Ride share or riding to work during a pandemic

The pandemic has put us through the commuter wringer. What!?

That Ramen Girl laughed at herself. “Bring it on,” she said! “Reduced hours? Okay. Let us see.”

Picture her manager texting her, offering her hours to help at a store over five miles away. She had no car, and it was during a pandemic, but she was willing to help. “No car? No big deal. Yes, let’s do it. It is still rideshare,” she thought to herself. But wait! How do we know we are safe? How are companies rolling out safety measures for those who work for them? (Note - she says “people”) This is great so long as people understand the impact of why wearing a mask is so significant.

Back when her bikes were still up in Oakland, and yes, she hadn’t even seen the store before. She didn’t overthink it. She took a Lyft. Admittedly, she was a little nervous about taking rideshare during this time. The number one reason and top priority is to protect her family. It is her rule to keep herself safe to keep her family safe. It is for this reason she kept that mind of hers cared for. “I set a clear intention,” she remarked. “I see a vision of my family being happy and healthy, smiling and active, enjoying the things they love and enjoying their freedom, health, and body.”

A Ramen girl just showed up. When she arrived, she scanned the store, introduced herself to the baristas, and waved to the manager, saying, “I am here to help.” That was back in May 2020.

Fast forward to the present, August 2021.

PSA — Mental health is a priori as well as physical health. When doubt and resistance arise in the mind, pause and investigate with a softer heart. Listen to a chant or that song because this pandemic is still going strong. COVID-19 Delta is a more contagious pathogen. Mask up. Get vaccinated. When in doubt, ask yourself whether it is an imagination.

How am I going to show up today? Thanks for your consideration. 24 August 2021, ay

What I learned today - a practice

It’s pretty amazing to see people share their knowledge and wisdom to help people create better lives.

I noticed in my experience, when I look inward, I see how beautiful this world we live in and the people around us. I am grateful to live in a time where we are empowered to become more aware of our thoughts and actions.

Points of awareness: What do I want to optimize in my life? Living and working joyfully. It starts with the self.

Use and practice what serves people and us better, the world around us.

Unlearn the unconscious habits of mind that ultimately keeps us stagnant, fearful, angry, agitated, which eventually hurts the people we serve and us as human beings.

Tonight, I looked up to the sky and witnessed the colors of the sky perform its orchestra of colors; adorned with orange, magenta, purple, and dark blue.

These past few days, I witnessed the human power of caring and compassion. I learned so much about resilience, vision, vulnerability, and the strength of the spirit. Joy is accessible. Happiness is right in front of us when we really want to be happy and fulfilled.

So here is a little mental exercise that was inspired by a TEDxTalk by Amit Sood, MD of Mayo Clinic. I am glad I found this video because it helps to put things into perspective for the times when I feel sad about something that I continuously hear, or see in the world around us. I hope you find wisdom and hope in it as well, to empower you to practice self-care and be joyful, compassionate, and kind.

Gratitude, hello

Every day I will sit in silence with you

Practice a meditation called to thank you

I want to be conscious and awake

closing my eyes as I take note

how each of my dear five people

brought me joy today

Inspiration: Learning. Neuroscience. Brain Happy. Heart. Joy. Gratitude. Love. People. Freedom. Family.

You are beautiful. You are healthy and full of Universal grace.

Surrender. The best is yet to come and there is so much opportunity in this world. You are the creator. Much love.

Twenty years ago, Dr. Amit Sood, a Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic, came to the U.S. thinking he was coming to the Disneyland of the world. He expected everyone here to be very happy. What he saw surprised and shocked him.

Emotions, messages, building a brand beyond product

When was the last time you watched an advertisement, visit a website where you are compelled to tears?

Products are not just products. They have a life; a spirit and a place where they came from. It came from an inherent vision to get to point A to B. That point B is a better place. There are messages that are powerful; telling a hidden desire, a dream, a profound story. So there is the challenge. Unlocking the doors to discover the message. It is freedom. Let this be an inspiration to you. There are people out there, agencies, systems that can help unlock those doors. Why not? So, let us start here, there is a story behind your creation. Many products are great but they can be boundless when we face what is driving it, the reality, the emotion behind why the product was envisioned or created. Music is powerful agent. Images are powerful agents. Let the tears come. It is there.

One of the agencies that inspire me brings dreams and story to life — Get teary and fired up here, drop your impressions and surrender to the dream and energy to move mountains: Basic (https://basicagency.com/about).

This is not a paid endorsement. I LOVE TO discover great dreams and energies. Thanks for listening and dreaming with me.