First, I love hearts! I was born right after Valentine’s Day, and my personality and aesthetics are based in “Lovecore” vibes. Purple is my favorite color, so finding this heart felt serendipitous. I discovered it at Walmart, hanging next to the seasonal greeting cards. It felt like a little nudge from the universe—a beautiful coincidence connecting to my love for gifting, decorating, and writing to my penpals. Sending seasonal and birthday cards brings me so much joy, and it’s one of an important part of how I bring happiness into my life by romanticizing the everyday.
Finding this quilted heart couldn’t have come at a better time. I’ve been wrestling with anxiety and self-doubt. Too often than I’d like to admit, I struggle with intrusive thoughts that maybe I’m annoying, that no one truly appreciates my generosity and consideration, or that I’m wasting my time and money on these gestures. I’m often torn between my natural generosity and the fear of overextending myself, financially or emotionally.
When I noticed the flower motif on this soft, quilted heart, it spoke to me—it represented beauty and growth. It felt like a reminder that I need to show myself the same compassion I so freely give to others. My instinct to give, create, and celebrate reflects MY HEART and my love languages, and I’m learning that there’s no shame in embracing that. Finding this heart was a symbol of encouragement to “heartbeat” into who I am unapologetically.
