Clarity is Kindness
Clarity is kindness
This is a phrase I came across many times while I was single (S/O to Kait Tomlin on the Heart of Dating Podcast). Within the context of dating it means to be clear to another person about where you stand instead of misleading them. This type of honesty protects you and the other person. Simply put, It’s being a kind human.
Okay, so what does this “single mantra” have to do with The Lovely Letter Co? Well, oddly enough, I’ve been reminded of this phrase several times within the last few months especially as I’ve transitioned into running this thing full time and as I've thought about the long term mission and goals of The Lovely Letter Co.
Here’s the thing: I’m not sure if you’ve noticed but our current world is inundated with business promotions, courses and influencers that are trying to sell you your next “fix”. Everyone seems to be an expert in some area and they’re really good at proving that with pretty graphics and legit softwares. Their entire marketing pitch is convincing. But, let’s be honest, they almost always underdeliver leaving you with more questions and frustration.
I’m with you - it’s completely disappointing and it’s why I’m laying all my cards down for you today.
Clarity is kindness.
These past few months, I’ve taken the time to question, dream, process, connect with my community, and really dig into what this company should be about. This company was born out of grief and healing and that still remains true. But I couldn’t help but ask: In what ways are people suffering? How does faith play into that? And how can The Lovely Letter Co. help meet that need and draw people towards healing even in their deepest pain?
Honestly, These are loaded questions that I’m still working through. I’ll probably spend my entire life trying to understand them.
But here’s what I do know:
Grief, loss, pain and healing - these are things that impact everyone at some point in their life. We live in a broken world. We are not immune to these things and we simply can’t ignore them. Sure, we try, but these things somehow end up sneaking their way back up (and we’re often stuck in a bigger mess than before).
I also know that processing through grief, loss, and pain are hard to navigate especially while in community. How do you celebrate with someone when you’re at your lowest point? What do you actually say to someone who has lost a sibling or a child, parent, friend, spouse, etc.? How do you support a friend who is still struggling in life because they just weren’t dealt a fair hand? The tools are hard to find and so life just kinda moves on. We adapt but we’re still lost and confused. At a time where we need community the most, we're even more separated than we were before.
Whether you are grieving, or supporting a friend through grief, this is where The Lovely Letter Co. enters into your world. Here, we are all about honesty, vulnerability and healing. We believe that words and art have the power to heal and unify people in the most beautiful ways. Our hope is that people would leave our presence feeling seen and loved and equipped to move forward. We hope people will feel connected with others who understand. Better yet, we hope they’ll feel inspired to be the person that the Lord created them to be.
We know. It’s a big dream.
But this faith journey is all about doing life with others and walking in freedom. Without it, life becomes meaningless. We lose sight of our purpose. And we lose sight of hope.
So as we look into the future of the The Lovely Letter Co., we wanted to be really clear about two things:
- We promise to be deliver high quality items with purpose and value.
- We promise to be clear and honest.
This space is more than just christian stationery. It's intentional and purposeful with healing in mind. We are so grateful for your endless support and look forward to moving into this new and exciting season with you.
Stay tuned for some exciting updates,
