My daughters and son-in-law, parents and grandparents. Music and writing teachers along the path. My trinity of women professors in seminary. A couple of wonderful friends. Mother Earth and the Great Spirit. Myself.
My wife has bestowed upon the greatest of gifts, unconditional love that has kept me afloat throughout the darkest of days. The children I work with on a daily basis fuel me with their love and joy for life.
Every person i meet i learn from them. They give me ideas, laughter and love. The gift of good people is always heart warming. A true person od kindness. There are so many in the world. Finding and meeting them is best part. The lovw for people is the best gift of all.
One extraordinary gift are wise words from wise people, some of them timeless, some coming to you at just the right moment.
An example of such wisdom is Rumis poetry, and today’s Word of the Day is one of my very favorite ones:
‘Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there. When the soul lies down in that grass, the world is too full to talk about. Ideas, language, even the phrase ‘each other’ doesn’t make any sense.
Rumi
. . . from everyone who has ever loved me,
and even from those who haven’t.
Sometimes it takes time to see the gift in everything that comes my way.
It is all extraordinary . . .
I have received extraordinary and plentiful gifts from many people around me, some unexpected, and most come from happenstance in interaction with the world around me, so I could say God provided those gifts. But if there was a person in particular, it would be my mother. I've learned much from her in my lifetime, have much to be grateful for in her generosity towards me, the lessons she taught and her patience. She passed away suddenly last year, and now that she is gone I feel more and more gr...
I have received extraordinary and plentiful gifts from many people around me, some unexpected, and most come from happenstance in interaction with the world around me, so I could say God provided those gifts. But if there was a person in particular, it would be my mother. I’ve learned much from her in my lifetime, have much to be grateful for in her generosity towards me, the lessons she taught and her patience. She passed away suddenly last year, and now that she is gone I feel more and more gratitude towards the gifts she gave, that still open up and keep coming even after her passing. I still have an abundance to be grateful for and learn from her.
My husband comes first to mind. He has been an amazing nurse to me for the past years of being sick. I don’t know how he managed sometimes with his load and mine to carry.
And God, of course, because there are so many gifts of people and situations that come to me from multiple places. All are part and parcel of that love and care, though.
My grandmother comes to mind, with her recitations of poetry and stories told during nights at Cape Cod when I was a child. These poems and stories fed my soul in a way that was rare as a kid – with the beauty of poetic language, with love for life’s wonder, with a sense of the fulfillment found in serving others, and with humor.
people who have listened to my perceptions of life and encouraged me to hold higher thoughts, to be open and receptive in life.They have given me the gift of their wisdom. People who have suffered like me, like all of us but have kept their hearts open and are still generous,kind and brave. These have given me the gift of inspiration and courage. Family and friends give me gifts of purpose, challenge, joy and a meaning in life. Co workers and the world show me the what an extraordinary world ...
people who have listened to my perceptions of life and encouraged me to hold higher thoughts, to be open and receptive in life.They have given me the gift of their wisdom. People who have suffered like me, like all of us but have kept their hearts open and are still generous,kind and brave. These have given me the gift of inspiration and courage. Family and friends give me gifts of purpose, challenge, joy and a meaning in life. Co workers and the world show me the what an extraordinary world we live in. We all participate in a great mystery and we teach each other every day.
A shared memory with my wife, laughs with our son or two daughters, smiles with four granddaughters, calls from our niece, gatherings with extended family and a smile with a passing stranger to name just a few. Awareness helps.
my parents w unconditional care. the word love wasn't used much in our house but the actions of support, care...love were evident each day. the game of basketball gave me another foundational pillar. the physicality, becoming friends with Black men, Latino men, Asian men, Pacific Islander men...formed my world view outside of my mostly white enclave. the coaches I had were equal parents. passion, the collective is stronger than the individual yet the individual needs to do their part...
my parents w unconditional care. the word love wasn’t used much in our house but the actions of support, care…love were evident each day. the game of basketball gave me another foundational pillar. the physicality, becoming friends with Black men, Latino men, Asian men, Pacific Islander men…formed my world view outside of my mostly white enclave. the coaches I had were equal parents. passion, the collective is stronger than the individual yet the individual needs to do their part, kindness, the desire to constantly learn, to finish what I start, the mental aspect of pushing (without the negative stress) oneself to great heights. the family we have formed w my children, my wife, and my ex-wife…an extremely wonderful gift formed thru hard work….care….support…and love. my foundations. very grateful
My initial response is God. Just the extraordinary gift of life itself. From my parents I received abundant sustenance, except spiritually; but then I don’t think they had it to give. Realize lately how much they need prayer. Maybe it’s the “solo” ones who need it most!
I have received extraordinary gifts from my family, from members within my faith community and from my body itself, allowing me to see, to feel, experience emotions and to heal as the need arises.
The gift of life is an extraordinary gift and being given a human existence with all my faculties in place is an amazing gift.
I have my parents I can thank for giving birth to me and taking care of me. My family and many others who have taught me how to walk, talk, read, and write etc.
I am humbled by and grateful for universal Truth and all beings which have contributed to my well-being in so many ways.
Anytime I have opened my heart to truth and love and asked for help I have received it...
The gift of life is an extraordinary gift and being given a human existence with all my faculties in place is an amazing gift.
I have my parents I can thank for giving birth to me and taking care of me. My family and many others who have taught me how to walk, talk, read, and write etc.
I am humbled by and grateful for universal Truth and all beings which have contributed to my well-being in so many ways.
Anytime I have opened my heart to truth and love and asked for help I have received it.
The gift of love is extraordinary.
My daughters and son-in-law, parents and grandparents. Music and writing teachers along the path. My trinity of women professors in seminary. A couple of wonderful friends. Mother Earth and the Great Spirit. Myself.
My wife has bestowed upon the greatest of gifts, unconditional love that has kept me afloat throughout the darkest of days. The children I work with on a daily basis fuel me with their love and joy for life.
Every person i meet i learn from them. They give me ideas, laughter and love. The gift of good people is always heart warming. A true person od kindness. There are so many in the world. Finding and meeting them is best part. The lovw for people is the best gift of all.
One extraordinary gift are wise words from wise people, some of them timeless, some coming to you at just the right moment.
An example of such wisdom is Rumis poetry, and today’s Word of the Day is one of my very favorite ones:
‘Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there. When the soul lies down in that grass, the world is too full to talk about. Ideas, language, even the phrase ‘each other’ doesn’t make any sense.
Rumi
Well saud ursula. The beauty in these words is warming. Peace and love ????
My wife has been an unconditional fan of mine since day 1. She affirms me in so many aspects of my life.
. . . from everyone who has ever loved me,
and even from those who haven’t.
Sometimes it takes time to see the gift in everything that comes my way.
It is all extraordinary . . .
I have received extraordinary and plentiful gifts from many people around me, some unexpected, and most come from happenstance in interaction with the world around me, so I could say God provided those gifts. But if there was a person in particular, it would be my mother. I've learned much from her in my lifetime, have much to be grateful for in her generosity towards me, the lessons she taught and her patience. She passed away suddenly last year, and now that she is gone I feel more and more gr...
I have received extraordinary and plentiful gifts from many people around me, some unexpected, and most come from happenstance in interaction with the world around me, so I could say God provided those gifts. But if there was a person in particular, it would be my mother. I’ve learned much from her in my lifetime, have much to be grateful for in her generosity towards me, the lessons she taught and her patience. She passed away suddenly last year, and now that she is gone I feel more and more gratitude towards the gifts she gave, that still open up and keep coming even after her passing. I still have an abundance to be grateful for and learn from her.
The gifts of so many memories from so many people.
My husband comes first to mind. He has been an amazing nurse to me for the past years of being sick. I don’t know how he managed sometimes with his load and mine to carry.
And God, of course, because there are so many gifts of people and situations that come to me from multiple places. All are part and parcel of that love and care, though.
Aine, I admire your and your husband’s love for each other! Beautiful!
You’re fortunate to have such a wonderful person so close to you to care for you in that way. I’m happy to see that you’re well cared for
My grandmother comes to mind, with her recitations of poetry and stories told during nights at Cape Cod when I was a child. These poems and stories fed my soul in a way that was rare as a kid – with the beauty of poetic language, with love for life’s wonder, with a sense of the fulfillment found in serving others, and with humor.
My parents, grandparents and ancestors. Extended family, friends, community. My faith community. My body. Mother Earth. The Great Mystery.
Thanks so much Gina and Mary. So many gifts we have all been given. Much love for your day, KC
KC, I agree with Gina!
Mary
KC,
Nice….on so many levels, especially, The Great Mystery
people who have listened to my perceptions of life and encouraged me to hold higher thoughts, to be open and receptive in life.They have given me the gift of their wisdom. People who have suffered like me, like all of us but have kept their hearts open and are still generous,kind and brave. These have given me the gift of inspiration and courage. Family and friends give me gifts of purpose, challenge, joy and a meaning in life. Co workers and the world show me the what an extraordinary world ...
people who have listened to my perceptions of life and encouraged me to hold higher thoughts, to be open and receptive in life.They have given me the gift of their wisdom. People who have suffered like me, like all of us but have kept their hearts open and are still generous,kind and brave. These have given me the gift of inspiration and courage. Family and friends give me gifts of purpose, challenge, joy and a meaning in life. Co workers and the world show me the what an extraordinary world we live in. We all participate in a great mystery and we teach each other every day.
You’re certainly the wise one to be aware of these gits and take lessons and love from them!
A shared memory with my wife, laughs with our son or two daughters, smiles with four granddaughters, calls from our niece, gatherings with extended family and a smile with a passing stranger to name just a few. Awareness helps.
my parents w unconditional care. the word love wasn't used much in our house but the actions of support, care...love were evident each day. the game of basketball gave me another foundational pillar. the physicality, becoming friends with Black men, Latino men, Asian men, Pacific Islander men...formed my world view outside of my mostly white enclave. the coaches I had were equal parents. passion, the collective is stronger than the individual yet the individual needs to do their part...
my parents w unconditional care. the word love wasn’t used much in our house but the actions of support, care…love were evident each day. the game of basketball gave me another foundational pillar. the physicality, becoming friends with Black men, Latino men, Asian men, Pacific Islander men…formed my world view outside of my mostly white enclave. the coaches I had were equal parents. passion, the collective is stronger than the individual yet the individual needs to do their part, kindness, the desire to constantly learn, to finish what I start, the mental aspect of pushing (without the negative stress) oneself to great heights. the family we have formed w my children, my wife, and my ex-wife…an extremely wonderful gift formed thru hard work….care….support…and love. my foundations. very grateful
My initial response is God. Just the extraordinary gift of life itself. From my parents I received abundant sustenance, except spiritually; but then I don’t think they had it to give. Realize lately how much they need prayer. Maybe it’s the “solo” ones who need it most!
My parents: food, a home, education, good values, most importantly love. I did not always see it this way
I have received extraordinary gifts from my family, from members within my faith community and from my body itself, allowing me to see, to feel, experience emotions and to heal as the need arises.
The gift of life is an extraordinary gift and being given a human existence with all my faculties in place is an amazing gift.
I have my parents I can thank for giving birth to me and taking care of me. My family and many others who have taught me how to walk, talk, read, and write etc.
I am humbled by and grateful for universal Truth and all beings which have contributed to my well-being in so many ways.
Anytime I have opened my heart to truth and love and asked for help I have received it...
The gift of life is an extraordinary gift and being given a human existence with all my faculties in place is an amazing gift.
I have my parents I can thank for giving birth to me and taking care of me. My family and many others who have taught me how to walk, talk, read, and write etc.
I am humbled by and grateful for universal Truth and all beings which have contributed to my well-being in so many ways.
Anytime I have opened my heart to truth and love and asked for help I have received it.
The gift of love is extraordinary.
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