Advent

Today marks the beginning of the season of Advent- a time of preparation, gratitude and grace. This is a wonderful time to look inward and reflect upon how prepared we are for the future and the great things that are to come.

As I light the first candle today, I revisit the gifts that God, my family and my friends have given me to prepare myself for the blessings that are to come. I think my greatest strength is curiosity. I have an active mind and an inquisitive soul. How can I use this gift to help others in this world? I hope that I can be the brave one who asks questions when no one else does. I hope I can find answers and ignite conversation and put thoughts deep into the minds of those around me so that they too might be fueled by curiosity.

Let this time of preparation also be filled with motivation and action. This is a great time to reach out to old friends and lost connections. This is a great time to meet new people and get to know acquaintances a little better. The stronger our bonds and relationships are, the stronger our community is. Good Global Citizens will enrich this world when we have mass of numbers, because then each small, kind action will have ripple effects; and our preparation for the future will be easier.

Inspiring Windows of Light

I met with a Good Global Citizen today. This was a refreshing and uplifting meeting that changed my way of thinking. It's so helpful to discuss ideas with someone and really get creative while at the same time remembering efforts of the past and adapting them to current situations. My GGC buddy opened up windows of light in my mind. She articulated concepts that I was toying with. She spoke her mind, shared her experiences and nodded her head in understanding. Thank you, GGC! You've inspired me.

I only wonder, now, how I can help inspire someone else? I hope that I can have a thoughtful impact on someone tomorrow- it's a favor I now owe. As someone working to become a GGC, I look to emulate people I admire. And today I was inspired.

Peace and inspiration to you today as well! You never know what impact you're having on someone's twirling mind.