Being someone's tithe | The power of words

I got a letter in the mail today (7.20.2015). I don't often get hand written letters anymore. Before my grandmother's passing, we were pen pals so i get letters all the time. (and I have every single one saved in a shoe box in my closet)

My letter today came as a surprise. It was hand addressed and wasn't an invitation to celebrate someone else. It was a close family friend who used her tithing money on ME....really, on Raising Small Humans.

Yeah, someone sent their tithing money to ME....and I couldn't be more humbled, grateful, and honored (and yes, if you know me at all, I cried).

The card the letter came in reads:

" The one thing all famous authors, world class athletes, business tycoons, singers, actors and celebrated acheivers in any field have in common is that they all began their journeys where they were none of these things."

"Yet still, they began their journeys. You are poised for Greatness."

~ The Universe.

They began their journeys. They weren't perfect. They weren't masters. But they had passion, and vision and they knew they could make a difference or use their gifts. It reminded me that even though I am just starting out on this journey, and that's its hard and trying sometimes, I have greatness to be given, and I want to help moms see the good in themselves, and each other.

If that weren't enough....the letter from this dear friend reads as such:

"Here is a gift for you. It is a good deal of my tithe money for 2015...so this is now in honor of you and what you are doing with Raising Small Humans. When you can affect a MOM , you affect an entire ecosystem of humans! What you are offering is smart, much needed, and nurturing. How cool that you can encourage, educate and uplift all of these moms that might not have this support otherwise. You are just the person to do it and you will benefit the most from the growth and development of your company. This is already evident in the honest blogs you are willing to write and then have the courage to post. You will motivate others to be honest with themselves."

WHOA! The line that blew me AWAY was " when you can affect a MOM, you affect an entire ecosystem of humans." POWERFUL!!! I have never thought of what I was doing as that BIG, but I guess it is....which is amazing and freaky all at the same time!

While the money was an answered prayer honestly, this letter was the real gift, and the exact words I needed to hear. I had been struggling, wondering if I was making an impact. I would still write even if I wasn't touching people's lives because it's real and honest and authentic (and honestly, theraputic), which is what I'm working on this year. BUT, when you are driven to help moms be kinder to themselves, to created balance in their lives, and achieve goals they never thought possible, you want to reach people! You want to meet them, and be a positive force in their journey....and to let them be a positive force in yours.

And it made me think...what if you don't have money to tithe (or how I like to phrase it - give back to The Universe for what you have been given)?

Or you aren't sure that's the way for you to give?

Can our words be worth more than gold?!

Obviously, the answer is yes

It definitely reminded me that our words are powerful beyond measure, and that we should share them openly so that they can impact people in a positive way. Just as we must watch what we say in order to mitigate hurtful words, that then become hurtful actions (outward or inward).

That is part of what I try to do here. Use my words for GOOD. To impact moms in a way that will benefit them. That will bring them to tears because someone took the time to encourage them (someone they may not even know) Or may be we bring laughter with our shared motherhood stories, as parenting is one big comedy routine! Or maybe we get to share in the sisterhood of parenting and help each other get through the bad days and celebrate the victories! Our words are powerful. What do you want to say to the moms around you, to the universe, to yourself?

Today, I say:

I am beautiful and powerful and strong just as I am.

I am perfectly imperfect.

I have something to share and the freedom to do that.

I tend to compare my life to others,

but I am trying hard to cherish what is in front of me.

I have a temper, and it used to scare me.

But through compassion, I am learning to ease that anger.

I want to make a difference in the world.

I will make a difference in the world.

I am whole and loved and valuable and ME.

What do you say today?! What powerful, honest, real, and authentic words will you choose to put out there for all to hear?! Share them in the comments and let our voice to the tithe for today. Be grateful. And give generously!

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