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When the world stopped
but we didn't
writing
for light
Early Spring 2020. The world as we knew it stopped for six weeks.
Sequestered in my 18th-floor condo above the city of San Jose, I did the only thing a raging extrovert could… I connected to my people by writing. I started a virtual newsletter to send happy thoughts and opportunities for personal development. It fast turned into my personal musings on where “we” were in our collective aloneness and our deep desire to return to normalcy, whatever that would become. I shared the beautiful moments that were happening all around us – John Krasinski taking kids to prom, a farmer sending KN95 masks to Gov. Cuomo, and Andrea Bocelli singing for the empty streets of the world from the front steps of Florence’s Duomo.
It was cathartic to write… and I heard from many how the messages provided hope and connection, some even re-read them during particularly difficult days. One university professor incorporated the writings into a course on Pandemic Literature and now I’m publishing them as a record for myself and those who enjoyed them, so that we’ll always remember there was light to be found during those days of uncertainty. There always will be.
Holstee Manifesto + Lionheart
Volume VI-Mai-XXMM After yesterday’s note, a former colleague and now lifelong friend sent me a link to the image below. I didn’t ask her, but I thought it would be appropriate to share. [She’s a little busy with a brand
Get Focused on the Next Right Thing
Volume IV-Mai-XXMM Below was the most important thing I read today, and that truly is saying a lot… Most of you recognize the format as LinkedIn, but I believe the sentiment applies to family, business, or even solo self-management conundrums
Borrowed Treasure
Volume XXX-Avril-XXMM When we set out to do this, the intention was simply to share some positive constructive thoughts on regular basis at a time when most of us seemed to be struggling with the “new normal” the world was
Gentler Times: Krasinski and Kermit
Volume XXVIII-Avril-XXMM SGN Potluck: Some Good News with John Krasinski Ep. 5 John Krasinski just keeps pulling together these 15min video montages of complete happiness. Want to get “fed”? (watch the video – it’s a theme…) Enjoy! Simplicity. Nostalgia. Sometimes memories
John Krasinski for Prom King
Volume XVII-Avril-XXMM John Krasinski for Prom King! This guy realllly is just sooooo awesome. Click the image for more details – but it’s tonight (Friday) at 5pm PT on his YouTube channel (SGN: Some Good News) if your kids want to go. (Or if
A Farmer’s Sacrifice
Volume XXIV-Avril-XXMM Perhaps I’m biased I am biased, but I’m not at all surprised this was from a farmer. I was simultaneously touched and humbled when I saw this earlier today. The letter below is from a retired farmer in
Yes, and… Broken Crayons Still Color
Volume XXII-Avril-XXMM I got a late start today, so this will be super short. We hope. I saw the post on the left on LinkedIn tonight and remembered the meme (on the right) making the rounds on Facebook for the
(Temporary) Decline
Volume XXI-Avril-XXMM WARNING – today’s note comes with a “reality downside” heads-up… Not every day is sunshine and lollipops, right? If you’re looking for that (if you “need” that LIFT today), just skip over my text and go straight to
Prom! … plus MM La Fleur’s To-Do List
Volume XX-Avril-XXMM Prom 2020: Some Good News with John Krasinski Ep. 4 As if throwing a global virtual prom with bonafide rock stars wasn’t enough… he also broadcast from space in this episode. Yeah, like outer space. Cool, huh? The list below