REALLY?

Today I learned something. Not uncommon for a day in the life of Lisa, but today's lesson was VERY special that touched my soul.

I learned that there are people who want to help others realize their dreams, and do it 'just because'. Just because we are all in this together and it feels good to make a difference. I received a precious commodity from people I barely know - their time. John Brackney Executive Director of the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce and Brian Vogt Executive Director of Botanic Gardens. As we sat in the Gardens under the shade of a big tree, they listened to me ... we had open dialogue and shared ideas. They provided powerful insights and were truly present in the time we had. It's funny ... but I was deeply touched by their authentic outreach.

We talked about how coffeehouses offer people a place to be creative, brainstorm new ideas, and collaborate. Ideas cultivated can turn into movements ... they shared a story with me about the founding of Centennial, Colorado. Their idea of creating a new city emerged out of a conversation over coffee and then sprouted into a movement where the entire community came together to build Centennial.

They paid it forward ... they gave me their time. If we actually listen ... REALLY listen to another person we can get right down to the core our humanness.

Signing out, Lisa