Kinda makes ya go, ‘huh…’

Be the change you wish to see in the world.

Mahatma Gandhi

Despite our culture’s thrall for big ‘n bold, it’s from mostly small and seemingly ordinary moves that a life’s talkin’ goes to a consistent daily walkin’…

It’s also where authentic change we can count on comes from (not very sexy, but there ya go).

Which means making thoughtful small moves is a pretty big deal, especially during times of ‘fierce urgency’…

‘It’s the little things that count.’

And when a leader during such times gets that who they are and how they live matters as much or more than their job function because they’re persons of influence, then their living often becomes a reflection of what matters in each moment, not just when they’re on stage.

They understand the importance of consistency in their actions, which is then displayed as small moves and meaningful gestures, fueled by thoughtful contemplation, authenticity, intentionality and sustainable commitment.

When that all starts whirring together, palpable, hyperbole-free trustworthy starts showing up.

It’s also where True Callings get lived more consciously.

Which is why we were excited to see this on the White House blog about the vegetable garden the Obama’s are planting on their lawn, and intending to tend together as a family…

Bringing fresh food from the farm to the plate for a healthy dinner isn’t easy at the end of a busy day, but the Obama family has a plan. Foodies and environmentalists are thrilled about the Obamas’ plans to break ground on a new White House vegetable garden in their yard. A garden like this is one of those small gestures that is powerfully symbolic.” Michael Pollan, author of “Omnivores Dilemma” and vocal advocate for agricultural reform, told ABC News.

Now, if folks who’re living (arguably) the world’s most time-pressed, demanding and fish-bowl life - during some of the most challenging times in history - have time to shift how they live and answer a call (to plant, tend and eat their own, locally grown food)…

It just kinda makes ya go, ‘huh’, doesn’t it?