A Day for Listening

I love the Empowerful! lessons we are learning and using to not only deal with our own jawz, but to also use these lessons to help others.

Today was a day when I could bring part of that gift to a few others. One of my friends from Verizon called, stressed, taking time to talk, gain a new perspective, breath deep and live this moment now. I find myself using many of the things we've learned over the past several weeks. And that feels good. Giving her tools, and new ways of thinking so she can get through the day with a little more ease. And maybe hold onto those thoughts to help her tomorrow, and the next tomorrow.

And I got a call from another person I've worked with before - just got laid off - he's the breadwinner in his family, 5 children. Spent time being a friend, listening, talking about options, talking about what he's already done positive in this transition, feeling grateful I had a couple of avenues to add to ones he's already exploring. I'd like to think he felt better at the end of our conversation.

And I called my Mom to talk with her too, not always an easy conversation. She deals with a lot of pain and turns quite easily to negative conversation. This is my biggest challenge to acknowledge and love her where she is and also give her hope. I do feel the most inadequate here.

It's so easy to become overwhelmed by the news, by people in a hurry, by what we can't do, or by what we don't have that we think we need to have. And, when it comes down to it, what's priceless and precious is how we treat others and how we treat ourselves.

I love San's idea of committing to one change every day. Doesn't matter how big or small, because there's no way to know the ultimate impact. I know I've fallen off with drinking water - not getting enough. So on Wednesday I will drink at least 74 oz of water...and by the way...no wine either. :-)

Feeling so much gratitude right now for all of you and how you inspire and empower! me.