Arms Flung Open Amidst Great Differences

WE BELONG to each other. This matters more than ever, I believe, in our world today. Take a look at the diversity that exists between you and those nearest and dearest to you: your spouse, kids, family, or closest friends.

Explore, experiment with, and experience what happens when you walk more often sharing yourself and open to those who seem uncomfortably unlike you in your daily life this week (and let me know what cool connections emerge!). This is a courageous commitment that is even more important – and perhaps difficult – when the dissimilarities are vast … and when life is hard, as it is for many these days.

As you live with your arms flung open to others (and to being yourself),
you will discover and offer a balm for healing,
energy for your next steps and leaps,
joy for the arduous days,
meaning in the minutiae, and
worth in the diminishment.

You – we – will be lit up and
live ablaze.

Seeds Storyteller Series

IN THIS REPLAY OF AN EPISODE of the Seeds Storyteller Series, I talk with the always-amazing Sarah Ray. I think you’ll love hearing how she is using her work as an international development consultant to bring love, hope, and security, to those experiencing poverty around the world.

WHAT you can look forward to in this conversation:
… We’ll talk about the one act she’s looking to encourage YOU to DO is this: Practice presence, practice gratitude. (Ahh! Good stuff, aye?)
…I believe this core belief of Sarah’s will inspire, inform, and ignite your next steps, “We each have a role to play in making the life of another more bearable, more hopeful, more beautiful – even in a small way. We don’t have to solve all the world’s problems to lead a meaningful life. We need to do the kind, generous, loving thing right in front of us using the gifts and talents that we naturally possess, then repeat.”
…Tangible and simple ways to practice soul care within the business and busyness of everyday life.

More amazing stories, quotable words of wisdom, connection links with Sarah ray, and nudges for inspired ACTion here.