06/14/2026
Happy Sunday, friends! This week brought a reminder I just had to pass along to you.
We had a big, last-minute project pop up at the candle shop. The kind that makes your stomach flip a little. Our first instinct? "Nic and I have got this. We'll just figure it out ourselves." And honestly, we probably could have. We're all capable of doing hard things on our own.
But this time, we paused. And we asked for help.
We reached out to our family and our team, and what happened next reminded us of something we keep relearning: yes, we can do things alone — but when we ask for help, when we have people standing beside us, we can move mountains.
Together, we tackled that project faster, lighter, and with more joy than Nic and I ever could have managed just the two of us. Watching everyone roll up their sleeves and help us filled my heart with joy and hope.
Here's my gentle reminder for you today: asking for help isn't a weakness. It's a strength. You don't have to carry it all on your own shoulders. When you lean on your team, your family, your community — you achieve more, you do more, and you create something far bigger than yourself.
So this week, look around at the people in your corner. Let them in. Let them help. And watch what you can build together.
💛 Christiana
