Sometimes I wonder if this wholehearted living thing is really making a difference in the world. It’s not easy and some days it’s really hard. Then, when I least expect it, something happens to remind me that yes, yes it does make a difference! I recently attended a workshop on leadership through resilience at work. After seven months of studying shame resilience and practicing wholehearted living, (thanks to Brené Brown’s research), I was really excited about the class. Early in the meeting, the facilitator presented a colorful collage of photos on the screen and asked everyone to choose an image that represents change. It could be something personal or work related. As the images appeared, my eyes were immediately drawn to an image of a sweet smiling baby, followed by the usual pin prick to the heart. Next, the facilitator said, “At the back of the room is a table with all the photos. Grab your chosen photo and return to your tables.” As soon as she finished her sentence, I could feel my heart start …