Apr 19 - When We Show Up for Each Other, Everything Changes

Apr 19 - When We Show Up for Each Other, Everything Changes - GON in 5 Minutes Newsletter

Published: Sat, 04/19/25

Updated: Sun, 04/20/25

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by Maria Gracia

April 19, 2025

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When We Show Up for Each Other, Everything Changes

More than ever on social media, I’ve noticed feuds popping up—people on opposite sides of the political fence posting pointed comments, articles, and heated replies. I rarely, if ever, get involved in those conversations, but the uptick hasn’t gone unnoticed. And maybe you’ve seen the same.

A few Sundays ago, I watched a Netflix documentary called The Twister: Caught in the Storm. It’s about the massive tornado that tore through Joplin, Missouri, in May 2011. The destruction was devastating—homes flattened, lives lost, even the high school was destroyed just hours after graduation. It was heartbreaking.

But what stayed with me most was what happened next. The thousands of people who showed up to help. First responders were there right away, risking everything to save lives. And then came neighbors, strangers, students, and organizations—people from all walks of life.

I wasn’t there, but I feel confident saying that nobody was asking who someone voted for before lending a hand. Political views didn’t matter. Helping someone in need was the only thing that did.

That thought has been sitting with me lately. In the middle of a disaster, we show up for each other. No hesitation. No filter. Just kindness, compassion, and humanity.

And while our day-to-day lives may not be marked by natural disasters, we still have chances—big and small—to bring that same spirit forward. Whether in person or behind a screen, kindness matters.

Thoughtfulness matters. Connection matters more than always being right.

I know I’m preaching to the choir here. But sometimes it's just good to remember: we are more alike than we are different. And we are all better when we lead with heart.

Here’s to the helpers, the listeners, the bridge-builders—and to all of us, doing our best to show up for one another, one small kindness at a time.

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Brain Freeze!

I stopped out at a Mexican restaurant the other day to celebrate my friend Carly's birthday. She ordered a frozen daiquiri, took one big sip, and then suddenly froze—literally. “Ouch, brain freeze!” she said, pressing her hand to her forehead. It made us all laugh, but it’s a real thing.

Brain freeze, or sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia (a mouthful in more ways than one), happens when something cold hits the roof of your mouth. It causes the blood vessels to quickly constrict and then expand, which sends confusing pain signals to your brain—usually felt right behind your eyes or forehead.

If you’ve ever had one, you know it’s no fun—but the good news is, there are a few ways to make it go away faster.

Press your tongue against the roof of your mouth to warm it up again, or sip something room temperature or warm.

Another trick is to cover your mouth and breathe through your nose, which can help raise the temperature in your mouth more quickly.

But the easiest solution is to slow down and sip a little more gently—especially if the drink is icy and the celebration is just getting started.

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"Be a warrior when it comes to delivering on your ambitions. And a saint when it comes to treating people with respect, modeling generosity, and showing up with outright love."
-- Robin S. Sharma

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