Aug 15 2024 18 mins 1
In this Soul Wide Open podcast episode, Michelle Renee shares a heartwarming story about her experience caring for an 80-something-year-old blind man named Jack. Despite his blindness, Jack taught Michelle a valuable lesson about serving others with joy and intention. Michelle's act of preparing visually appealing meals for Jack, even though he couldn't see them, brought immense joy to both of them.
Michelle reflects on how her caregiving journey, prompted by her daughter's health issues, led her to meet Jack and learn important life lessons from him. This story highlights the profound impact of serving others with joy and intention. When we approach our interactions with a genuine desire to bring happiness and positivity to others, we not only uplift their spirits but also create meaningful connections.
Michelle reflects on her journey as a caregiver and how Jack's impact has stayed with her. Join her as she delves into the profound experience that changed her perspective on life.
Talking Points:
00:00:12 - Introducing Jack
00:01:39 - Background: Becoming a Caregiver
00:02:02 - Daughter's MS Diagnosis
00:02:56 - Meeting Jack
00:04:09 - Cooking for Jack
00:05:03 - Describing Meals to Jack
00:07:03 - Life Lessons from Jack
00:08:07 - Preparation and Presentation in Life
00:09:00 - Personal Achievements and Book
00:09:50 - Visualizing Success
00:10:28 - Preparing for Success
00:11:01 - Joy in Cooking and Life
00:12:06 - Mindful Preparation
00:13:01 - Psychology of Color
00:13:45 - Gratitude and Hard Times
00:14:49 - Jack's Impact on Michelle and Her Daughter
00:15:51 - Living with Intention and Joy
00:17:18 - Final Thoughts and Takeaways
Quotes:
"And I ended up having the absolute honor of taking care of him."
"What if I make this plate so beautiful, and I can explain to him the colors, the spices that I used, how the plate is arranged?"
"How do we present ourselves?"
"I love to watch people enjoy something that I enjoyed preparing for them so much."
"It wasn't about me. It was about him. It was about being in total service to him and making sure that I was there to do a particular job 1000% to the best of my ability."
"Do it with joy. Do it with total intention. And make sure that you are serving that up in a way that you're super, super proud of."
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Website: https://michelle-renee.com
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