Day 3,170

Growth & Appreciation:

Reading The Amen Effect by Sharon Brous has been an incredible gift! While I received an emphatic recommendation for it from my friend, Amanda, I was a little hesitant. Little did I know what an immediate impact it would make on my soul.

The short version of this book is that regardless of our spiritual beliefs the most important thing we can do is love others. Rather than self isolation or ignoring what others feel we are called to act with kindness, be present, and love them.

I took soooooo many notes on this, here’s an example.

My Note on the Topic of Loving Others: Denialism vs wonder – one way creates more conflict, dehumanizes, and fuels hate and separation. The other leads to understanding, compassion, and kindness. Don’t create a monster, listen to the human and love them.

The quote from the book that inspired this note:

Refuse to live in a world which judges people based on their worst behavior. Pray for the end of the sin, not for the end of the sinner. Distinguish between monsters and people who do monstrous things. Fight to awaken others’ humanity even when they do not recognize yours. Help them grow and change.

Sharon Brous, The Amen Effect

So many immediately useful and effective tools to better live into who we are called to be. I will read this book at least once per year!

Presence:

Today we entered National Park #33…. Yosemite!!! Tomorrow we start exploring it!

Thanks!!!