Drawn by Lesley Speed Willcockson with inspiration from Pinterest





yup, that's me





Someone once told me, "Live in the moment, that is perhaps what the meaning of life is."



















Someone asked me recently why I write this blog.Because it reminds me to stop and think. It's a public pledge—to remember the promises I've laid out.Like a personal memory bank of the thoughts I have about myself and toward the world.And there's a certain kind of freedom that comes from trusting oneself and bowing to self expression.Many Gentle Lift posts focus on exploring the inner world. That's because I think it's critical to understand the self in order to understand other people.It does take time: to cultivate the inspiration, to find the resources, to deliver the goods. But it's not a chore or a burden, because it's a way for me to get in touch with me, and hopefully a way to reach out to you.Gentle Lift dives into some deep topics, but I hope that my "straight arrow" writing style is at the very least a breath of fresh air in this seemingly dog-eat-dog world.If by writing this blog, I get to know myself better—well, that makes the extra effort taste all the more sweeter.Or maybe even inspire some readers to take a timeout... I think that would be a great thing.Life is too short not to try.I like the "perhaps" in this statement because it depends on the person. The person has to care enough to find out. Care enough to pause for a timeout. To avoid autopilot. To seize the moment.I have a lot of respect for the kiwi in this video. Putting forth all that energy because to him, it's worth it.