Be Love

   

Happy Love Day, lovelies! I'm usually not a fan of the over-popularized Hallmark holiday, but I do appreciate the reminder of love floating through the air all month long.

Whether you have a babe to celebrate the day with, your celebrating with some of your gal pals, or you'll be alone, we ALL have someone we love and can show intentionality to this love month! I thought it'd be fun to share 5 of my favorite ways to remind others that they are thought of and loved, with you.

1. LISTEN TO A FRIEND/FAMILY.. life is hard and sometimes we just need someone to hear our heartaches, struggles, exciting news etc! Try practicing intentional listening by being fully present in your conversations this month.. set your phone, thoughts, & quick responses aside and be all ears!

2. CHECK UP ON AN ELDERLY NEIGHBOR .. my precious neighbor "Grandma" comes to mind when I think of this one. Make a phone call or knock on their door .. plan a visit or take them a meal.. 5-10 minutes can be such a spirit lifter for a lonely person.

3. MAKE A TREAT + DELIVER TO A NURSING HOME .. if you've ever been in a nursing home for more than 5 minutes you know they can be really hard places. While not all are the same, many of the residents rarely get visitors. Make or grab a treat and spread some cheer by passing it out at lunch time. Each of their smiles will warm your heart!!

4. BUY FLOWERS + LEAVE THEM ON SOMEONE'S DOORSTEP .. whether it's someone you know or a complete stranger, unexpected gifts are always a way to brighten someones day and the perfect reminder that she is thought of and cared about. Surprises are so much fun!

5. SEND SNAIL MAIL .. so much of our days are spent communicating through text and messenger, we forget to be present in our relationships. Grab a card from the dollar store and/or a $5 Starbucks gift card and pop it in the mail to a friend who could use a pick me up! Your words might just bring hope to her day and strength to her weariness!

I could go on and on with different ways we can be love this month, but we'll keep it at that! I'd love to challenge you to PICK ONE (or something you come up with on your own!) and work at it this month. You'll be amazed at what showing love to someone else will do for your soul!!

Happy love month, lovelies... let's be intentional together and just incase you needed the reminder today.. you can sit with me forever.