#lovewithabandon

[pattyscheeler]

It's not what you own or how much money you have. - It's how you affect other people that is your legacy. - Always be kind and loving. That's your impact in this life! 🤗💞 - Do you agree with this? - ----------------------------- 🌸 Follow 👉@pattyscheeler 🌸 Follow 👉@pattyscheeler 🌸 Follow 👉@pattyscheeler ----------------------------- - - - - - - - #whatyoudoinlifeechoesineternity #loveoneanother #lovewithabandon #pattyscheeler (at Corvallis, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpATFX2F-3x/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=l5hs8u5hxiou

[marisadonnelly]

If you’re going to love, love like you mean it. Tell that person you care. Look them in the eyes. Kiss them with passion and a fearlessness that bubbles up from your chest. Don’t stress over what you have right now, and whether it will grow. Don’t be afraid of the way life is imperfect and fragile. Just love. If you’re going to love, love like tomorrow won’t come. Like this next day, next hour, next second is all you have. Like the person standing in front of you is the best damn thing you’ve ever seen. If you’re going to love, love like there’s no one else. Like you can’t get enough of their touch, their smile, their laughter mixing with yours. Love like you’ve never even considered a life without them. If you’re going to love, love like you’ve never been hurt. Like you’ve never experienced the pain of a broken heart, or the dishonesty in someone’s voice. Like you’ve never watched a relationship fall apart, or two people who once had passion for one another fade into strangers. If you’re going to love, love with a ferocity. Love like it’s all you’re meant to do, because in all honesty, what else is there? Give the person you care for your whole heart. Show them who you are beyond the layers. Get vulnerable. Get messy. If you’re going to love, love with purpose. Love with all that you have, all that you are. Love, even when the world makes it difficult or says you should give up. Love through your actions, your words, your choices. Choose to love your person, no matter the ups and downs. If you’re going to love—damn it, love with intention. Don’t half-love. Don’t ‘almost,’ or ‘kind of’ commit. Don’t waste time giving only portions of yourself so you both miss out on the real thing. If you’re going to love, just do it. Just love and love and love. And never stop. ____ Words: @_marisadonnelly Photo: @jessicajanaephotography Repost: @thoughtcatalog #lovewithabandon #fearlessinlove #marisadonnelly #lovequotes https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv1q6hEBI-a/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1u7k7mnbh5me1

[kalibrixton]

#colorsoflove #starryeyedsurprise #loveisthelyrics #wordsmith #loveis #lovequotes #celebratelove #lovewithpurpose #lovewithabandonment #lovealways #thegreatestoftheseislove #soulmates https://www.instagram.com/p/B1C7L8CA3E1/?igshid=zp08fq92t6go

[herbertandwilks]

A simple gemstone cabochon set into a hand carved organic ring. For those who love to adorn themselves with colour. Peridot, the August birthstone - believed to bring power and influence to the wearer . . . #easytowear #subtlebeauty #herbertandwilks #sallyherbert #sallyherbertjewellery #limitededition #silver #natura #gemstone #madetoorder #concept #design #rings #fashionjewelery #adornment #ring #circle #made #texture #treasure #handmade #simpledesign #organic #madeinmteden #auckland #inspiredbynature #delicate #artjewellery #birthstone #peridot #green #lime #nzjeweller #yourstyle #supporthandmade #botanicalinspiration #thejewellersstudio #womensfashion #lovewithabandon #collection2018 #silvercasting (at Mount Eden)

[the-woman-in-the-window]

With all I am, all I was. And I would've waited a lifetime, not only a full moon. #lovewithabandon #thisishowIlove

[jaime-hi-may]

I will never forget the little boy on the mountain. His deep eyes, the crocodile tear. And the deep longing within me that wanted nothing else but to see him smile...

We were finishing up our time spent in the Himalayan Foothills and that day we had hiked down the mountain (a welcome change from hiking UP the days prior!) and decided to switch things up a bit. Instead of a routine children’s program, it was decided that the large open terrace plot on the side of the mountain was perfect for one thing: a balloon sword fight! With that, the assembly line began and dozens upon dozens of swords were made with dozens of little eyes looking around in anticipation.

In a moment the battle began and chaos erupted in that little sliver of solitude in the Himalayas. As I ran around defending my mid-section, tapping little heads, and repairing damaged swords, my eyes caught sight of one outside of the chaos: the little boy on the mountain.  Something about him drew me in like a magnet and for the next moments, I remember constantly turning towards him, satisfying the pull in my heart. As I approached him a joy stirred within me; I was so excited walking up to him, not sure what I was hoping for. However, when I looked at him, into those deep, deep eyes, momentarily that joy was replaced with sadness. Somewhere within him was sadness that I could not pinpoint, be it from abuse, neglect, or something else, I did not know, but I felt it. Yet, note that I said “momentarily”…soon, that joy I first felt returned with a sense of urgency with one goal: I wanted to see him smile, and ultimately, know that he was loved.

He became my focus; chasing kiddos who had me under attack, returning to sneak in a tickle or two, again fighting off my attackers, and once again returning to love some more. I never saw a smile that day on the side of the mountain, however that moment has never left my mind.

It is one of those moments that stuck with me from my time in India; one of my “beauty moments”. Looking back at my journal from that day this is what I wrote:

“One thing to note from the villages…there was this little boy [at our last open air]. And he stood off on his own, just staring. Once I saw him, I had this strong urge to go and sit with him, be with him. Deep down, I was longing to see him smile. Everything about this boy, down to his big crocodile tear, made me want to take him home. To show him what love is- to give him joy again. Jesus, help me explore that. Help me look at where that compassion came from- and what to do with it.”

There are currently big things stirring in this heart of mine…and the memory of the little boy on the mountain has been a key piece to unearthing and discovering what these things mean. As I dug through my cabinet full of journals looking for this entry, I smiled as I thought back to that day, and my heart stirred even more when I read my own words, “Help me look at where that compassion came from- and what to do with it.” 

And here I am…almost two years later…and I think I am finally figuring out what to do with it…

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pretzels?

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[herbertandwilks]

As my first #gemstone to set in #handcarved #cast #silver #ring I choose my #birthstone - the #ruby - associated with #power and #passion - it evokes #courage to the #wearer #first #love #red #wearethemakers #handmadejewelry #ring #raw #bold #sallyherbert #herbertandwilks #bespoke #jewellery #hungrycreekartandcraftschool #makersmovement #lovewithabandon (at Mount Eden)

[herbertandwilks]

A simple gemstone cabochon set into a hand carved organic ring. For those who love to adorn themselves with colour. Peridot, the August birthstone - believed to bring power and influence to the wearer . . . #easytowear #subtlebeauty #herbertandwilks #sallyherbert #sallyherbertjewellery #limitededition #silver #natura #gemstone #madetoorder #concept #design #rings #fashionjewelery #adornment #ring #circle #made #texture #treasure #handmade #simpledesign #organic #madeinmteden #auckland #inspiredbynature #delicate #artjewellery #birthstone #peridot #green #lime #nzjeweller #yourstyle #supporthandmade #botanicalinspiration #thejewellersstudio #womensfashion #lovewithabandon #collection2018 #silvercasting (at Mount Eden)

[herbertandwilks]

Packaged and ready for it's new owner. . #easytowear #subtlebeauty #herbertandwilksjewellery #ruby #commisioned #silver #ring #red #handcarved #madetoorder #lovewithabandon #fashionjewelery #adornment #made #texture #treasure #handmade #simpledesign #organic #auckland #inspiredbynature #bold #artjewellery #nzjeweller #thejewellersstudio #collection2018 (at Mount Eden)

[herbertandwilks]

Packaged and ready for it's new owner. . #easytowear #subtlebeauty #herbertandwilksjewellery #ruby #commisioned #silver #ring #red #handcarved #madetoorder #lovewithabandon #fashionjewelery #adornment #made #texture #treasure #handmade #simpledesign #organic #auckland #inspiredbynature #bold #artjewellery #nzjeweller #thejewellersstudio #collection2018 (at Mount Eden)