The Ripple Effect
| What we do in the circle of our communities, whether within our families, close friends, or communities at large, has a lasting ripple effect. It can be the smallest action; a look or glance, or simply extending a hand at the right moment. We're often unaware of the impact our actions have on others until sometime later, if at all. Rallying Support Sometime ago a friend 'pointed me' towards the need of another close friend, Tim, who needed a web presence as a platform to offer his services to his community. I rallied the support of another close friend, Dia Sabella, a copy editor/writer, and together the three of us, Tim, myself, and Dia, strategized a plan of action. Needless to say, none of us could have done it without the other. A fourth voice showed up in the conversation while volleying emails back and forth and asked, "Why are you calling him Timmy?" I felt similarly, "And who are YOU in the mix and what is your role?" Thus, entered Roger, a brain health specialist and valuable asset to our team, living nearby in Tim's community. He brought a unique perspective that none of us had. They say it takes a tribe, and indeed, it did. Team Effort What started as a simple, "Yes, I can help," evolved into a rich team of four, all doing their best towards a common goal. There is nothing more satisfying than 'playing ball' with a finely tuned team.
The Gold That Surfaces I take a moment to share this story now as it is often sometimes later when the gold surfaces. I received a thank you note from Tim this week that touched me deeply. |    I've learned much, and the first was that friends want to help in that best way, and the second thing is I can still keep my pride and say "Yes, I need help," and say "Thank you for loving and helping me." – Tim Greer |
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