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 wrote cards to my kids for them to discover 💛 I will also send postcards that I didn’t get to send while traveling to several people that encourage and bless me 💛
I loved Grace’s post with Sara Bareilles singing Brave! So good!! During my niece’s battle with ovarian cancer, we became adamant penpals. She is in remission now and has become quite the writer – she decorates her envelopes and loves using vintage postage. I love seeing her envelopes in my mailbox! This collection is so good!!!
I will write to my sister who suffered a spinal cord injury after she was hit by a drunk driver. She is paralyzed from the neck down and continues to live her life with such love and grace. She is brave and courageous and I love her so deeply.
i would write to my mom. she was the primary caregiver for my dad for him during his 11 month cancer battle, in a pandemic, while working full-time. we lost him in march. she isn’t the easiest to communicate with verbally; she doesn’t like to think about anything remotely negative or sad and has always had to be very stoic and strong to survive. but every time i write her a card and tell her how i’m proud of her, or that i see what she’s doing, i know she actually hears it. she has sent me a card for every random holiday and a postcard from every trip for pretty much my entire life, and it would be cool to send her something to remind her just how brave she is.
I am writing to my sisters who are doing such a great job being moms and working. One owns her own business and has two brilliant, beautiful little babes. One just went back to work after having a wonderful little who had a traumatic birth experience, spent time in nicu, and is now thankfully doing great. And one is a teacher with a very challenging set of students, who is navigating Covid concerns and kids who need a lot of social and emotional support.