Not because it was cute—but because it was clear. You tied the soft power of kindness to the fierce truth of John’s call: “Bear fruit, or get the axe.”
Nicole’s Starbucks move wasn’t spiritual fluff. It was a micro-rebellion against egoic isolation. And Hank? That old mystic in disguise. His “splash of sunshine” was more Eucharist than espresso.
You named the trap: ego wants us overwhelmed, cynical, numb. But you reminded us—small acts are not small if they awaken connection. That’s not naïve. That’s strategy.
Thank you for pointing to the miracle hiding in plain sight: not the free coffee, but the sudden remembering that we belong to each other.
What a delight to come across this message and remember love and connection is all that matters, thank you 🙏
Candace, this hit deep.
Not because it was cute—but because it was clear. You tied the soft power of kindness to the fierce truth of John’s call: “Bear fruit, or get the axe.”
Nicole’s Starbucks move wasn’t spiritual fluff. It was a micro-rebellion against egoic isolation. And Hank? That old mystic in disguise. His “splash of sunshine” was more Eucharist than espresso.
You named the trap: ego wants us overwhelmed, cynical, numb. But you reminded us—small acts are not small if they awaken connection. That’s not naïve. That’s strategy.
Thank you for pointing to the miracle hiding in plain sight: not the free coffee, but the sudden remembering that we belong to each other.
More of this, please.
Such a thoughtful message, Candace. We all need to hear it. And you are an inspiring speaker.
Thanks so much, John!