Making a Difference

One of the most powerful experiences I have is when out of the blue someone tells me that something I have said or done has had an impact on the way they think or act. I remember when I was growing up my goal for my adult life was to create a ripple effect. Heading into and out of college, my main goal was to embody Wellesley's motto: "Women who will make a difference in the world." I'm not leading any major movements or developing any paradigm shifting programs, but every so often I get to hear from people that I have made a difference to them. It can be anything from my activism to my positivity to a piece of my writing, but it's enough to help me feel that I am on the right path. Those encouraging bits of feedback remind me that I too need to be mindful to explicitly reflect people's light back to them. We can all support each other in being the best versions of ourselves.

Finding the Light

Today I had a true test of my joy.

In a summer of adventures, one that I was particularly looking forward to was seeing Hamilton in Chicago tonight. My friends and I bought our tickets back in early February. We had shared earlier this summer that we were particularly excited because a Tony winner we love is only in the cast for another couple weeks and we were going to get to see her. It was also to going be an adventure among dear friends who had not previously traveled together. And then our flight got canceled. And then we were told that the airline could not get us to Chicago in time for our show. What bad news!

But how could I complain? My friends have made miracles for me this summer. Up until today I have traveled to my heart's content. I have been the recipient of so much love and such warm hospitality. And in just two days I leave for a full week of family vacation. I'm as lucky as a gal can be, and I can only bask in all the light that has been shared with me.