December Around The Web

This holiday season has truly been a whirlwind, I am currently in Chile with my family (photos coming soon!) and since we left the day after Christmas I haven't had much time to reflect on the New Year. But here are a few quick favorites from the internet this month, I hope you are enjoying the last few days of Christmas decorations and 2016! 

Merry? Very! Socks for Hallmark

With Christmas just a few days away I was thrilled to finally discover these socks I designed at the Hallmark store! For those who know me well, I often wear silly socks and when I was working on this project I couldn't wait to see them in real life. Hopefully you are enjoying the last few busy days before December 25th!

Letters Are Lovely | Merry? Very! Socks for Hallmark
Letters Are Lovely | Merry? Very! Socks for Hallmark
Letters Are Lovely | Merry? Very! Socks for Hallmark

Jim Fedor Quote

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of participating in a Pointed Pen workshop with Jim Fedor at Hallmark and I loved this quote he shared with us. I have been practicing, and one of my goals for the new year is to really spend some time on pointed pen. Be on the lookout for a post about my progress, I know even sharing this will help keep me accountable. Have a happy Friday!

Letters Are Lovely | Jim Fedor Quote

The Power of Now

Currently, I am almost 75% of the way through The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle. It has been awhile since I shared a book here on the blog, but when I found myself once again constantly making notes as I read I knew I had to document a few takeaways. 

Letters Are Lovely | The Power of Now

This book is only new to me, having originally been published in 1997. One of my favorite podcasters, Jess Lively, recently had an episode recapping her experience attending a retreat with Eckhart. After listening I knew that I needed to dive into his books to fully appreciate her experience. Immediately after starting I realized that this book might take some time to fully process, and may be one I could gain even more from reading again sometime in the future. Tolle focuses on the importance of misidentifying with your mind, and constant thinking, in order to experience enlightenment. The key step in this process is fully embracing the present moment, whatever it may bring. He believes that:

“Thinking is only a small aspect of consciousness. Thought cannot exist without consciousness, but consciousness does not need thought... All true artists, whether they know it or not, create from a place of no-mind, from inner stillness.”
— Eckhart Tolle

From there the book begins to unpack this key concept, and keeps returning to the idea of narrowing your life down to this moment. While I am not quite finished reading, I have already gained so much and found many connections to the guided meditations I have tried through Headspace. I'm excited to see what new insights I will have upon finishing the book, I may even have to extend this post! For now, consider reading The Power of Now if these concepts pique your interest, and if you have any book recommendations for me please don't hesitate to share!

Favorite Christmas Inspiration

Today I'm sharing some of my favorite holiday inspiration this season. I'm loving the idea of a bright, white Christmas with pops of neon; and of course some vintage ornaments and handmade details, too. Enjoy!

Letters Are Lovely | Favorite Christmas Inspiration

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