It’s HERE! Y’all, Positively Lit is here, my sweet little dream has finally become reality!! For those that know me, you know I love to encourage; to share words of light when the days feel dark; and to speak life to ANYONE that will listen. Life is hard, friends, but sometimes just the teensiest bit of positivity can turn a day (or week, month, year, or even a life) around.
For those that don’t know me —- HI! Since you don’t know me, or what I’m about, let me fill you in, just a little (I promise it won’t be painful). I chase sunbeams; observe trees and shadows through various seasons; parent two tiny humans, a cat + a dog, and a husband; prefer mountains to the coast; fall and winter to spring, and mostly detest summer (primarily because I only like to sweat while working out, not just breathing or opening the front door, anyone else get me?). I LOVE to chill in my hammock; walk in the woods or greenway; and sunrises, sunsets and sunbeams speak to my soul. Baking, eating (because, baking) and wine make me happy, but so does riding my bike, grocery shopping (eating, again), and listening to the never ending stories my kiddos tell me. I tend to use the oxford comma, and still cling to two spaces after end punctuation, even though most people think it’s unnecessary. I’m actually ok if you judge me for the comma and spacing, it’s cool, you do you.
I know what you’re thinking …….. “Wait, what? Is that what you’re really all about?” And the answer is NO. But, I needed a dramatic pause, because here’s where it gets to my heart: Positivity is my jam, because I’m a recovered pessimist. I’ve spent time in the dark. There have been times where I desperately needed kindness, in the form of a compliment, smile, wink, shoulder touch, whatever, and there wasn’t any to be found; yet there have also been times where it was found, and made a huge impact. I’ve been surrounded by judgement, hard hearts, bitterness, and misery, and find that there’s no better place than to be in the light.
So, I’ve found that encouraging others gives me a boost. I’m that girl at the grocery that smiles at everyone that makes eye contact, and even some that don’t. I’ll compliment a cashier or waitress in a heartbeat, (always genuinely, mind you) because people DESERVE THE LIGHT. I never really know who needs it most, so I’ve decided it’s best to determine everyone is worthy. Ya feel me????
What else makes my heart skip a beat? I’m glad you asked! Jesus. Don’t eye roll me, now, because I’m not your standard “christian”, oh no, no. I’m a follower of christ, and there’s a difference (but, we can talk about that later). Since I carry Jesus in my heart, I don’t have to judge people; consider if someone is really worth an investment, no matter how big or small; nor do I have to worry what others might think as I lob a ray of sunshine their way. I am carried in a wave of grace that allows me the FREEDOM to share light when I feel so led. If I’m not well received by another, it might sting (real talk, sometimes it stings a lot), but I remember that planting seeds of light is a gift, and not everyone likes the same gifts, amiright?
So WHY? Why Positively Lit? Because I like to write. I like to snap photos of beautiful things, nature, whatever captures me for that moment. Also, being poured into with positivity and encouragement feels good, and so does the act of pouring. It’s so good, that I want to share that goodness with others — with YOU. You know when you’re scrolling on Pinterest or Instagram and you see something that lights you up, and puts pep in your step? Me TOO! Don’t you think we need more of that? ME too. Ahem, that is my dream, to spread light, pep, moments of grace, all of it.
So, that’s that, me, in a nutshell. Of course there’s way more, but basically, my heart beats for people, for lifting others up, and for sharing the warmth of sunshine. If I can encourage just one person with a post, shift just one perspective from gloomy to sunny thoughts, then that’s one less sad, down, blue, or hurting person. I want to encourage YOU to do the same, because if we are all planting seeds, lovelies, can you imagine the harvest of positivity??????
