Gifts

'Each moment is a gift, that is why it is called the present.'

I remember counting down the days until Christmas when I was little.  I could hardly wait.  When Christmas finally arrived it was the biggest present that held my interest.  Whatever is bigger is better, right?  

How things change as I get older.  Now I could really use a few more days before Christmas.  The time is flying by with so many things to do. 
I have also grown into the idea that bigger is not always better...the little wonders of everyday create a wondrous life.  

I remember hearing once that each moment is a gift, that is why it is called the present.  If I spend my days wishing for a big day to come, I will have wasted my 'present' and missed some of the best moments of my life.  I could easily overlook how wonderful a hot mug of coffee feels in my cold hands, the beauty of a foggy morning or frost edged leaves on my walk...those things which can only be appreciated in the moment.  I don't want to miss those tiny miracles which add up to a miraculous life.  

 

Yes, big gifts under the tree are nice (little ones too), but I have come to appreciate I am given many little gifts every day which accumulate into a full and extraordinary life.  I just have to be open to receive them...each moment truly holds a gift.

I feel so blessed you visited today, thank you.  I really appreciate each and every one of you who stop by and say hello.  I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Michelle

* This quote is attributed to many people, including Master Oogway in Kung fu Panda.