good life with seth adam smith
Part of cultivating a good life is using your time and talents to create a positive ripple effect.
Not long ago, some friends and I were filming near the Salt River in Mesa, Arizona. We were there on behalf of Anasazi Foundation, a non-profit organization that helps at-risk youth. At the end of filming, I decided to jump into the river (fully clothed, mind you) and go for a swim. After a bit of encouragement (it didn't take much) my friends decided to join me. The night was cool, the river was warm, and the wild horses on the other side of the river only added to the wonderful atmosphere. We laughed, we played, and we had a lot of fun.
And there—in the company of good friends—I felt what I can only describe as joy.
I think a lot about that experience. It made me realize that my life (and yours) has the power to produce a positive—and powerful—ripple effect. I jumped into that river and the ripples of my decision encouraged my friends to join me. But they, themselves, had a ripple effect on me. Their presence and their spirits brought me joy.
In a similar way, your life can produce a positive effect on others. Your spirit and your presence can (and will) bring other people joy. So use your time and talents to cultivate a good life because what you create will have a powerful ripple effect.
a note from becky
If anyone understands depression and the accompanying struggles ... it's Seth. We only just met earlier this year when we were both speaking at the same event. His story (which isn't over) has inspired countless people. This is a man who once tried to take his own life and is now a husband and father, on a mission to SAVE lives. Truly remarkable. Get to know Seth and his story through this video.