Well, hello, my friends, and welcome to the live-inspired Monday morning moments with John O'Leary.

I record these so that you may begin your week in awe and on fire with a burst of inspiration.

I wanted to begin this episode with a quote from a gentleman

we've had on the podcast two separate times. He's a phenomenal author. He's a generous guy.

He's a phenomenal person as well. His name is Mitch Album. The quote goes like this. The way you

get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others,

devote yourself to your community around you,

and devote yourself to creating something that gives purpose and gives meaning.

Well, it turns out, my friends, that every day offers the same opportunity.

To invest in activities, efforts, work, in conversations that build

others up, or to choose attitudes, words, and actions that push others down. Our choice not only profoundly

influences how we feel about this life, but also the lives of those around us.

It's important to recognize. Although it's been more than five months since I've had the

opportunity of flying, many of my past experiences traveling while in airports or working on the

road continued to influence me. Years ago, I was settling into my seat, buckling up, getting out a snack,

setting up my laptop, and stuffing my journal into the seat pocket. I know. I know I'm kind of like

traveling with a four-year-old. Anyway, I overheard an unusual conversation about a row behind me.

An elderly-sounding woman shared with a person next to her that this was her first trip

since the death of her husband.

She mentioned she was nervous to travel but was looking forward to talking with someone on

this trip.

The gentleman responded currently.

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