The Gift of Giving

I learned so much about myself and the gift of giving this weekend. I had spoken about clutter and clearing away our excess in an earlier blog. But it was interesting how I had defined for myself what was excess and what was essential. This weekend I had to “release” some of my most precious possessions and it challenged me to really reflect on what was essential. I had been saving a lot of the things belonging to my son, because I wanted to hang on to them. I did not think I could part with them. But with God’s grace and love, I was able to let them go and be peaceful about it.

Later in the weekend as I reflected on the love and support I received on Saturday, I wanted to continue to receive revelations about this experience. So I kept asking, "what else is there for me to learn?" I could hear Spirit speak so clearly and tell me "to not hold on to things for tomorrow that can be used by someone else today." It was a wonderful reminder and something I will use forever. I remember Wayne Dyer talking about giving away things and he challenged us to give away the things we loved, not just the things we no longer need or desire.

I can speak from experience now what an amazing gift we give to ourselves when we do this. I know my son is pleased with what I did this weekend. I know he is happy that others are able to enjoy his things and they are not sitting in my private museum. In his words, I can hear him say, “It’s all good mom and I am proud of you.”