thread (+ the biggest TGL giveaway ever!)

My heart is swelling with pride this week, as my dear friend and pseudo little brother (aka long time bf to cutie sister) sees the results of his team's years of commitment, patience, adventure and passion fully come to life in a new and rewarding way.

I am stoked to share a piece of his hard work today and I just know you are all going to get the ooey gooey feelsies from checking out his company, Thread.

So, how did Thread come to be?

In short summary:

"Visiting Haiti after the earthquake in 2010, our founder and CEO, Ian, traveled to Port-au-Prince to assist in the relief effort. He noticed two things in abundance: 1) trash and 2) a desire to work. He jotted down in his journal:

If Haiti could turn trash into $ = good. 

This idea sparked a Google search, which quickly morphed into a journey to develop responsible, sustainable solutions to problems facing people throughout the world."

THREAD TRANSFORMS TRASH FROM THE POOREST COUNTRIES INTO DIGNIFIED JOBS AND USEFUL STUFF PEOPLE LOVE.

You guys...(chills, chills, chills)...

Look at what they've been a part of creating, in partnership with the talented team at Moop.

Look. At. These. Bags. (drool)

And, look at these happy Haitian faces!!

To me, this bag is so full of hope.

This bag is so full of hope, in fact, I know I simply can't keep it for myself. And trust me, I really want to keep it for myself. I've been planning on keeping it for myself since Frank first told me about it months ago, and I subsequently asked him dozens of times when, when, when, will this bag be mine. WHEN WILL THIS BAG BE MINE, FRANK, I shouted via gchat. And now it's finally here, and I'm more in love with it than I could have imagined.

But I realized suddenly, just as I was completing my purchase, that I am actually compelled to give it away. Yes, I thought. I am so inspired to share this bag's message of what love, hard work, and community can create with someone else that I simply must give it away. (Of course, if anyone wants to be my #1 friend on my 30th birthday... hinthintnudgenudge...)

So I'm giving one bag away via my snuggly corner of the internet Universe, on which I have learned so  much about love, hard work, and community...and I hope you'll help me spread the news.

Mostly, I ask my lovely readers to look inward--to tap into the boldest places of their hearts, acknowledge their worth, and courageously give life a chance to unfold in miraculous ways. 

Inward, I've found, is always a good place to start.

Today, however, I'm also asking you to look out--Look out into the world and into our huge, messy, beautiful human family and picture a place of healing, both for mama earth and her children. 

Healing is where it's at. Hallelujah, indeed.

Friends --

Will you share this post with your communities? Will you  help me spread the news about Thread and the great, hopeful, loving work they are doing to sincerely make the world we share a better place? It would mean so much to me to see this message shining all over, thanks to your time and support -- I would be so grateful to know folks are cheering my friend and his team on in this way.

And, if you'd like a FREE chance to own a Thread + Moop Paperback bag for yourself, all you have to do is:

1. Share this post on Facebook and/or Twitter, tagging Thread.

and...

2. Leave a hopeful comment below.

That's it! Easy peasy.

My heart is positively swelling this week, as I watch a team of young people make strides in healing our world. Because, they are really freaking doing it, you know? Not just talking or dreaming. But really freaking doing it.

Chills, chills, chills. Yummy goosebumps for all.

With hope,

Trish

{This contest has now closed. Thanks everyone for their support!}

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To learn more about Thread, have a look at their Impact Report and listen to this audio piece. And, to purchase a beautiful Thread + Moop bag for yourself and loved ones (hint: Mother's Day, Father's Day, New Grads, Summer birthdays and weddings!!), visit here.