First of all, I think giving is one of the coolest things going.  And when I give, the receiving is huge.

My giving is often simply being with one other person, listening to their story, “getting” the human being before me.

Also telling them my story … what’s true for me.  And expecting nothing in return.

Sometimes my giving is sharing the wonders of life.  Pointing at something and asking my companion “Do you see that?  Wow!”

Every day my giving includes my silent mouth.  I smile easily.  There is so much to be thankful for.

Occasionally my giving is money.  Someone’s in trouble.  I can help.

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Every day, as I climb the steps to my apartment, I see another giving.  And now I share it with you …

My neighbour Dirk is an artist of the spoken word, and of the unspoken beauty of lilies.  Just buds, then slowly opening to their full glory, then dropping to the floor … their job done.  Thank you, Dirk.

We give