Everybody Always

Welcome! If you're longing for something deeper and more expansive in your relationships, you’re in good company. This opening sets the stage for thinking differently about love, especially in a world that can feel divided and unkind. We often focus on rules or expectations, but this book suggests a brighter way: fully embracing others—even the difficult or distant—as part of our community. By doing so, we experience the childlike wonder that fuels genuine connection.

Throughout these pages, you’ll encounter inspiring stories where ordinary moments and surprising acts of kindness transform both giver and receiver. It might feel risky or even odd to open your heart so wide. Yet the promise is that vulnerability becomes a powerful bridge, letting grace flow freely between us. Above all, this intro is a nudge: you are invited to participate, not just observe. Embrace the idea that love is brave, whimsical, and persistent, especially when people push your buttons. Your journey starts now.

In the chapters that follow, expect to find real-life examples, uplifting insights, and a gentle challenge to let yourself be surprised by how loved—and loving—you can become. Let this invitation spark your curiosity. Lean in, open up, and get ready to discover what happens when you give your heart permission to go all-in.

A notable theme running through these stories is the idea of approaching life with childlike faith. No, it doesn’t mean acting immature. It’s more about simple trust: believing that good can happen, even if we’re not sure how. Kids don’t overcomplicate; they explore, imagine, and jump in with both feet.

Think about moments when you’ve held back out of skepticism. Perhaps you hesitated to help a stranger or felt awkward reaching out to a friend in crisis. A childlike perspective, however, invites us to pay more attention to wonder than to worry. It frees us from the mental checklist that often keeps us from spontaneous acts of love.

The text highlights that when we allow ourselves to become like kids, we start to see people the way kindness sees them: as worthy of genuine attention, regardless of their status or background. This viewpoint also makes faith more accessible—less about formulas, more about heartfelt action. In practice, stepping into childlike faith means letting our curiosity and compassion guide us. Yes, we might fumble or fear looking silly, but that’s part of the package. What matters is the eagerness to try and see what happens next.