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Open up! FBI! (pssst it’s a frame work, not the government)

Here's what to expect in todays newsletter:

1. Please PLEASE don’t miss this moment

2. How 1 complement changed everything.

3. How to make someone feel special (in 1 minute or less) (Like an FBI agent)

You know what I suck at?

Being present.

You too?

Ohh thank goodness.

Why is that?

Why do you work so hard to build a life you love, then fail to enjoy it?

There are a few different reasons (I've found so far)

Often, I'm terrible at this.

However, today, today. I was excellent at it. (rare, but it happens!)

I got to play drums. And I enjoyed each service. Each song within the service.

I did a workout, and enjoyed each rep. As I'm writing these words, I'm choosing to enjoy this moment.

Why? Why work so hard to be present and enjoy this moment?

Because it's the only one you've got.

Please, PLEASE don't miss this moment.

Past you would be amazed at present you.

If you could talk with yourself two years ago, you'd be amazed.

There are things that are normal, that if I told Daniel two years ago, he would be amazed. And I'm willing to bet that you have things like that too.

Take a second. What are 5 things that you're grateful for?

(I'll go first)

1. Family

2. The ability to travel

3. I have all my senses (mostly haha)

4. Music (and the ability to play music)

5. Internet connection

More than that, I bet there is a person, or person(s) who are present when you are with them.

Who will call you out on your B.S. and love you.

Those people are amazing. They create safe spaces.

They are a rare breed. But if you have the privilege of knowing one of these people of peace, consider yourself lucky.

These are people who see you.

No. really. see you.

They ask you how you're doing, but ask a second time, because they care.

Their number one value is love and connection. They are often the healer frequency.

If you are thinking of someone as you're reading these words, Send this to them, and tell them it made you think of them.

This may seem small, but to be encouraged and reminded that your presence is making a difference matters.

I was reminded of the power of a compliment, and of sending a text of gratitude this morning.

How one compliment changed an entire room.

I told a friend I like his earrings.

What happened next I didn't expect.

Someone else complimented someone's outfit.

Another person said something about a girls nails. (and she lit up like a Christmas tree)

That one compliment I gave was like the most positive bullet bouncing off the walls. Everyone got hit. Suddenly everyone was willing to share the good that they were seeing in the people around them. It created amazing warmth in the room. (I think there were 8+ compliments given over the next 3-5 minutes)

So please, PLEASE don't wait to share the gratitude you have for the people around you.

Here's how I do this via text: (and this was taught to me by Brett Swarts)

The FBI Framework:

1. Feeling

2. Behavior

3. Impact

What does this look like?

(1)I feel so grateful (2) that you're reading this newsletter and sharing it with a friend. (3) Because It shows the type of person you are, someone who wants to look for and find the good in others. And people like you are what make the world a beautiful place to live.

P.S. There's no right or wrong way to send this text. AND I've found saying the behavior and impact (rather than simply saying I love you or thinking of you) makes the random text hit SO MUCH HARDER.

P.P.S. I've gotten a few texts and emails from you guys who are reading this newsletter. Please know that it encourages me Immensely to hear how it's making a difference in your lives.

I wrote it. You read it. How was it? 🔨

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