Tag: grateful

soul sister sundays + little words project

have you ever met someone and wondered how you had gone your entire life up until that point without them being in it? that is how i felt when i met jaclyn. she is truly my soul sister. from 2008 until now, our bond has grown closer and closer each year. this is part of why i was more than happy to kick off my birthday this year with a little coffee date with her and her youngest son at a time slot that is typically reserved for just misu and me. while i was pumped to see one of my favorite bottles of rosé on the table, my heart fluttered when i saw a little jewelry pouch. let me introduce you to: little words project.

the brand’s mission is to create jewelry that is meant to be passed on – “our handcrafted pieces are made to be worn, loved and shared – bringing self-love and kindness to each person they touch. wear your little word , then pass it on to someone who needs it more.” what a beautiful sentiment. it is amazing to think of the impact a little word or two can have on a person.

jaclyn and i are similar in that we wear jewelry every single day – rings, watches, earrings and for jaclyn, bracelets. my wrist is larger and can be harder to fit so it is rare that i see a bracelet that i both love and fits me comfortably. this one checks off both boxes. even with the bands being elastic, they have a variety of sizes for women, men and children. while there are multiple bracelets that are premade, you can customize it with whatever you want. i love that she and i have matching ones that say “grateful” – not only do we practice gratitude daily in our roles as therapists but we practice gratitude in our personal lives as well. without a doubt, jaclyn is one of the people in my life i am most grateful for.

to explore what they have to offer, click here! if you already have something from them, tell me about it in the comments.

xoxo,

k. tap

thought of the week: give yourself grace

tonight’s post is short and sweet.

i had been beating myself up for being tired all week. after a much needed facetime call with my friend michelle this morning, i realized how intense the last few weeks have been. this week specifically was totally draining at work, i started training with my wellness coach (that deserves its own post – my mom compared my walk to tinman from wizard of oz), there were back to back nights where i didn’t even log four hours of sleep and in two days, it is the anniversary of my uncle’s death. any of the aforementioned on its own would be a lot but all together? intense doesn’t begin to describe it.

after getting home from brunch with an old friend from high school, i immediately changed into pajamas and just sat. i truly needed to just do nothing. it reminded me of this quote i stumbled across last month from faith broussard cade:

“instead of: ‘i feel so lazy for being exhausted all the time.’ try: ‘i’m grateful for my body’s natural ability to perceive when it needs rest.’ give yourself grace.”

tonight, i am giving myself grace.

xoxo,

k. tap