Small Ways Add Up

23 Jul

Have you ever met someone who inspired or touched you in some way from the first interaction?

Three months ago when I launched this blog I was nervous and anxious.  My natural exuberance at starting something new was silenced by my fears:  Would anyone read?  Would anyone comment?  Would my writing make a difference?

The second comment on my very first post came from a stranger, Raam Dev and what so surprised me was not just that he was a stranger, but that he offered his help and support.  That one action – reaching out and offering encouragement –  made such a difference to me that day.  It gave me hope that in this digital, social media driven world I’d entered there was still a face of humanity.

Raam and I have not met.  I have yet to offer my hug of thanks in person as he’s currently in Nepal.  And yet…he’s touched my life.  That’s who he is.

Small Ways to Make a Big Difference was generated by Raam’s passion to make a difference; it is his call to action.

This ebook is a plea for help. It’s a voice shouting in a crowded room full of people who care but who are entirely oblivious to each other.

Raam cares and he’s inviting all of us to care with him.  I may be naive but I truly believe that we all want to make a difference in some way.

What stops us?  Usually our limiting beliefs; the lizard brain’s chatter that kills off possibility in a heartbeat.

But here’s the thing…

One person CAN make a difference.

You.  Me.  Raam.  Each of us in our own unique way makes a difference every day.  How often do we notice or acknowledge it and each other?

Small Ways to Make a Big Difference asks us to take notice, to take a stand and question the status quo.  It takes courage to ask, “What can we do?” and then ask others to begin asking the same question.

Raam’s extraordinary commitment has attracted a host of contributors who believe, like he does, that we can all have a positive impact on the world.  I am honoured to be one of these contributors.

This book was created for people who want to make a difference.

I say that’s you.

Download the book, read it and spread the good vibes and wisdom contained in these 160 pages.  Doing so can be your immediate small way to make a difference today.

If not now, when?

  • http://raamdev.com/ Raam Dev

    Sandi, what an incredible introduction to this ebook! Thank you so much for all your support.

    I don’t even remember how I originally came across your blog, but your style of writing — your voice — exuded love and compassion and that’s what attract me to connect with you!

    Keep being who you are and sharing your voice with the world. You’re making a difference just by existing! :)

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      Thanks Raam. It’s been my pleasure since that first interaction, and I hope there are many more to come.

      Just had a thought that I tweeted that this would be a great book for parents to share with their kids. Imagine starting this conversation at a young age!

  • http://raamdev.com/ Raam Dev

    Sandi, what an incredible introduction to this ebook! Thank you so much for all your support.

    I don’t even remember how I originally came across your blog, but your style of writing — your voice — exuded love and compassion and that’s what attract me to connect with you!

    Keep being who you are and sharing your voice with the world. You’re making a difference just by existing! :)

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      Thanks Raam. It’s been my pleasure since that first interaction, and I hope there are many more to come.

      Just had a thought that I tweeted that this would be a great book for parents to share with their kids. Imagine starting this conversation at a young age!

  • http://www.vagabondquest.com/ Dina

    Very beautifully written intro to the book, I’m proud to take a part in it. It’s nice to meet you here :)
    Raam is a very good hearted person, we all know it if we read his blog posts :)

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      Nice to meet you too Dina! What an adventure you and your husband are on! Looking forward to reading more about it.

  • http://www.vagabondquest.com/ Dina

    Very beautifully written intro to the book, I’m proud to take a part in it. It’s nice to meet you here :)
    Raam is a very good hearted person, we all know it if we read his blog posts :)

    • http://www.devacoaching.com Sandi

      Nice to meet you too Dina! What an adventure you and your husband are on! Looking forward to reading more about it.

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