Letter 1: Introduction

All, this originally began as a letter to Ms. Sylvan Ryder, but  we felt that extending would make it more interesting and effective!

I have this idea, see, of something we can do together to bring the YMCA spirit to you (and maybe others), to grow personally, and to stay connected in the process. (This is when you say, "O, goodness, what is Macy thinking?")  I know you're really busy, so do what you can and go conquer the world in the process!

So here's the plan:

1. You and I think about what it means to "Pay It Forward" and live a life of active servitude.  What concepts lie therein to be explored?  What major terms, concepts, and characteristics fall under the umbrella?  I know this is super ambiguous, but while I have some ideas, I'd prefer this to be a kind of free-range project.  So interpret as you may in your initial reply and we can go from there.
2. We discuss over letters these concepts and come up with a list of about 20-30 explorable key concepts.
3. We begin.  We implement/explore one aspect off of our list everyday or every other day.  And when we act them out, we write about them: about our feelings, success, challenges, and final conclusions about that aspect of our theme.
4. (Letter originally discussed letters here.  Instead...)  We blog about our day!  However short, however long.  No biggie!  Then we can immediately comment on, and expand our amiga's conclusions.  We can also look back in the oh-so-permanent blogosphere and reflect on our findings togehter to compile some almanac of sorts for living an outward focused life!

I know it sounds like a alot, but if we write a 5-minute reflection between classes on the day's "change."  Maybe more if that day's not so busy.  Then we'll automatically communicate on a daily basis and live far more focused lives.  How fun!


All the love in the world,
Macy