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December 18, 2009

How Will You Reach Out Close Today?

ME Liz Strauss wrote this at 8:23 am

I've been thinking . . .

about reaching out.

From the earliest days of our lives we are reaching and reaching out … it’s how we learn, how we connect, how we find where we end and the world begins.

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We reach for what’s shiny, what’s new, what’s curious, what’s interesting, what’s tempting, what other folks have.

And from reaching and other folks’ teaching we gain bits of wisdom — wisdom that we have to reconcile and internalize into life skills and business strategies.

We learn that reaching for the stars can push our potential.
We learn that reaching beyond our grasp is impossible.
We learn that if we grasp at too many things, they lose their meaning.

We trust what we touch with our hands, our hearts, and our minds.

Still the obvious often escapes us, unless we stop to realize that the things that we need to thrive — the love one, the customers who value us most, the passions we prize, and the gifts we offer are the ones most within our reach.

How will you reach close to all that lets you thrive in business and life today?

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6 Comments to “How Will You Reach Out Close Today?”

  1. December 18th, 2009 at 9:52 am
    Jeff Hurt said

    How will I reach out today?

    I’ll reach out to stop, take a deep breath, and connect with a smile, a handshake, a hug, an “Atta-boy” or “Atta-girl,” an “Awesomesauce,” a “you should feel proud” moment. I’ll also remember to stop and smell the roses…oh wait, it’s holiday season…should I say poinsettias even though they don’t smell? I’ll reach out to stop and enjoy the holiday lights, the smell of gingerbread and the taste of Mom’s homemade cooking!

    I’ll also reach out to say, “We’re glad you are here writing, encouraging us to be better, to do better, to think better.” Thanks for the words of inspiration.

    Awesomesauce Liz!

  2. December 18th, 2009 at 10:01 am
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Jeff,
    You’re a master at lifting people up and that lifts the world. You’ve given me so many great ideas. I know that they’ll all come back to you exponentially.

    Thank you for reaching out to me.

  3. December 18th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
    Todd Smith said

    I will touch people today by being true to myself in my interactions. And by appreciating the many things that people give.

    I am inspired by your awesome capacity to love us all, Liz.

  4. December 18th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
    Darrell said

    Hi Liz
    As always you work is insightful and thought provoking.

    I will reach out to those who I love most, and those who’s need is the greatest and help them be their best.

  5. December 18th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hi Todd,
    Your lens brings you to the world as much as it brings the world to you. The opportunities to reach out are endless … and you do it so well.

    You inspire folks daily.

  6. December 18th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
    ME Liz Strauss said

    hi Darrell,
    I’m reaching out with some help to some folks who least expect it. :)

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