SRDaily Ep.#373: The True Cost of the Best Things in Life

In this episode of SRDaily, we reexamine the timeless adage “the best things in life are free,” uncovering the non-monetary investments required for breath, laughter, love, and more. We recap yesterday’s triumphant Connected Chef town hall and food distribution, explore the strength found in vulnerability, and reveal how embracing life’s challenges and shaping your mindset transforms hardship into refinement.

The Hidden Price of Life’s Greatest Gifts

“The best things in life are free.”

From the breath that fills our lungs to the warmth of family bonds, we celebrate life’s priceless treasures. Yet true freedom often demands our time, energy, and emotional presence. While these costs don’t come in dollar bills, they’re currencies we spend daily—and they’re worth every moment.

News of the Day: Connected Chef Town Hall Success

At yesterday’s Queensbridge town hall, our community gathered to reignite the sliding-scale Urban Farm Stand and Juice N’ Play initiative relaunching next week. With 40 vegan pizza pies shared and fresh produce distributed, the event underscored the power of collective vision. We heard diverse perspectives—proof that even neighbors sharing the same streets can hold vastly different ideas about what their community needs.

Tip of the Day: The Power of Vulnerability

“There is great strength in being vulnerable.”

Opening up, even to strangers, can feel risky—but it can also unlock support you never knew existed. Bottling up burdens only invites breakage; sharing allows healing and collaboration. Trust your spirit to guide you toward people and opportunities that uplift, rather than undermine, your well-being.

Build of the Day: Mindset as Your Masterpiece

Life’s trials don’t exist to break you—they exist to refine you. Some environments present steeper hills, but history’s greatest minds didn’t let hardship stifle their dreams. Embrace pain as a catalyst for growth. Lean into discomfort and watch how a resilient mindset forges character, wisdom, and an unshakeable sense of purpose.

When we invest our most precious non-financial resources—time, emotion, vulnerability, and intention—we discover that the so-called “free” gifts of life yield returns far richer than money ever could.

With Love & Prosperity,

Lashawn "Suga Ray" Marston

Founder,

Lashawn Marston Enterprises