Probably our new favorite holiday :D
If Tiny and Snail had a day on the calendar that captured our mission, this would be THE DAY.
Let me cut to the chase:
National Brave Day is about women empowering women through small acts of support.
From NationalDayCalendar.com :
"On the last Friday in September, National BRAVE Day honors women who lift each other up, rescue each other and make each other BRAVE.
#NationalBRAVEDay
"Sometimes just a flutter of encouragement comes in the form of timely guidance from another woman. Other times, groups of women provide the energy to coordinate thoughtful efforts for someone in need. Women empowering women.
"Despite varied experiences and backgrounds, women come together across generations to support each other.
"These small tokens come in many forms. For example, a momentary reprieve over a cup of coffee during a hectic day makes all the difference. A well-written letter may change the course of a life*.
"These small tokens strengthen a woman who may have undergone unspoken tragedy or struggles. The opportunities to empower sisters, friends, family, even a stranger are limitless. National BRAVE Day, seeks out tangible ways to encourage women to keep moving forward and to be BRAVE."
*Originally, the article said "a well-written letter of recommendation." However, why limit it to improving a career? A well-written letter from a friend may change the course of a life too!
The Tiny and Snail way to OBSERVE NATIONAL BRAVE DAY
There are many ways to lift up other women, but cards are one the easiest (and best!) ways to show up for people in your life.
Text messages and emails aren't the same as a letter. Digital media overwhelms our lives right now. A card in the mail cuts through that noise. It is now a rare and magical experience to find an real card in your actual mailbox!
It was like we created this Courage Collection for BRAVE day years before we knew about it. Use this set to encourage 7 women in your life this month!
***WIN THIS COMPLETE SET! WRITE A COMMENT BELOW about who you are writing to this weekend to celebrate National BRAVE day. Details at the bottom of this post!**
Women you could write to & Celebrate National BRAVE day:
-a mom of young kids
-a mom of a teenager!
-someone who is physically suffering
-someone who is mentally or emotionally suffering
-someone who has experienced a large loss recently
-someone who has gone through a large loss years ago
-as a Thank You to a woman who has been there for you when you needed them
-someone you admire for their bravery
Imagine if every person who reads this to write to at least one of the suggestions from this list. What wave of good we could do in the world.
Frida Kahlo was always pushing the boundaries in her life and art, all while fighting the horrific pain that she endured from a bus accident.
Do you know anyone who burns brightly like that?
I bet they'd LOVE to get this card from you!
People have used this card for when a loved one goes through a heart procedure, and we've had customers use this card for someone going through a divorce.
If you are really inspired by this post, consider getting yourself the "My Firefirely Kit." This kit includes 12 cards (6 of gratitude, 6 of sympathy and support) and monthly emails to encourage you to write a card.
In Summary:
It's National BRAVE Day — Sept. 30th, 2022
Show up for women in your life who need some encouragement
Leave a comment below with who you are going to write to in honor of BRAVE day, and we will gift one of you with a complete set of the Courage Collection! (USA only, sorry!)
57 comments
I will send my cousin a letter telling her how she has bravely blazed the trail ahead of me as a wife, mother and now grandmother. She’s shown me how to grieve and shows up for me and holds space for me like a WARRIOR.
I write to my beautiful relative who lost her husband unexpectedly late last year. When we were both younger we were pen pals. Then once we started college/work we both got busy & stopped writing. I started writing her again after her husband passed away. I set aside time and write her every week. She does the same. Writing her is one of my favorite times of the week. She’s the strongest person I know and even with her grief she is volunteering in her community helping others. She amazes me every day and I love how letter writing has brought us closer once again.
I write letters to voters in Texas and other states to empower them to exercise their voting rights!
I go to an all-women’s college and these are very representative of what it stands for. I’m in a program for non-traditional age students (over 25) and they have been some of the most supportive people on my education journey. We stood in line together overnight to sign up for study desks and we learned so much from each other. I’d write a letter to the woman who has been a major player in the program and an advocate for the non-traditional students when we’ve been overlooked. It’s made out experience at the school so much better!
My twin nieces are turning 6 in October and have been experiencing a lot of changes (new apartment, new sibling, blending families, kindergarten, etc.). They have BIG feelings but not always the words to share them. I live several states away and only visit in person a few times a year but I’ve contemplated writing to them. If not for them, for me. To help me process my feelings about their feelings.