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"You're stressed because you care."
"You're stressed because you care."

Let’s shift our thinking from I shouldn’t stress about everything to, “I’m stressed because I care,” and remember that caring, having a heart and showing empathy are superpowers not intended to destroy.

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health, advice, generalLily CummingsSeptember 23, 2020stressed because you care, this letter contains loveComment
I'm a journalist.* Please don't hate me.
I'm a journalist.* Please don't hate me.

*I’m also your friend, relative, former student, neighbor, local citizen and so much more. So when something affects the city I report in or the nation, it affects me, too.

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generalLily CummingsJuly 26, 2020news, general Comment
Hi, I'm back.
Hi, I'm back.

It seemed silly to continue putting a platform whose sole purpose is to promote love, transparency and encouragement on pause while these things are what the world needs most right now.

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generalLily CummingsJuly 23, 2020positivity, faith, love, this letter contains love, generalComment
Self Care
Self Care

A conversation on what “self care” really is, and can be, with New Orleans’ native and writer, Angie Dyer. Hint: it’s not just about bubble baths and face masks.

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health, advice, intentional living, lifeLily CummingsSeptember 27, 2019Self care, angie dyer, advice, intentional livingComment
Know Your Why
Know Your Why

Going through the motions is never anyone’s goal, but sometimes we feel stuck there. Knowing your why will help you live with intention, and life without intention is meaningless.

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intentional living, general, letters, life, adviceLily CummingsSeptember 14, 2019reflection, know your why, intentional living, inspiration, advice Comment
The Ten Commandments of NYC
The Ten Commandments of NYC

Everything from the subway, to summer survival in the Big Apple!

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advice, general, lifeLily CummingsSeptember 5, 2019general Comment
Love + Valentine's Day
Love + Valentine's Day

What would being in love with God look like for you? As Valentine’s Day passed, I asked myself questions to learn more about God’s love.

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general, faithLily CummingsFebruary 20, 2019valentines day, faith, love, heaven, jesus, this letter contains love, letterComment
Happy 2019: How staying a certain way can cultivate something different
Happy 2019: How staying a certain way can cultivate something different

As we all look ahead and make resolutions, trying something new or different can seem daunting. I want to challenge a new perspective of staying a certain way to cultivate new attitudes instead in her latest #ThisLetterContainsLove.

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vlogs, letters, general, faithLily CummingsJanuary 26, 2019new year, letter, perspectiveComment
What a Beautiful Name YOUR Name Is
What a Beautiful Name YOUR Name Is

What power lies in your name? In this vlog/letter, I walk through the lyrics to “What A Beautiful Name” by Hillsong to inspire confidence in the gifts, and calling, God has given you.

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letters, general, faithLily CummingsDecember 27, 2018this letter contains love, what a beautiful name, hillsong, lyrics, bible verses, motivation, letter, encouragementComment
TLCL Stationery Launch
TLCL Stationery Launch

Click to see how we are celebrating the birthday of This Letter Contains Love!

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lettersLily CummingsNovember 10, 2018stationery, happy birthday, this letter contains love Comment
"How to Pray"
"How to Pray"

I was asked to talk about prayer two weeks ago, and this is what I said. “For me, prayer is about two things: intention and surrender.”

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faithLily CummingsNovember 5, 2018prayer, faith, intent, intentional living, speakingComment
Doors
Doors

They say doors open and close for a reason. Here’s why I believe that.

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faithLily CummingsNovember 4, 2018faith, life, advice, doors, dream big, purposeComment
How I Found My Positive Pants Again
How I Found My Positive Pants Again

I wish it was simple. I wish I could give you steps. I wish I could offer the perfect solution to any struggle, mountain or trial you're facing. I cannot do that, but I can give you my truth. 

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faithLily CummingsAugust 31, 2018this letter contains love, positive, pants, how i found my positive pants again, intentional living, advice, faith, hope, truth, inspiration Comment
Faith + Hard Work
Faith + Hard Work

Have you ever worked super hard for something and you didn't get it? I've had my share of these moments and I want to share a little theory I came up with called "The Intersection of Faith and Hard Work."

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faith, vlogsLily CummingsJuly 5, 2018faith, intersection of faith and hard work, life, advice, vlog, vlogs, theory, dream bigComment
Leftovers
Leftovers

Ever feel like you’re running on empty and giving God just your leftovers? Here’s a little encouragement on why He deserves the three-course-meal.

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faith, vlogsLily CummingsJune 28, 2018this letter contains love, advice, faith, vlog, leftovers, intentional livingComment
Speak Life
Speak Life

With the recent news and attention being brought to mental illness, I felt myself being called to write this blog encouraging all of us to, "Speak Life," to one another.

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lettersLily CummingsJune 12, 2018speak life, truth, encouragement, this letter contains love, everybody alwaysComment
A Letter to College Students During Finals:
A Letter to College Students During Finals:

A letter containing love to all of the college students during finals week.

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lettersLily CummingsMay 9, 2018college, finals, advice, faith, life, this letter contains love Comment
10 Reasons Why I Run
10 Reasons Why I Run

I started running as a scrawny middle schooler, because all of my friends were on the track team. Saturday, I run my first marathon.

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running, healthLily CummingsApril 25, 201810 reasons why I run, running, inspiration, blog, bible verses Comment
Kingston, Jamaica
Kingston, Jamaica

The truth is, the people I encountered in Jamaica taught me more about Jesus, Christianity, love, service and sacrifice than I could ever imagine.

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faith, lifeLily CummingsMarch 1, 2018service, love, blog, jamaica, kingston, ignacio volunteer, matthew 25:40, come and seeComment
“What do I want?” (Part One)
“What do I want?” (Part One)

When was the last time you asked yourself, "What do I want?" Here's why asking yourself this is necessary and could lead you to the next step, goal or help you live more intentionally.

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faith, lifeLily CummingsJanuary 28, 2018intentional living, faith, life, advice Comment
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