Episode 22 - Inspiration from Fred Rogers - Being a Message in the World

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Fred Rogers, known to most of us from the TV show, Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood was an unassuming hero with a bold but simple message: Everyone matters. His life was one of Universal Love and Kindness. We can all walk away inspired by this man to share our own message in the world.

NOTES:

Our conversation was centered around the movie, Won't You Be My Neighbor.

Some famous quotes from Fred Rogers:

Image result for fred rogers i don't think anyone can grow
Image result for fred rogers the greatest gift you ever give
Image result for fred rogers often when you think you are at the end
Image result for fred rogers there is something of yourself that you leave
Image result for fred rogers when i was a boy
Image result for fred rogers there are three ways

Here's the link to the touching twitter feed about the man who met Mr. Rogers in the elevator: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/05/23/mr-rogers-story-probably-make-you-cry/340111001/:

Here is the episode when Mr Rogers washed his feet with Officer Clemons, one of the many ways he challenged racial sterotypes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5YXNLvQlOA

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Dialogue Questions:

  • What is your message for the world?

  • What would it take for you to relentlessly broadcast your message in all ways and in all places?

  • Do you believe in Mr. Rogers' vision for the world? If so, how would we participate in creating it?

Affirmation

I am a message in this world. I bring myself fully, vulnerably and authentically to every encounter. I am here to powerfully share my message and co-create a world that truly does work for all.

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