November Word of the Month

 "Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values."

~ Dalai Lama

November Word of the Month

Kindness

the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.

I had actually planned to choose a different word for my November word of the month. That is until my mentor, John Maxwell shared the word kindness as his word of the day.

It resonated with me.

So did today's coaching from my mentor Darren Hardy who has me re- evaluating my commitment to a practice I have let slide away,my daily gratitude.

I find it hard to believe that these little bits and pieces popping up in my life are not some how interconnected and that The Universe is trying to remind me of who I really am.

Back in late August my friend,coach and colleague Adina Laver ,shared on one of her weekly podcasts the story of the You Matter Marathon (see the link attached)

You Matter Marathon

After listening to her interview with the founder of this project, I immediately took action and signed up to participate in this year's program.

By signing up, I received 30 cards with the words YOU MATTER on them.

The You Matter Marathon begins on November first and runs through the end of the month.

As a participant, my task is to give out 1 card a day,each day of November.

I gave out 1 card yesterday. Another card today.

The reactions of both recipients went far beyond heart warming. As moved as they were when they received this gift that did not compare to how grateful I felt in giving it to them. The experience was humbling.

In both cases, this simple white card with the words YOU MATTER on them brought tears to the eyes of both of the people I had given them to. A simple act of kindness.

Unbelievable!

I actually now have a second set of 30 cards.

I plan to step up my commitment by doubling up on giving these out. Next year, I am committed to becoming a sponsor to this program,with hopes of spreading this and helping this movement continue to grow.

November's word of the Month-KINDNESS.

I know that this is one thing I will be grateful for come November 22nd as we sit down to Thanksgiving diner.

Shabbat Shalom!