An Abundance

Having children teaches "parents" a number of lessons.  One of the most important is the gift of Selfless Love. When that beautiful, innocent, precious child is born and placed in Your Hands for safe-keeping, there is a part of you that expands and generously gives to another without thought of self. It is the love of your heart. No matter what that child does in his/her life, there is a deep sense of love that resides within you forever!
Selfless love is an act of giving that holds no strings!  You don't need someone to 'thank you' because you know your gift is appreciated.  You don't write it off as a tax deduction because gifts are not about greed.  You don't control what the other person does with your gift because the selfless act comes in your offering, not their response. Remember, the sweetness of life is in the giving, not receiving of self.

So, on that note, the quote of the day is:

"May your path be warmed by the light of the Lord and not the arrogant sting of self." tc

A gift for You.

The most important and enduring gift that you can give yourself is the gift of forgiveness.  So many people live their lives feeling guilty about something that they said 15 years ago, wishing that they could take back an act that they now regret and living up to someone else's standard because they are afraid to 'go against the wind.'
The reality is that each one of us is doing our very best at this particular moment in our lives with the information that we currently know.  We make mistakes. We learn new ways.  We grow in strength over time.  Forgive yourself for all the 'would'a,' 'could'a,' 'should'a' and 'didn't'...of your past and free yourself to move forward unhindered. You may even find yourself more forgiving of others along the way.

On that note, the quote of the day is:

"Like the silken sheath of a rose petal cradling the life essence that lies within the buds protection, the past layers of pain and confusion must be gently peeled away so that inner clarity can unfold and be allowed to grow."