Joan Chittister suggests that “we must be a gift to the world some way, somehow, for someone.” I’m not sure how many people see themselves as a gift to the world. I’m not sure how many see themselves negatively and therefore not worthy to be a gift. I’m not sure how many see themselves narcistically as the gift to the world and therefore unable to see themselves as a gift they could be. As I pondered those questions this morning I wondered what our world would look like if we did accept ourselves as a gift to this world in some way, somehow, for someone. Would we know peace, serenity, love, compassion, tolerance, generosity, and see ourselves as equals, no one better than or less than. I would love to see the world know the gifts we are to the world and one another! Happy Sunday!!
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Earl
I’ve grown to accept and like myself and to believe that I’m value-added, at least in my own small sphere of interaction. I understand what Joan Chittister was implying, and I’m sure she went into more detail, but in humor, I probably wouldn’t use the same phrase to express it. There are bad gifts. I’d just like, as a first step, for everyone to adopt a do-no-harm policy. 🤔
Have a great week, Monte!
Monte Stevens
You fit my definition of a gift and are much more than just a value-added person in a small sphere of interaction. One thing we don’t really know is how many people read our blogs and the comments we leave on other sites. I just never thought about the consideration of a bad gift because of my understanding of gift. Any actions or words taken against a do-no-harm policy does not compute in my definition of a gift. So, I needed to read that and realize the many definitions and life experiences people have. I hope you are enjoying the warmer weather I see you are having!