“…Many of us get swept away by events and situations around us and by whatever we see and hear. We lose ourselves. This is why we must also cultivate freedom from the crowd. When you have real freedom, even if the crowd is shouting or going in one direction, you can still be yourself. You’re not swept away by the emotions of the majority.” –
(Thich Nhat Hanh, “Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet,”)
Dear Friends and Family,
Every single interaction we have is an opportunity to create a ripple of positivity: a kind word, a compassionate act, or an event. Listening can transform someone’s day and inspire them to pass on that energy. Never underestimate the power of planting a seed. The smallest act of love is never wasted – it spreads far beyond what we can see or even know.
As I invited you all to do on Sunday, I now ask you daily: Send out ripples of love, wisdom, and mindfulness and waves of peace, joy, and harmony into the world. I know you can do this. We have to do this if we want to create a world that works for everyone!