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“An entire generation is having to put an unnatural courage at the centre of compassion, where previous generations were simply compelled by kind hearts, human instincts and godly moments.” Whether we fear rejection, failure, or legal liability, many of us must overcome some fear in order to step out and give of ourselves. Many of us wait (and wait and wait) on finding just the right thing to do, give or say. We wait until we’re just a bit closer to good or perfect. The trick is that we must come as we are, before we feel ready. Because no one needs our perfection; they need our presence.

At the heart of it, what holds us back from offering or receiving comfort from others?

What keeps us from being present with and for others? Present in our own lives?

Is there an area of your life where you’d like to step out, take a risk, serve others, but you feel afraid or unprepared? What would happen if you took a chance and stepped out before you felt ready?

“Ring the bells that still can ring

Forget your perfect offering

There is a crack in everything

That’s how the light gets in.”

—Leonard Cohen, “Anthem”