Wealthy Affiliate, The Place To Make The World a Better Kinder Place Because of YOU

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Ready for another story? Ok here goes. Did you grab your coffee or tea yet? I can wait until you do.

I will just groove to some music while I wait...

Oh ok.. you are ready now..

So what happens when a group of strangers decide to make the world a better place?

Well we call it Wealthy Affiliate... of course!

But more of that in a minute.

So go with me back to this past summer.. like most cities, during the summer we have free huge concerts on the weekend. On this one weekend a favorite group of mine came to town. Sly and the Family Stone.

Yeah, I know it really dates me, yes? Some of you young'uns can Google them.

I love their really upbeat energetic music because it promotes social justice and coming together as one and connecting as community. To me that means everything.

So I decided that I would go. And it took some effort because I was still in the wheelchair and forging through crowds was really problematic.

But hey, I had this feeling I really needed to be there. So off I went. And wouldn't you know, I easily scored a front and to the right space right in front of the band.

Whew, I was so excited. I felt tears just rolling down my cheeks. I had conquered both my concern of navigating in huge crowds and willing to be seen in huge crowds in "the chair."

And it felt like the path to get there just opened up right in front of my eyes. .you know what that means, yes? Something good is coming.

As a side note, my experience has been that when you are in a wheelchair you suddenly become invisible. People don't even want to have eye contact with you. So I had gotten used to this. And in fact I made a point of talking and having eye contact to put people more at ease..( And a hippie woman in tie dyed flowing layered dresses is hard to miss..grin).

But anyway, the point is.. usually wheelchair riders are not seen.

But on this night everything changed...for me.

I was so moved by the energy of the crowd and the message of the music that I was really, I mean really, dancing and be bopping in my chair.. I was surprised it did not turn over.

But here is the best part. I went there alone.. but did not spend one minute by myself.

People came up and danced with me. Danced with me! All different ages and sexes, and just so full of connection and joy. I cannot tell you how many people leaned over hugging and kissing me on the cheek and said you are so beautiful.

Really? Me? You are talking about me? You saw me even in the chair?

Wow, how powerful is that? Did any of those people realize what a gift they were giving to me and in turn to themselves?

I was being bestowed the most beautiful of gifts. Simple kindness and connection.

Yup, that is all that it takes to change lives.

And in that amazing, beautiful, loving, moment, I knew I was ready to change my life.I knew now that I had the strength and confidence to go beyond my circumstances. How often do we get to see that kind of gift?

And that brings me back to WA.

We change lives here. We connect here. We see the best in each other. We are accountable to each other.

Daily we bestow simple acts of kindness and compassionate love.

Now, if that is not changing the world what is?

So every time we sit down at our 'puter, remember we hold the power to make another connection. We can change a life and bring a smile. We hold that power.

So we are going to use our fingers as we type to make this world dance and sing..ok?

Because we are the best of the best.. we are Wealthy Affiliate the place to be somebody and successful.

And hey when we can do it typing we can do it with eye contact too.

Soar well.. its our time!

I see you.

And here is your kiss on the cheek too. I am paying it forward.

Or to paraphrase Stevie Wonder get to higher ground that is where life is really lived.

Let's start a movement. Bring some sunshine today to at least 5 people. And then turn around and give it to yourself too.

Wow, I just had to put on my sunglasses.. your light is so bright!

In peace and gratitude,






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Morning sunshine, thanks for a new blessing.
Pierre

Hello Pierre, you are so sweet! Enjoy. thanks

The world must be changing, I always respect people in wheelchairs and look to see if they need help without making them feel uncomfortable; I am glad you had a blast; going alone? you must be full of confidence.Blessings.

Well you are quite extraordinary and I so appreciate that. It was truly a blast. I thought i was 16 again! thanks for being here and your kind words.

Nice message.

Wayne

Thank you Wayne. Happy day!

Very much so.

Beautiful story. Thank you so much for sharing with us!

I am so grateful you are here. Thanks! Hope you give joy today too.

Ariel, all the pain you endured is now pouring out in this amazing gratitude. It is beautiful and refreshing to share what you have been through.
I would like to give a round of applause to those behind the scenes. Who keep on keeping, Site Support and others helping us.

There you go Tania, that is lovely. i hope they hear that! thanks for being here. big hugs

Touching article, A. Thanks so much for sharing. You are an open book and one I enjoy reading. Have a great day.
Namaste.
M

Hello Michelle, oops too open??? thanks for being here and your support. Enjoy every moment

I knew you were one of the Beautiful People Ariel! They never lose their stripes. I was one too. Still wear my hair long and my heart on my sleeve lol. This uplifting tale of yours brought me back a hundred years or so. Really Happy for you girl!

Ahh thanks Goran! I thought that about you too! Thank you so much! How is your writing coming today?

I would LOVE to see Sly and the Family Stone...so glad you got the chance! This is an awesome post, so Thanx for sharing it!
~Shell

Hello Shell, oh it was so fabulous. I hope you get to see them sometime. Sly is no longer playing with them but his daughter is and she is fab!
Thanks for your kind words. I wish you a really sweet day.

I love your wit and humour Ariel . ...you are always so inspiring .
Wishing you a wonderful day !

Hello Marie, thank you so much! I wish you the same and so much more!

Hi Ariel,

how are you? Doing good?
I was so busy for the last 2 weeks that I could hardly find time for WA.
But I will be back in a few days!!
HOPE you are doing well...still have those 12-15 hour days?
Hope not!
Have a great week!
Tom

Hey Tom. what is keeping you so busy?
Yup at least 15 hours..lol.. and loving each moment.
I am fabulous. loving life beyond words and living in gratitude.thanks for asking.
wishing you great joy and abundance!

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