How It Started

Born into Joy, I never realized we didn’t have much because everything we had was easily given away or shared. We lived rich in friendships, good hard laughs, miraculous times, and experiences. There was no time for lack while focused on the gifts of us. I remain rich and driven to share that wonderful fortune. 

The “quick” plan was to stop in, take the next open appointment, and head for brunch if we had an hour plus wait. 

While confirming time (a two hour wait for mani/pedi), a women exclaimed “I’m having a hot flash" and Mom moved quick to request a chat. She whispered something in her ear, they laughed and continued to chat for another 6-7 minutes which tested my hunger patience. I said, "okay it's time" with several gotta go now smile attempts, then finally interjected with "see you all later - time for brunch". A clean group laugh exit as I took Mom by the hand to usher her out.  

When we got to the car Mom looked pensive to almost worried - her light had dimmed. She said, “I told her I’d give the herbal recipe for personal summers”, which was the term she whispered in the lady’s ear. I asked if they exchanged numbers and of course my whisking her away prevented that. Then quickly said, maybe she’d be there when we got back. I got a resolved “maybe – hopefully”. 

I offered a pen and paper to write down the recipe and she was visibly conflicted over my hunger pangs. When I assured her I could wait, she lit up and emoted such joy, I had to record the moment – that moment I realized why I’m so passionate about the greater good. It’s the core of my happiness, a deep rooted love spark planted from the Original DoGooder, generations and lifetimes strong that divinely resonates in us all. No matter how many times I fail, that spark kicks in to give it another gleeful go. Do Good Nation the game is intended to stoke that spark through giving, sharing, and receiving. So let's enjoy and play together... 

(more on that later).