Daily Motivator - October

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October 1

Be there

Great value exists in the immediate physical presence of other people, places, and activities. Although remote, virtual experiences can be quite rich, they are never the same as being there.

From thirty thousand feet the world looks one way, and at ground level it looks significantly different. It’s useful to see the big picture, and also good to get in close.

High resolution video and clear, crisp audio connections enable you to quickly and easily reach across the world at negligible cost. As amazing as that can be, it can never replace the deep resonance of sharing the same space with another person.

Even when you don’t have to be there, especially when you don’t have to be there, it can mean a great deal to be there nonetheless. You are an embodied creature, a social creature through and through, and many benefits accrue when you act on those truths.

A photograph of the forest is nice, yet a walk through the forest is superior by orders of magnitude. As thoughtful as a phone call can be, a personal visit could end up being life changing.

The time and trouble necessary to be there serve as powerful signals to yourself and others. Look for opportunities to actively express the truth that life is precious, and be there to live it in person.

— Ralph Marston