kindness of strangers

In this inspiring episode of the Own it show, Leon Logothetis, the author of "Go Brave!" shares his incredible journey of traveling the world without money, relying solely on the kindness of strangers. He recounts his decision to quit his job and embark on a life-changing adventure, driving a vintage yellow motorbike from Los Angeles around the globe and back to LA with no resources of his own. Through his experiences, Leon discovered the power of speaking one's truth, the true wealth that resides in the heart, and the universal humanity that binds us all together. Join him as he explores the profound lessons he learned and the transformative impact of kindness and bravery.

Main Takeaways:

Kindness is free, and true wealth resides in the heart: Leon Logothetis discovered that relying on the kindness and generosity of strangers taught him that the core of our humanity is the same. He learned that true wealth is not measured by material possessions but by the love and kindness we share.

Speaking your truth leads to a magnificent life: Leon encourages individuals to embrace their own truth and live authentically. By speaking our emotional and situational truths, we have the potential to transform our lives and inspire others.

Bravery lies in standing in your power: Leon defines bravery as having the courage to stand in your truth and live from a place of power. By owning our truth and embracing our magnificence, we can create positive change in the world.

Relevant Quote:

"It only takes one kind person, one person who speaks your truth, for everything to change." - Leon Logothetis

Resources mentioned:

"Go Brave!" by Leon Logothetis: Leon's book explores his remarkable journey and the lessons he learned along the way.

"The Kindness Diary" on Discovery Plus: The TV series follows Leon's travels and highlights the kindness of strangers he encounters.

Note: The resources mentioned, including the book and TV series, can be found on platforms like Amazon and Discovery Plus, respectively.

The Power of Ownership Book: pre-order link https://thepowerofownershipbook.com/

Let's connect:

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Hassan Al Kontar was living in Dubai when civil war broke out in his home country of Syria. Unwilling to fight his own people and unable to stay in the United Arab Emirates, he eventually found himself trapped in a Malaysian airport, where he stayed for more than seven months. He survived on the kindness of strangers. And using the power of social media, he attracted attention and support and eventually found refuge in Canada. In his new book, and in this conversation, Al Kontar shares the lessons of his journey: how giving up is a result, not an option; the difference between survivors and fighters; why we don’t own our destiny; how hope is the main motivation in life; how we can manufacture our own luck; and why who you become as you work towards your dream is more important than the dream itself.

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Stephanie Cochrane lives in New Orleans, where she makes a good effort in any given week to notice the people around her—particularly those working in service roles. It's a way to help others feel visible, she says.

Thrumming beneath the surface is another deep concern of her heart, which is talking honestly about the challenges of church and faith. As someone who has been in churches where things went wrong or where behavior needed to meet a certain standard, she knows God's people don't do the best job representing God.

And when pain happens or questions come—when the people closest to us die, sometimes by their very own hand—these things have no neat or tidy answers. Stephanie cares that people find the freedom to talk about these things with each other. She also wants them to know the person of Jesus in that place.

In this conversation, we explore:

* The practice of seeing those in service roles as real, whole people

* What can happen to faith when a loved one takes their life

* The value of honest but not cynical conversations about faith and church

* Why the two extremes of deep grief aren't healthy places to stay

* The ripple effect each life can have on innumerable other lives

* The courage it takes to go first and how our worst fears in doing so aren't likely to be realized

Connect with Stephanie on her website and on Instagram at @stephaniehcochrane.

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