As they say “ It it’s empty, find something peaceful and positive to fill it up”
It’s odd to think that a gift could be empty. But, when you think about it, some gifts can come to us that way. When we aren’t expecting it. And I , guess that’s what makes it’s a gift.
How often have we had empty spots in our hearts, after a break up, a divorce, kids leaving home and etc. It can leave you missing that person and or things. What do we tend do? Cry, make a number of phone calls. Sometimes, we tell ourselves we can’t do this or we don’t want be alone.
But, by the end of the week, month and year. Behold, we did it. begrudgingly with tears of self pity. Because,the children are well, visit and call often. Also as far as relationships they move on and that hurts. However, that’s when it becomes self absorption .
Angry, because they have moved on with a new love or etc. But, we’ll sit back watch them live their lives. Did you get that?! We watch them live there lives and move forward. While we wallow in the arms of our friends and family. Who comfort us with words of how, great and pretty we are. It sounds so nice.
But, this makes me reflect back to my time, where I wasted worthless pages and computer space on such nonsense. That, I even wonder where are these gifts are after reading this. Yet, I see how misguided I was. Not by my comforters, but by my vanity. Those are gifts from emptiness , having been surrounded by people who loved me. I didn’t see it than. Because, I just wanted what I didn’t have. As I write this I can see it.
Also, We all know whatever it is we believe faithfully, we begin to pray. We want to do start doing all things right spiritually. (I’am Christian) . If I think about it about, what ever it is one does, like chanting , yoga and what eves. We find peace in them. They also draw us closer to our spiritual backgrounds. If only for that moment and hour that we know that everything will be okay. We all know this as we go through the ups and downs of our emotions through out the day. That’s a huge gift to give to your self and the ones you love.
it’s not a cure all, but, it’s the best start. As life is full of new levels with new obstacles. Where you find. unanswered prayers, job opportunities and etc. This where gifts can become unseen. Until at last! We can use our experience in a poetic book on our loses. In order to help other’s get through darkness.
Or, maybe a job promotion, a child excelling outside of home. So, you may share the news with family and friends of their success. I image it’s the a rewarding feeling to know you have done well, though that are not perfect children by all means. But, their your gifts, giving room and now time to explore the world around you. Take that Vacation, alone if you want too. Whatever it is stay centered and do what you like, it will make others around you just as happy. See,it works both way. LOL
I guess I wanted to write this as a point. That so often I have prayed to God in Christ for so many things. That, when I received his gift, I took it open it, turned it up side down, shook it and closed it and consider it empty. I didn’ t realizes for a day, month or years later what was really inside of what I though of as empty presents. But, as I Live on as positive as I can I seem.
So, I wrote this to share with ever one else. Because , I believe no matter your belief this is a helpful and personal tool. Blessing everyone. ~Leah
As they say “ It it’s empty, find something peaceful and positive to fill it up”
P.S. I will come back to edit, have to run off to work
One thousand gifts Ann Voskamp
