When more than 30 pilot whales became stranded on Ruakākā Beach, the community came together in a heroic effort to save them. Over 1,000 volunteers and professionals used sheets to gently lift the whales and return them to the ocean.   

Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada once said something profoundly beautiful: 

“There are those who want a swimming pool in the house, while those who have one barely use it… Those who have lost a loved one feel a deep sense of loss, while others who hold them close often complain about them… The key is to be grateful, look carefully at what we have, and understand that somewhere, someone would give everything for what you already have and don’t appreciate.” 

Instead of longing for what we don’t have, let’s cherish what we do. Someone, somewhere, dreams of the very things we take for granted every day.

When we’re young, we often think the answer lies in fixing everything around us. But with time and wisdom, we realize that real change begins with ourselves—our mindset, actions, and how we show up in the world. 

By changing ourselves, we become the ripple that inspires others, and before we know it, we do change the world—starting from the inside out.

So, today, pause and ask:
What part of myself can I nurture, heal, or grow to bring more light into the world? 

You are berry special!

Don’t let self-doubt take over—you are berry capable of amazing things.   

This week, focus on planting seeds of positivity and watching them grow. Remember, life is jam-packed with opportunities to shine!   

Let’s make it berry sweet, berry fun, and berry fulfilling.

Go out there and crush it like the rockstar you are! 

P.P.P.S. Please join our Positive Changemaker Facebook Group. We’ll be posting the replay of the workshop there, and it’s also a fantastic place to find support and feel inspired. This group is a vibrant community where you can connect with like-minded individuals committed to positive change. Join us now to keep the momentum going and access valuable resources and inspiration!