So, it has been a full couple of weeks recently.  The last two Saturdays, (plus one more tomorrow), have been filled with Clear Days; entraining people and assisting them in Creating Life Anew, connecting with, and expressing more of their authentic selves.

Also, my aunt died about 6 weeks ago, and we had a memorial/celebration of her life today.  Also, my grandmother (94yrs) died on Wednesday evening after experiencing a massive stroke about 10 days ago.

It got me to thinking, ‘what were there gifts?’  What did they bring to this life that they shared with others?  Also, did I miss any of their gifts, and if so, what were they?

How many times in your life have you missed someone”s gifts because you were so wrapped up in your own life?  I have heard it said many times that one of the greatest things we can do in life is to serve.  What does it mean to serve?  What if serving meant receiving someone else’s gifts?  If we are so busy doing our best to share our gifts, when do we stop for a moment and receive another’s gifts?

It really struck me today during the celebration of my aunt’s life.  She was so loved by so many people, from so many walks of life, and although each had different stories about her, they all had a central theme; the ability to give, and receive, her strengths, weaknesses, gifts, love, joy, etc.  There were moments that I sat and wondered who this woman was.  Then I remembered times in my life spent with her where all these qualities shone through…

How well do you really know the loved ones in your life?  When was the last time you told them you loved and appreciated them?

Celebrate life now.  Live each day as if it were your last, because one day it will be…