The Gift of Life

A pause, a beat, a breath; a period at the end of a sentence—each is simply a snapshot, a brief shutter-lens glimpse of a now moment.

Take stock. Enjoy that pause.

Each beginning of now starts with the next inhale, each ending marked by the letting go of breath.

There is no time like the present; it is a gift waiting to be opened, to be explored, to be enjoyed.

The gifts you have are all around you, pulsing with the expectation of being opened next—like at a child’s birthday party, where each giver hopes their gift is the one chosen, just to watch the pleasure it brings the recipient.

That is the way with you: the gifts are there, waiting in anticipation of your attention, your unwrapping.

Will you rip it open and toss it aside? Or shake the box and bring it near your ear to guess the contents first?

There is no wrong way—except to miss the moment by looking ahead.

Enjoy each one. Focus on what is right in front of you, rather than tearing off the paper while already eyeing the next unopened package.

Savor the care and effort put into the offering of each gift.

Appreciate it all—the brown-paper-wrapped package, unadorned, may contain more love and heart than the brightly colored and ribboned one.

Open with anticipation. With care. With wonder.

All the gifts you receive come together to create a roomful—and a lifetime—of joy, should you choose.

Play with them. Use them. Thank each for what they provide, and for the giver’s intent.

Each day is a gift.

Open it with care and focus on the one before you, right now.

All are adding to your wealth—

of tools,

of toys,

of joy.

You are the giver and the receiver.