I was compelled to share this moment of my day because it triggered in me a very unexpected reaction. It is that time of the year when we are all focused on buying gifts for our loved ones and for those who have had a significant impact on our lives. I am still struggling with what we can and cannot afford to buy, and the fact that I feel like we need to scale back during this time of the year tends to only frustrate me. I just had a moment about five minutes ago where I literally cried when I opened up an email which described the wants and needs of a family we were being asked to sponsor this holiday season. The first thing I read was the 16 year old boy's wants and needs. My eyes went directly to the wants because I noticed that there was nothing there. Nothing. That empty space just spoke to me so strongly. For one reason or another, this 16 year old's family needs help this time of the year, and of all the things someone his age could want, there is nothing that he is asking for beyond what he needs. I tried to figure out why I was reacting so strongly to this moment, and at least part of the answer hit me. With the loved ones I have the honor of shopping for this holiday season, I have only been focusing on what they would want. Not what they need. In years past I have always taken time to pick gifts that were meaningful and symbolic of our relationship. Whether that was a quirky magnet, a coffee mug for a recovering coffee addict, etc., my gifts always seemed to bring about a lot of smiles and laughs. As my "List" grew longer each year, my knack for picking that memorable gift fell by the wayside. Alas, it was like my inner self, my guides, and my angels nudged me and said "Focus on what your loved ones need, and everything will fall in to place.". What an epiphany this moment has been for me. Well, needless to say, this special family is going to stay in my prayers, and they will be added to my "List" of those special people who have had a significant impact on my life this year.
Have a wonderful Thursday.
Until Next Write,
Teresa
@sentimentalitee
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