Activist, documentary filmmaker, and founder of the nonprofit Lunch on Me, LaRayia Gaston offers inspiring and practical guidance for bringing kindness, generosity, and love to a world in need.
If the world's problems feel overwhelming and making a difference seems impossible, you're not alone. So many of us wish we could be doing something good and purposeful, but we get stuck. We think that what we do won't matter, or that we'll do it wrong, or that we don't have enough time or resources to begin with. But caring about each other is a natural instinct all humans havewhat is it doing to our minds, bodies, and souls to ignore this part of our humanity?
In Love without Reason: The Lost Art of Giving a F*ck, Gaston shares an inspiring and actionable guide to help us connect with our hearts, reawaken our innate desire to make a difference, and then make that difference in a way that not only helps others but also nourishes our own joy. Through Gaston's inspiring stories and practical guidance, you will:
Dismantle the blocks that stop you from reaching out to your fellow humansboth personal fears and societal obstacles
Learn how to help in a good waya way that's needed, matches your gifts, and feels uplifting for you and those you serve
Create positive energy exchangesthe energy behind how we give is as important as what we give
Identify the places you can bring more kindness and caring into the worldto your community, your loved ones, and yourself
Reconnect with your natural instincts for empathy and serviceand experience the joy that arises when you do
Explore a list of dozens of *micro-gestures*simple, intentional acts of caring for another person that can be done by anyone, anywhere, at any time
Filled with profound heartwork exercises, journaling prompts, and real-world practices, Love Without Reason helps you discover that showing you careshowing you actually give a f*ckdoesn't have to be difficult and isn't about sacrifice. It's about joy, and it's about love.