Listen... Wake Up... Be There...

Listen... to the still voices deep within you.

Listen... as the wind himself whispers your name in times of sadness.

Listen... to those whose words are encouraging and meaningful to you.

Listen... while your child chatters a conversation you are not a part of.

Listen... to those whose stories have yet to be heard and desiring to be told.

Wake up... to the passions of others as they share with out words.

Wake up... with the intention of making changes that you thought not possible.

Wake up... and help another feel they are worthy of their existence, despite their current situation.

Wake up... with the heart to use your hands and your words : to make a difference beyond your front door, beyond the shopping mall, beyond the church walls, beyond the shopping cart in front of you - To someone standing next to you, in front of you, next door to you and even behind you. There is always someone who needs to know they are valued, they are important, they are not alone...

Be there... despite being uncomfortable with the task at hand. It's not about being comfortable, it's about going beyond yourself for the sake of another.