When Frank Ferrante was asked at last Saturday’s Q & A after the screening of May I Be Frank why he went back into a workshop he was obviously having issues dealing with his response was, “I went back in because I realized I didn’t always know what’s best for me.”

One can look at the trailer for May I Be Frank and even watch the movie and get a sense that it was pure synchronicity that brought Frank and Ryland, Cary, and Conor together. In a sense, that’s true. But as the saying goes, 99% of luck is showing up. Frank had been showing up in his life for 17 years through the 12-Step Program. That community got him ready for the next step in his transformation.

Cafe Gratitude caught his attention because “Gratitude” is part of the 12-Step recovery process. He walked into the restaurant expecting to see a bunch of recovering alcoholics sitting around. What he found was fresh-faced vegan do-gooders ready for a new project. Frank was ready for a change. It was a collision of readiness.

The message I got from Frank’s example was we’re ready when we’re ready. Our community opens up before us as we take our steps toward whatever the change is we need in our life.

Look around Columbus, where do you feel drawn? Your team, your cheerleaders, your coaches, your fellow-travelers are here. Follow your instincts. Listen to the No and Yes. Believe them. You’ll get your transformations. Big and small.