TODAY'S GIFT - DECEMBER 2014

[MajestyJo]

Saturday, December 20, 2014

You are reading from the book Today's Gift


Give to the world all that you have, and the best will come back to you.
—Mary Ainge De Vere

When we share something of our own with a friend, it gives both of us a special feeling. Generosity blesses the giver as much as the receiver. Sometimes we feel selfish, wanting to hoard all our treats or treasures. But when we secretly hide them away, we cheat even ourselves from enjoying them.

Giving love and friendship to others works in just the same way. When we express love and kindness to others, we feel more love toward ourselves. Though we may not understand just how it works, we can be certain it does. The more of anything we give away to others, the greater our own rewards will be.

How can I practice generosity today?

Giving doesn't have to be 'stuff' and things we possess and want to keep for ourselves, it can be ourselves, our time, our talents, and our experience, strength, and hope. I always figured if I have enough to feed one, there is enough to feed two. A smile, a hug, a lone of an ear, all goes a long way to someone who is hurting, alone or lonely.