“I am, I am, I am Superman and I know what’s happening I am, I am, I am Superman and I can do anything”-R.E.M out of Athens, GA.
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The G.I.F.T. Today
Grateful: for finding joy in the smallest things and doing it where my feet are now
Intention-nice yin yang flow chill and little projects chill
First-stretch it out
Things-Bean logistics for show
Morning Platitude from The GratiDude
When the situation is right, and there is ample time to do so I will tell my story and give away my GratiDude poker chip by asking about Superman and Clark Kent.
Specifically, I asked the following: “if Clark Kent did NOT need to wear the costume or the outfit of Superman( it was not unnecessary and not where his power came from for him), exactly WHY did he choose to wear it EVERY single time he performed a selfless act?
He was not Iron Man and he did not need to wear the S on his chest in order to fly.
What exactly was his thinking and motivation here?
There are many possible answers, obviously however one of the answers that I like to share that is possible is the fact that Superman is sending us all a message and ideally, we would emulate his behavior and simply substitute our own superpower in place of whichever superpower Superman had utilized.
The message being that when we have an opportunity to use the gifts that have been given to you by a higher power, you should use those gifts to the benefit of others.
Furthermore, when you have completed sharing your gifts you should not seek thanks or recognition or adulation, but should instead walk away quietly and simply look for another opportunity in the near future to exercise your gifts again.
What would the World look like if EVERYONE acted this way?
I would also like to encourage you to use gifts that you have in the moment that may not be unique or particular to you however, they are value and should be shared regardless of their level of scarcity or uniqueness.
One such example is the ability to converse or to share positive energy with strangers. Some people like myself and my youngest kid Willa, are very comfortable and always have been talking with strangers and random people.
My middle kid Lucas, has never been that way and would prefer to only have those conversations with strangers if they are mandatory or required in a moment.
If you are one of the people that is comfortable chatting with strangers, you should do it as often as you possibly can just to help with the epidemic of loneliness here in the United States.
One thing I do at the grocery store, the Publix right down the street off of 10th St. in my neighborhood, is look out for older, single people shopping and find a reason to ask him a question or talk to them in the produce section.
I do this with old men and old ladies almost every time I shop and I literally just make something up like “can you help me find the organic section for the produce? I want some of that hippie produce with no chemicals on it.” .
I’ve had Old Timers explain to me that I shouldn’t worry about the chemicals and none of that stuff will hurt me.
I also had a silverback grandma explained to me that they have no idea why they’re spraying chemicals on vegetables when they grow perfectly fine without that.
In fact, her grandparents lived outside of Akron and they NEVER used any chemicals at all they had the biggest bumper crop of vegetables every summer up in Ohio.
And yes, I do know where the organic section is, I shop there all the time, however, nobody gets hurt when I play a little bit dumb and ask for some help.
For me, it’s an opportunity to let these older folks know that they are still valuable in our society, that they are still being seen, and that their stories are still being heard.
For me, I’m offering up what I have here. That is the best stuff I’ve got, and that is my compassion, my love and my ability to converse with strangers without any discomfort or any problems at all.
Yes, sharing your gifts with the world is generally considered good for your health, as it can boost your mood, self-esteem, sense of purpose, and foster positive social connections, all contributing to improved mental and physical well-being; essentially, actively using your talents can be beneficial to your overall health.
Key points about sharing your gifts:
Positive emotions:
The act of contributing positively to others through your abilities can trigger the release of feel-good chemicals, leading to increased happiness and reduced stress.
Social connection:
Sharing your gifts can help you build stronger relationships and create a sense of community with others who share similar interests.
Personal growth:
Actively using your talents encourages you to develop new skills and deepen your understanding of your own abilities.
Sense of purpose:
Knowing that you are making a positive impact on the world through your gifts can contribute to a feeling of fulfillment and meaning in life
If I was an incredible painter, like my guy Devon here I might grab a soda can and whip up a portrait.
However, if I did that and handed somebody my finished can/portrait I think they would throw it immediately in the recycling bin because they wouldn’t recognize the picture that I painted on it😊.
The biggest message here today is to not overthink what it is that you might be able to contribute to the rock soup that is your family or your community or your workplace, and to instead, just let it flow from a place that is genuine and connected in terms of your breath, your heart, your mind being aligned in that moment.
You know, feeling good, feeling right, feeling grounded.
When you have that grounded feeling it’s imperative that you share it with others so that we can collectively rise the tide and bring all boats up to water level.
I used to think that hitting home runs and doing huge acts that were newsworthy were the only way to make a big difference in the world however, I realize that everything we see around us, for good or for bad, all happens in small little steps with incremental decisions and actions being made.
With that in mind, we can take a deep breath and feel more empowered perhaps to influence the energy wherever we go.
Reminding you to always work to be the thermostat and not the thermometer and set the temperature and the vibe with an open heart and an attitude of gratitude.
EVERY DAY:
Love
and
Gratitude
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Thank you sincerely.
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Every day, every way, grateful.
KC
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