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Gifting. We like it.
And yup, of course we know it is a major part of Christmas.
And that it is absolutely meant to be one of the most FEEL GOOD parts of Christmas.
This
Is
Obvious.
Or is it?
Why is it that, in the frenzy and commotion that occurs in some of our lives before Christmas, that we sometimes fall subject to allowing the true meaning slip between the cracks?
That gifting is meant to be a time of pure generosity. Happily giving.
Not a time for competition, or comparison, or for it to become a transaction.
So let us re-focus shall we?
Say hey again pure generosity, nice to re-meet you - in whatever you look like to each one of us.
hand made,⠀
store bought,
home baked,
shop found.
You’re perfect.
And damn, would you look at that.
Generosity, you’re suddenly a gift right back to the giver with those good, good, feels.
Yummmmyyyy. Yes. Yum.
So in the spirit of the season, can we let the true meaning prevail as the most obvious focus, not just now but always?
Not just in gifting but in relationships?
Not just in relationships but in love?
Not just in love but in life?
I’ll practice. That’s for sure. I’ll practice that focus.
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and that generosity is revving up to remain in full practice for you, in and around your lives in its infinite number of ways.
Photo above with a dress from mamas shop and taken by mama herself: one of the most generous, selfless, admirable givers I’ve ever known.
@mabelandmartha
@diannanelson
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#goodspirits⠀
