This phrase has been around since medieval times. I first heard it in Quaker meeting. To me it means that when you have lots of people helping, it’s easier for each person. And more fun. I choose to think of “light” as less burden AND more positive.
Last weekend I helped out the Farmyard Jam, a fundraiser in my neighborhood. Talk about many hands! People gave $37,000 to help the farm grow food for people in need. A small army of volunteers did the lifting. I helped on stage during the event, and I helped dismantle the stage after.
I saw a meme recently on social media: “Everyone wants community but no one wants to do the admin.” So the trick is to make the admin fun. And the trick for that is to do things together. And the trick for that is facilitation.
Someone needs to make a plan so each person can unleash their energy. People really do love to give, especially when it’s a good cause and they feel valued.
Here’s one of my favorite videos. It speaks for itself, don’t you think? And it has so much to say.
