Episode 339 | Love Without a Reason with LaRayia Gaston
We live in a harsh, cruel, and uncaring world. Our external environment does not promote vulnerability and loving others. Instead, we are taught to only look out for ourselves. Despite having so many resources and love to share and give, we complain about how unfair and sad the world is.
In today's episode, LaRayia Gaston shares her experiences with giving to and loving others. She talks about the power of showing up and how little things have more impact than we think.
Do you feel like you are not doing enough? If you want to find out what you can contribute to the world, this episode is for you!
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Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Learn more about loving others in all facets of life.
Discover the four things you can contribute to the world.
Gain valuable insights about LaRayia's book and what inspired her to write it.
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Episode Highlights
What Inspired LaRayia to Write Her Book
At first, LaRayia did not know the magnitude of bringing love in so many places.
From speaking, traveling, and hearing from other people, she always received the common question of how she got into the place of love she is in right now.
She wanted to reflect on her journey, and thus, she intimately explains in her book how she found love and where it came from.
LaRayia wrote about her discovery of love, a blueprint to sharpen our lens and view of the world.
The Most Surprising Thing LaRayia Learned About Herself
LaRayia allowed herself to sit back and honor her journey and discoveries.
She realized that she never had one space in the journey where she betrayed her heart.
She was always advocating for underdogs and never backed down when it came to loving others, vulnerability, and doing the right thing.
LaRayia realized the level of boldness she had.
Why People Stop Caring
Our external world does not support caring for and loving others. It does not support being vulnerable.
We then decide to be what the world chose us to be, and people end up suffering.
We should work together and empower ourselves to show up for the collective.
Bring love to all facets of your life.
We have to rediscover what it is to be human, coming from a soul place. We have it as children, but our external world slowly chips that away.
How to Keep Moving Forward with Love
LaRayia has been in every emotion of sadness and anger, but she doesn't let herself stay there.
The only peace that she has is doing her part to help people.
She cannot allow herself to wallow in emotions because tears won't solve problems in the world.
LaRayia is very conscious and aware of her moments, and she has peace in doing her part.
Empowerment comes from showing up and trying to do your part.
What Showing Up Looks Like
Time, food, talent, and money are everyday things we can contribute to the world.
We should give what we have. Instead, we are giving what we think we can spare or what doesn't have value in our eyes anymore.
We measure change and impact; big is better is not always true.
Become more attentive to other people’s needs. The more you become attuned with your spirit and energy, the more you can tell when someone's in need.
The most valuable thing that we can do is ask ourselves how we are part of the solution.
Love Without Reason: The Lost Art of Giving a F*ck
LaRayia wanted to make loving others and showing up actionable, tangible things.
Her book is a self-help book on how people can be better in different ways.
The most important thing we have to do is get back to our center of love so that we can show up without the world's influences.
5 Powerful Quotes from this Episode
[09:57] “Give yourself the opportunity to show up as the person you believe you are, as opposed to just what you want everybody to think you are.”
[13:22] “Love doesn't just happen. I believe you have to bring it.”
[20:02] “I am doing everything I can. It's not my job to solve the world, but it is my job to conquer myself and to understand what I'm supposed to do in the world, and there’s peace in that.”
[26:10] “Impact isn't connected to velocity and something huge and grand. Sometimes turning points are small moments, and I think that if we're more aware of that mentally, that we always have something to give, then we will.”
[33:29] “The important part is what are we doing on a daily basis and sometimes, it starts with just acceptance and love and being kind to each other.”
About LaRayia
When LaRayia Gaston moved to Los Angeles from New York City, she was shocked by the extreme poverty level she saw on the streets of DTLA. She immediately wanted to help. After spending some time with people in the Skid Row community, LaRayia felt a tug at her heart and knew this was her calling.
She founded Lunch On Me, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending starvation while providing opportunities to enrich the mind, body & spirit of LA and NYC’s homeless community.
Lunch On Me feeds and serves over 10,000 plus homeless individuals and families every month. LaRayia is shifting how we address the issues of homelessness and hunger in America through nourishment and self-care. Her latest initiative is LaRayia’s Bodega, the first-ever organic 99¢ store that’s managing food access for all.
Get in touch with LaRayia through her website.
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