As the holiday season gets underway I am reminded of what this season is truly all about. Yes, we all love to give and receive gifts at Christmas. There is nothing more joyful than the sound of children opening presents on Christmas morning!
When I entitled this post “The Giving Tree”, I honestly did not know where that would lead me. I write that way many times, letting spirit guide and my hands do the typing. There are instances where I stop and read over what is on the screen of my laptop, wondering where the words could have come from.
The tree I refer to in this post is the tree of life. The never ending cycle of life is more and more clear to me with the passing of time.
A loved one passes from this world as news of a baby comes from another part of the family. It is a never ending circle of love, growth, understanding and compassion.
As the season begins keep the true meaning of giving in your heart. A gift of time, laughter, wonderful food to share…all of these are part of giving that lasts much longer than an object. Yes, a gift that shows love for a person is always wonderful, we all know that.
But truly, the greatest gift of all is love. No gift can express that more than simple actions, simple giving of oneself, each and every day.
