ADVICE

Here I go again.  Pontificating!  Sorry.

This one is about gifts.  We all receive them.  Deserved or not.  

Some things to remember.

I try to remind myself that gifts are to be accepted graciously.  (I've had problems with that.) The other part is remembering that gifts should not be squandered away, minimized or discarded.  It is important that we acknowledge them and thank the one who gave it to you.  If you absolutely cannot use what was given to you, of course, find someone who can appreciate and use it.

It is also imperative that we are as generous giving as receiving.  Every time you receive a gift, think about giving away not what you received but something of equal value.  Don't give it to the person who gave it to you but to another - preferably, someone who is in need.

Some wise person said "It's better to give than receive."  It does make you fell better.  Let's start a cycle of giving.  The whole world will be better for it.