Week 1 Day 6

Christine and I attended Outlook’s new 1 Day Intensive yesterday. It was an incredible experience! We had a working lunch where we had an assignment called Power 3.
We were to:

1. Give one Random Act Of Kindness


2. Receive two Quarters


3. Exchange three Hugs

I didn’t see a problem with 1 or 3, but 2 seemed like a bigger challenge, so I focused on it first. My came plan was to lead with my strengths (my authenticity and my heart), so I looked for opportunities to ask strangers for quarters and/or hugs. I watched several people walk by and talked myself out of asking. Finally, I stopped a couple. “ Do you have 30 seconds? I’m not weird or crazy, I’m in a class and have been assigned to ask for 2 quarters and some hugs. Could you help me out?”

The husband turned to his wife and said, “Give him some quarters! He can get the hugs somewhere else!” This was the first couple I opened my mouth to!
For my Random Act of Kindness, I noticed a Gas Station across the road. I walked up to the intersection and then talked myself out of crossing the road. I walked back to the restaurant, knowing that I had committed to success and that I fully intended to make my commitment. About then Robert walked out. I asked if he had his Random Act of Kindness yet? He said he didn’t, so I suggested we walk across the road and clean windshields. He said sure and we crossed the road. The first guy I asked declined, but the next lady, even though it was raining and she wasn’t under the cover said, “Sure!” I was her windows and commented on what good condition she kept her SUV in. She was flattered and told me that she would tip me if she had any money. I told her I wasn’t looking for anything in exchange, but that I would love a hug, if that was okay. I got a great hug, and helped her to have a great day.
Robert had equal success with a young mom and her teenage daughter who gave us both hugs and went smiling on her way! We went to cross the road again, but the light cycle was off so we got back under the cover and chatted with a motorcyclist who was traveling through to Oregon. We had a great talk and gave him some suggestions on how to avoid I-15 through Salt Lake and Davis Counties. We crossed the street feeling better ourselves, with our commitments completed!
Robert thanked me for getting him out, and I acknowledged to him that I had tried it once on my own and had given in to fear. We both were served by supporting each other. As we were getting in Melissa’s SUV she said she hadn’t received her quarters yet. I said, “Let’s get out and get it.” She hopped out and while I was looking for someone she could talk to she saw a young couple and went straight up to them, asking for two quarters, without any explanation. It took the young man several minutes, but he looked and looked, until he was able to give her the quarters. She came back and thanked me for pushing her, but what I saw was a very determined lady who just needed to take the first step. After that first step I don’t think you could have stopped her! What a cool lunch!!