It reminds me of a scrooge who hoarded his gold in a hole in the ground of his back yard. He would go dig it up just to look at it, and then, add more gold. One day, a stranger saw him in the act. Later, the thief dug up the gold and escaped.
When the scrooge dug up his gold the next day, he screamed at its disappearance.
He told his neighbor. The friend said, "Well, what did you do with that gold?" The scrooge answered, "Well, nothing..."
So, it begs the question, what are you doing with the gold in your house, your life, your family, your possessions and your friends. Do you only look at your 'gold' to feel rich? Or, do you assemble your gifts and share them with the world?
One of the things I hate during this gift-giving season, is shopping. I see parents buying meaningless gifts that their children don't need, don't care about or even play with more than a few minutes. I'd rather take my friends out dancing, skiing, snowshoeing, and/or on good days, out for a bicycle ride. A walk in the wilds gives your spirit the greatest gift of all. Peace!
Instead of costly gifts, I would rather give treasured moments to those I love. So, in the last part of 2021, give your heart to your friends. Give your laughter. Give your kindness. Share your joy.
Watch "It's A Wonderful Life" with Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed for the umpteenth time. That movie is a gift of the soul. It opens every person's heart that watches it for the first time or, in my case, for the 50th time.
Trust Your Gifts To Your Friends, Family and Loved Ones
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