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Touching Lives

Ripples not splashes
small ways we touch lives
without hoopla or fanfare
simply reaching out
across the table or the fence
or the miles
to offer a smile
or some bread
or a quiet inkling
or an honest question
that might provide direction
or hope or a felt sense
of being heard and appreciated

It’s not about smothering someone
with a barrage of our great ideas
or grandly interfering on their behalf
but rather being there
quietly present and accountable

The allure of grandeur and flamboyance
pale next to the tiny shiny sparks
of love and caring and showing up
without being asked or tasked

In the end
perhaps bowls of soup
and a helping hand
and sharing moments of joy
are what will turn the tide
toward a world that works
for all

from the heart, mind, and pen of Minx

Minx Boren
Minx Borenhttps://coachminx.com/
Minx Boren is a Master Certified Coach, credentialed through the International Coach Federation, as well as a motivational speaker and workshop/webinar facilitator. She is author/co-author of sixteen books, including Friendship Is a Journey, Healing Is a Journey, and, most recently, Decades of Gratitude, Gusto, Grit & Grace. Minx is a longtime community leader and activist and has served as president of Executive Women of the Palm Beaches 2013-14 and as a member of the Board of Directors of The Women’s Foundation of Florida since 2007. She is the 2013 recipient of the Giraffe Project, presented by Women’s Chamber of Commerce to women who “stick their neck out for others. ”Her current focus is on exploring with olders what it means to grow into our later years with gratitude, grace, and gusto. As an adjunct professor at FAU Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, she offers courses on such topics as Navigating by Values, Resilience in Stressful Times, and Healthwise Living. As an author, Coach Minx leads workshops at spas and wellness centers as well as for the Women’s Foundation of Florida for those who want to write a book or articles for publication or simply want to learn to journal their personal reflections more effectively. Minx is the CJO – Chief Journaling Officer – for Purpose Journals, a company that offers unique journals, webinars, tools, an active writing community along with significant support for anyone who wants to “discover yourself on the page.” Minx is involved with developing and presenting local Sustainable Living initiatives including, because of her background in nutrition and wellness, programs on Food Glorious Food – A Sustainable Perspective. For the past 10 years, she has been sending out a Balance Point Newsletter every other week – thought-provoking ideas, questions, and action challenges - along with selections of poetry from her poem-a-day practice – all from a coach perspective. You can sign up to receive them on her website.

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2 CONVERSATIONS

  1. This is great! It’s the little things that are most rewarding. Just being there for each other. And not waiting to be asked to help. But lend a helping hand always. I quite enjoyed this poem! We could all use this in the world today! Being there for each other is the answer in life at least kne of them! Great poem.

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