March 8th – International Womens Day

And the word of the day is?

Ally

Other forms: allies; allied; Allies; allying

If you’ve an ally, you’ve someone on your side.

Everyone needs someone on their side.

Ally; consider this an everyday word, not just a March 8th word.

Ask yourself; Self, how can I be a better ally?

I myself am lucky in life, in most every way… sure I’ve got my ‘stuff’… we all do. Maybe one day I’ll write a post or give a talk about ‘the stuff’. But big picture, zoomed way out, it’s obvious I’m beyond lucky in life. From birth through my 40’s, I basically won the genetic, geographical, and familial situation lotteries. All three, a trifecta.

So ya, super lucky in life.

And this goes a long way towards positioning me as a potential ally to others.

A role I don’t always play super well, but I sure try. I will always try.

And yes, sometime I am oblivious… because my life experience is not your life experience.

But… consider me your (sometimes oblivious) potential ally, just ask.

Tell me, how can I be a better ally?

DW