LIFE IS TO BE TREASURED

I wonder what life would be like if you you had no-one to share it with? I mean no one. 

I think it would be a very lonely place.  The richness that life offers does not come from the stuff that we amass but I truly believe it is derived by the relationships that we have.  Relationships are meant to be work.  Like a plant, they need to be tended to, watered and given sunlight and oxygen to grow.  

How much time and energy are you investing into your relationships?  What would happen if you did?   

People value the impact it makes when you talk, listen or just take time to silently be with them.  Learning to be more intentional with others is one of the single most precious gifts that you can count on will return to bless your life ten-fold.

DIVERSITY CAN BE A BEAUTIFUL THING

Diversity can be a beautiful thing. 

Learning to embrace and accept different cultures can open your eyes to the richness that we collectively bring to the world and receive from the world.  Most cities these days are multi-cultural in nature.  Cities with a mosaic of different food, music, values and beliefs.  There is no need even to travel the world to experience different nationalities as they are most likely right in your own neighbourhood.  What if you reached out, showed interest and made an effort to get to know people in your own area?  

You may just be amazed and become a better person for spending time with someone from another culture or even consider showing kindness to an immigrant from another country who is trying to settle into their new country.  

What's in it for you?  You will also build compassion and tolerance in understanding what they have been through, what their dreams are and what is important to them.

Just because someone looks different or talks different than you doesn't mean they are lesser than. It just means that you have an opportunity to be curious about who they are and increase your understanding and learn something new.  

Who knows, you might just make a new friend in the process. 

THE SIGN OF A TENDER HEART

The truth is, there are times when, leading is difficult.   Especially for one who has a big heart, cares about people and wants to make a difference.  For those with the gift of compassion, feeling the responsibility of others can be overwhelming at times.

Don't underestimate the power of someone who is kindhearted and who also leads effectively.
The two can go hand in hand.  Just because you may have soft feelings, doesn't mean you are push over. It just means you are a servant leader and want the best for others often times before yourself.

Believe it or not, this is an endearing quality and people that know you see the authentic side of you and appreciate it.

THERE IS NO COST TO KINDNESS

How often do we go through life in our own little world and not notice the needs of others?  

If, just for a moment, you could see others struggling around you, you might understand that even the smallest gesture could make a big impact in someone's life. What you think is easy may be very difficult to someone else.

Take a moment to be kind to someone today.  It costs nothing but it's value is immeasureable.