she is my dear dear sister and friend. Right now she needs to know she is loved.
I would give your lovely yet simply designed "You Are Loved" pendant to my daughter Eva, who is turning 25 this month. She lives in British Columbia with her partner and 2 year old son and I live in Ontario. She has created a joyful and holistically healthy life after battling with substance abuse and winning. She has grown into an amazingly beautiful woman who is creative, intelligent, confident, as well as, spiritual. I want to remind her everyday that she is loved even when we can't be together or be in touch.
Thank you Liz for offering such a beautiful gift made from your own heart and hands.
I would give it to my mom because she always told me that I am loved. She once told me she wished she could protect me from the world and protect my heart from getting broken. I would give this to her because even though I am now grown up, and my heart has been broken a few times... I have been able to grow stronger and walk with confidence knowing I am loved. I want to give that love back to her and to thank her for always being my mommy, my best friend, and loving me no matter what.
I would give it to my best friend. She has been abused through most of her childhood and now as an adult has found it hard to realize she is loved by many. I think she would benefit the most.
I would obviously give one to both of my daughters and then one to two special girls who I love like my own kids. Both were recently victims of bullying. I'd love for all of them never forget that someone loves them. They are truly beautiful!
I would give this to a friend who has been through too much and constantly blames herself. She was in a physically abusive marriage and other unhealthy relationships. She feels like everyone hates her and is constantly just trying to please others without feeling any love back. She needs this reminder more than anyone I know because she is loved more strongly and by more people than she could ever realize.
My sister who is trying desperately to have a bub and sometimes needs a reminder about how special she is...
My son comes to my mind first. He struggles day to day with Asperger's syndrome, among other things. He often tells me he feels different. He's only eleven, but has the soul of an old man. I love him dearly, and want him to know that wherever his life takes him he is loved.
I would give this to my cousin and best friend. She has recently lost her father to cancer and lives in Texas sepetated from the rest of the family. Due to money being short we are not able to see each other very often and I miss her being near me we used to be "attached at the hip" I think something tangible that she could touch and hold onto would help her get through some of the lonliness I know she struggles with. What an amazing mantra!!
I would give this to my beautiful daughter.
If I won this I would give it to my granddaughter for her graduation gift to remind her that even though she's away at college I will always loveher
I would give it to my daughter.
My sister is one of the most selfless people I have ever met. She helped raise myself and my 4 other siblings (putting her life on hold), during a family crisis... she had completely devoted herself to her daughter (again put her needs last), my other sister died in a car accident my sister held the family together.... her daughter has had a child and she is completely devoted in helping raise her granddaughter (yes again putting her life on hold)..... she is a constant, a person that always thinks of everyone else.... to this day she is alone with no one to tell her she is loved because she loves with everything she's got.... she would never admit to anyone but everyone needs to know their loved, especially her.... I don't fell I should get this over anyone else on here, but felt good to let everyone know how wonderful she really is.... lov ya Jewel's....