tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870950692003687960.post312333920319924053..comments2023-07-12T08:08:21.464-07:00Comments on Simple Beauty and Contemplation: The Spirit of GivingFranciscan Spiritual Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02345109242057899153noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870950692003687960.post-67056759201978685122010-12-19T08:50:52.733-08:002010-12-19T08:50:52.733-08:00There is a particular beauty in anonymous gifts th...There is a particular beauty in anonymous gifts that people tend to forget. These gifts are not only special because they are gifts, not only special because they're unexpected, but also special for two (and likely more) other reasons. <br /><br />The first being that they're a reminder of the kind, giving, loving, embracing, holy and sublime nature of humanity -- a reminder we often need in this world that can sometimes focus on the unkind nature of humanity. <br /><br />The second being that because it is anonymous, it is a gift that could be from anybody, anywhere. And therefore transforms into a gift from EVERYBODY, EVERYWHERE.Dionyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516451694388607913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870950692003687960.post-46254397555452741022010-12-10T15:34:23.965-08:002010-12-10T15:34:23.965-08:00If there was a like button on here, I'd hit it...If there was a like button on here, I'd hit it! Thinking about 'giving from the heart', I try to remember that God gave me talents and interests to share with others. Sharing of your time and expertise are truly giving from the heart a gift that will better those around you.RozLarsonnoreply@blogger.com