Back in January, I awoke way too early on a Saturday morning to head down to the Inspired Action workshop by Matthew Ferry.
When I headed home that evening, I was aware of many valuable insights. But one of the highlights of the day was the Contribution Game.
When we left for our first break, Matthew asked us to not only interact with others — but to walk up to people that we would usually never invite into our universe — and ask them what they needed to achieve their dreams.
What did I learn? That there were many fascinating people with incredible visions for their life and the world around them — who just needed a bit of help from their friends. Some of whom were strangers until minutes before.
I always knew there were karmic reasons to help others. But beyond that, I recently realized that the value of the Contribution Game extends beyond karma. By reaching out to others, we learn how many bright, passionate, motivated people can be part of our existence. Those are the types of people that help you get yourself out of your rut and reach for the previously impossible!
Not to mention that I\’ve usually avoided asking for help, because I didn\’t want to seem less than perfect. So this type of interaction is definitely a challenge for me!
Now my goal is to incorporate the Contribution Game into everyday life.