Ease, Grace & Warmth

by | Jan 24, 2025

I’m spending the week in New York City with a client, and, we’ve been having a conversation about money flow—how we each choose to spend our money according to the unique value something holds for us.

Later that day, as I headed out for my daily visit to my favorite coffee shop, I noticed a We missed you notice from UPS stuck to the door.

Oops, I’d forgotten how quiet the doorbell is…

The East Coast is in the middle of a deep freeze, and my room has been chilly. So, I had overnighted a warm and snuggly duvet. Easy-peasy.

Or so I thought, because now I was still blanketless.

I called UPS and was told, Oh, well, we can’t do anything until tomorrow.
Instead of getting frustrated, I asked, How can I help you to help me? I need this today so I can sleep comfortably, our heat isn’t working properly. And with that one question, everything changed. The representative connected me with the driver, and I said to him, Fernando, I really need this blanket today. Would you be willing to bring it back to the house? I’ll meet your kindness with generosity.
He responded, I’ll be there in the next 30 minutes. And he was.

As I closed the door, duvet in hand, my client asked, Did you just give him that money as a tip? That was very generous.

I smiled and said, Yes, it was, and it felt really good. Fernando brought ease and grace to my day and comfort to my sleep. A complete win-win.

With ease and grace—two of my favorite qualities—I was reminded of a simple yet profound truth: when we ask for what we need with kindness and clarity, we open the door to unexpected generosity.

Money, like energy, flows best when it’s exchanged with gratitude and respect. Fernando didn’t just deliver a duvet; he delivered comfort, connection, and a reminder of the beauty of human kindness.

When we give with an open heart, whether it’s through a kind word, a generous tip, or a moment of appreciation, we create ripples of positivity that touch everyone involved.
And in those moments, we all win.

Love + Magic,

Amber