Amazing Things Happen When You Try: Grateful Soul 9 Reflection from Avelo Restaurant 

It’s easy to stay within the familiar.

To move through life with our heads down, checking boxes, waiting for the next big thing.

But amazing things happen when you try. When you try something new. When you try from the heart. When you try even when it’s uncomfortable.

That’s exactly what happened when we walked into Avelo, a beautiful little all-vegan restaurant tucked away in downtown Toronto.

At first glance, Avelo isn’t flashy. It’s not a massive, bustling spot with a big neon sign. It’s quiet. Intimate. Tucked on a tree-lined street near Yonge and Bloor, in a small, restored townhouse. But that’s what made it magical. The moment we stepped inside, we knew we were stepping into something intentional.

We were greeted with kindness, warmth, and genuine care. Not the kind that’s forced—but the kind that makes you feel seen. That’s where we met Belen and her friend. And from the very beginning, the experience became about so much more than food.

Discovered Souls was born from a single truth: gratitude is transformational.

We believe that the world is changed—not by force, but by appreciation. Not by rushing, but by seeing. Not by competition, but by connection.

When someone like Bellen takes the time to serve with care…

When a friend goes out of their way to listen…

When a stranger smiles at you on the street…

That’s not a small thing.

That’s everything.

Through our mission of 10,000 Grateful Souls, we are committed to naming and celebrating the people who make life better by simply being themselves.

This newsletter is an extension of that mission. It’s our offering of light, reflection, and inspiration—inviting you to pause with us, to reflect with us, and to recognize the moments that matter.

This isn’t just about Avelo.

This is about you.

Trying something new can be scary. Stepping out of your comfort zone can feel uncertain. But every time we’ve made that leap—in big or small ways—something beautiful has met us there.

That’s what happened with Avelo. That’s what happened when we started this mission. And that’s what can happen for you.

Maybe you’ve been thinking of reaching out to someone you miss.

Maybe you’ve been holding back from starting something your heart has been whispering about.

Maybe you’ve wanted to express gratitude to someone, but haven’t found the words yet.

Try.

Take the step.

The outcome isn’t what matters—your heart is.

Before you go, we want to offer something simple but powerful: a moment of stillness.

We invite you to pause. Breathe. Let your body relax. And receive these words not just with your mind—but with your whole being.

I am grateful for where I am.

I am open to the blessings that surround me.

I honor the people who walk with me.

I trust the path unfolding before me.

I am enough, right here, right now.

Take a breath.

And another.

Let this stillness remind you: You are not behind. You are not alone.

You are exactly where you need to be.

We’d love to hear from you.

Who is someone in your life you’d like to honor today with gratitude?

Maybe a server like Belen. Maybe a parent. A friend. A mentor. A stranger who smiled when you needed it most.

Comment below or share this post and tag them. Let’s fill this space with real names and real stories.

Let’s create a ripple of appreciation the world can feel.

Because when you choose to see someone, you remind them they matter.

And that may be the most powerful gift of all.

With love and gratitude,

Alex and Sackeria Dezan

DiscoveredSouls.com

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