THE ART OF GIVING

As we move, breathe and live so we must give. The giving is not always of our money, our talents, and our thoughts or of our time. But it is the giving of ourselves; the giving of our selves in every moment, every time. We know we are supposed to give to charities, to causes and during calamity. What do we give in the calmness of our daily lives? Do we give to ourselves the most gentleness of thoughts, the grandeur of our personal affection or the goodness of our hearts? Many times we are kinder to strangers than we are to ourselves or our love ones. Many times we think more of a star, a celebrity or a big personality than we do of those closest to our hearts. The cause to pause is to listen to ourselves; our thoughts, our words and actions toward the most precious ones in our lives. The best gift is to give the best of us every day in every way. • Will you slow down enough to listen to those you love? • Will you only think the best of yourself? • Will you seek the calling on your life to give completely of yourself? The art of giving is whatever you have to give… a smile, a kind word or a gentle touch. Then give it from your heart genuinely, openly, and honestly. Perfect your art! Three simple habits that keep on giving: 1. Acknowledge the gifts, talents and abilities of others. 2. Smile and the world smiles back at you. 3. Say please and thank you. Follow us on Twitter @LaceyCompany