When you live a life according to spiritual principles, good things will inevitably come your way. Life will still be difficult, painful, and heartbreaking at times, but it will more often be joyful, rewarding, and purposeful. The gifts of the spirit are many and they are great. These gifts are meant to be shared, however; … Continue reading Spiritual Hoarding
We must be careful to not allow the gifts of the spirit to distract us from the spirit itself. The gifts are not the giver. Nor are we defined by the gifts bestowed upon us. The truth of our existence can only be found in and sustained through humility. Humility keeps us grounded in the … Continue reading Grounded In Humility
We all have something unique to offer this world. Part of our purpose here is to discover what our gift is and to share it with others. But, there is more to life than that. We are not here alone. We cannot fulfill our purpose in a vacuum. As important as our own gift is … Continue reading A Community Of Gifts
Quite often, our love is measured in sacrifice. When we think about what love means, it is easy to conjure ideas about all of the things we give and receive in its name. We imagine the time, energy, and emotion that we put into our relationships and, in the same thought, we imagine how that … Continue reading Love Requires Choice
It’s not always about your gift. It’s about how you present it to the world. Many years ago, when I was a technician for a large, corporate coffee company, I sat down with my supervisor to discuss a potential promotion. Another technician already had the position I wanted, but I made the case for why … Continue reading Deliver Your Gift with a Hug and a Smile
