Giving freely. A good question the got my attention. Yesterday I was doing some shopping fro bare necessities at the dollar store while on brake taking a training for this new job. Right now I’m living on my savings which scares me and takes me in scarcity mode. I like to donate goods to the food bank although I don’t do it often, so yesterday I thought that from my 1st paid check with this company I’ll be doing some shopping for the food bank. so this question really hit home! there are so many ways that I give. for instance, my sense of humor making people laugh is one of my joys, showing gratitude and respect to others. I’m a good listener, holding someone’s hand in support, picking up trash on the trails or at the beach on my walks. So many ways that I can give that it doesn’t necessarily involves money. sometimes just being present with someone is enough, a prayer is enough, a smile is enough. thank you for this question!

Last night I had this realization after listening to Br. David on his talk about stop, look and go. He said that every moment is a given moment , we are constantly provided with new opportunities. This message made me see that my present situation, business is slow, is giving me the opportunity to be creative. this is an opportunity for me to get out of my comfort zone and explore my God given capabilities. I noticed that by thinking this way I am changing my perspective of my situation from being a difficulty/problem/challenge to see it as an opportunity for spiritual and cognitive growth and expansion and for this change of perspective I am grateful for. This is my opportunity to feel the fear and resistance and do it anyway.

I’m grateful to my Mexican ancestors for their fortitude in the face of obstacles, their strong faith in God, their loyalty to family, friends, community. their sense of humor, joviality, creativity,
To my family ancestors, I am grateful for all of the above and for their love, for teaching me to serve others unconditionally, for teaching me to commune with God in prayer and adoration. for teaching me to be grateful for all. For teaching me to be loyal and honest in my relationships. I am indeed blessed!!