Leaf Your Worries Behind

One of the scriptures that has stayed with me over the years comes from Philippians 4:6:

"Do not be anxious about anything..."

That sounds simple when printed on a page. It feels much more challenging in real life. But I've come to understand that the invitation isn't to pretend our concerns don't exist. Instead, it's an invitation to loosen our grip on them. To acknowledge them. To pray about them. And then, little by little, to carry them differently. Not perfectly. Just differently.

Small Reminders Matter

This is one reason I love stickers. They have a way of showing up exactly where they're needed.

  • On a water bottle carried throughout the day.

  • On a laptop opened every morning.

  • On a journal filled with hopes, plans, and prayers.

A sticker is a tiny thing. But sometimes tiny things become powerful reminders. A small pause. A moment of perspective. A smile in the middle of an ordinary Tuesday.

Why We Created This Sticker

At Carrot Top Studio, many of our products begin with a story. Sometimes that story comes from scripture. Sometimes it comes from a conversation. And sometimes it grows from a phrase that captures a truth we'd like to remember.

"Leaf Your Worries Behind" felt like one of those phrases. It combines a little humor with a gentle invitation: What if we didn't carry every worry quite so tightly? What if we trusted that growth is still happening, even when we can't see it? What if we spent a little more time reaching toward the light?

A Small Invitation

The next time you find yourself spiraling through worries, maybe pause for a moment.

  • Take a breath.

  • Look outside.

  • Notice a leaf.

And remember that not everything needs to be solved today. Some things need to be entrusted to tomorrow. If you'd like a cheerful reminder for your water bottle, laptop, journal, or favorite plant shelf, our new Leaf Your Worries Behind sticker is ready to encourage you one glance at a time. 🧡🍃

Jenny Gallo

Jenny Gallo is the artist and founder of Carrot Top Studio, where she has been designing handmade clergy stoles, Christian art, liturgical gifts, and creative worship resources since 2004. Her work helps churches and individuals explore faith through meaningful symbols, color, and visual storytelling.

A former art educator, Jenny taught art in Chicago, Houston, and Pittsburgh before devoting herself full-time to her studio practice. She holds a B.S. in Art Education from The Pennsylvania State University and now lives and creates in the Madison, Wisconsin area.

Through the Carrot Top Studio blog and Substack, she writes about creativity, Christian symbolism, the liturgical year, and the everyday intersections of art and faith.

http://www.CarrotTopStudio.com
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