11/03/2025
Monday Motivation: If you work with heart, you don't need to work hard.
Also, since we started in the 4 years ago, I always do things from my heart for the community. Or maybe I am really a loosey goosey because who opens a booth during covid with 6m distancing - this lady right here. I took a leap of faith. If not for magic man, who helped me and the late Zahid Malik I wouldnt be where I am now. And all the villages that supported me, carried me through every ebbs and flows of life. There were alot of lets wave the white flag moments 🏳. The setbacks taught me to pause and slow down. Because who am I really racing with. And then I met Bill this year. Let me tell you about Bill.
Bill is a garden center owner. I asked him how he is doing. He said something that hit home. Bill shared that his wife just passed a month ago. They shared every meal and everyday together. She was the baker. And he did whatever she told him to. 😄 They are Italians. And Bill said, I do not care who you are, where you come from but let me share you this, all of us get caught up so much with life. When that time comes when we are called back, there is no manual, guidebook, and we are not taking anything back when that happens. Nothing. What matters is how we are towards one another and how we treat each other. When our loved ones pass there is no amount of time enough to prepare you for it. I agreed and while agreeing because I am kulit (filipino word for annoying). I wrote in a piece of paper my number to Bill. I told Bill if that day comes and it hits hard, because grief can do that I need you to call me. And I will sit with you and I will listen because I know if she was around she will do the same for someone. Ok Bill? And if you are ok with it, I am going to call you and check-in how you are doing every now and then. And if you need that day, take it. Can I hug you now Bill? I reminded him, I am here for you.
Now here is my challenge to you, grab your phone and the first person you think of call him or her & have a real conversation, simply ask how are you doing?
Now, go and pass it to someone who needs it. 🌸🍋🤍🍁 SWGCDTY
