January 8, 2026 from 7:00-8:30 pm

Note: we are meeting by Zoom only this month on the second Thursday

A Conversation with Audrey Carlson & Lionel Ketchian

In a world that is changing faster than ever, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, divided, or uncertain about what comes next. Yet in the midst of all this movement, there are timeless truths—truths that guide us back to who we really are and what really matters.

In a recent conversation between Audrey Carlson and Lionel Ketchian, two voices deeply committed to healing and human goodness, one message rose above all others:

Be the change you wish to see.
Be the change for GOOD.

This isn’t just an inspiring quote—it’s a call to action, a reminder that transformation begins with each of us.

Responsibility: The Starting Point

Real change begins with taking responsibility for our own thoughts, behaviors, and choices. Audrey and Lionel emphasize that responsibility is not about blame—it’s about empowerment. When we accept responsibility, we reclaim the ability to shape our experience rather than wait for the world to shape it for us.

Being responsible means asking:
What can I do right now to bring more peace, clarity, or compassion into this moment?

Obligation: Showing Up for One Another

Obligation can sound heavy, but in this conversation, it carries a different meaning. It’s about our duty to humanity, our natural pull toward connection and support. We are not meant to live isolated lives. We thrive when we feel seen, valued, and supported—when we show up for others and let them show up for us. Obligation becomes powerful when it’s rooted in love, not pressure.

Goodness & Kindness: The Universal Language

Goodness is who we are at the core. Kindness is how it expresses itself in the world. Audrey shared stories of how a single act of kindness can shift an entire day, an entire outlook, even an entire life. Lionel reminded us that kindness is not just something we give—it’s something we cultivate inside ourselves.

Kindness costs nothing, yet it has the power to enrich every life it touches. Goodness is our birthright; kindness is our gift to others.

Awareness: The Key to Inner and Outer Change

Awareness is where growth begins. Without awareness, we repeat old patterns. With awareness, we become conscious creators of our lives. Lionel speaks often about the importance of “noticing”—and in this conversation, that idea took center stage.

Awareness allows us to:

See ourselves clearly
Understand others more compassionately
Respond rather than react
Choose peace over conflict

With awareness, every moment becomes an opportunity to choose better.

Togetherness: The Heart of Human Progress

We are stronger together than we will ever be alone. Audrey and Lionel reminded us that togetherness is not just physical—it’s emotional, spiritual, and communal. Healing happens in community. Hope grows in connection. Change becomes real when we walk the path with one another. Togetherness allows us to rise above fear, division, and misunderstanding.

Be the Change for GOOD

In the end, the greatest lesson learned is simple:
We create the world we live in—through our thoughts, our choices, and our actions.
If we want a world filled with kindness, we must practice kindness.
If we want a world built on goodness, we must embody goodness.
If we want a world united in compassion and responsibility, we must start with ourselves.

Audrey Carlson and Lionel Ketchian encourage each of us to become stewards of positive change—not someday, but today. Because in a changing world, the most powerful force of all is the person who chooses to be the change for GOOD.

Audrey Carlson is the facilitator of the Hartford Happiness Club.
Email: audreyabc77@gmail.com

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Best in happiness and love,
Audrey

Hartford Happiness Club
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