Yesterday I was able to hit the road solo. My husband cleaned up his car for me to drive
and took the day off to shuttle the kids to and from school. I had my tea, GPS, and music. I was all set for the drive—time to organize
my thoughts and reflect on the direction my life is taking me. What I found was not an organized list, but
rather a smash-up of many things. Welcome to the World of my random thoughts…….
*) The
wildflowers along I-40 from Wilmington to Greensboro bring me joy. They remind me so much of my wedding bouquet
from 17 years ago. That was a good day!
*) The
Women and Men of the United Way of
Greensboro are doing some incredible work to promote community resources
that advance family issues. Attending
their Women in Philanthropy event left me inspired. It is always uplifting to travel other places
and see individuals coming together to do good.
*) Everyone needs to buy a copy of The Beauty of Different by Karen
Walrond to be reminded of their superpowers and how they can use them for good.
*) I wonder
how iTunes determines the genius list.
It just does not seem right that Erotic
City by Prince would be followed by the Phineas
and Ferb theme song.
*) Our tour
guide at the International Civil Rights
Center & Museum radiated passion.
To be standing in the room of the lunch counter sit-in was a little
surreal. We need to fill ourselves with
the courage from these men and women to continue being a voice for social
justice for everyone everywhere!!
*) I love
meeting remarkable woman. Confidence and
poise are words to describe Valda
Boyd Ford. I look forward to
connecting again with her.
*) It is
time to take my life menu (bucket list) out of my head and put it on
paper. I would like to take singing
lessons—my kids would agree. I want to
add piano lessons to that too and visiting San Francisco, New York, Australia, France,
Spain, Italy, Greece…..ok I need to share these thoughts in a different post on
a different day!!
*) We need
to start dropping more Love
Bombs to change the World.
To wrap up and be honest, there were MANY more
thoughts that went through my head on this trip and are continuing today. I feel like I am “coming alive” at lightning
pace. But the thought I want you to hold
with you came from Karen’s dad:
“The World is a small place. You have to help where you can.”
We all have superpowers and the ability to come
alive. Find your power, find you voice,
and use it to help where you can.
Peace and love,
Rachel