People in general have been generous with us through the years. A doctor who took the time to understand our pain. A server who didn’t hesitate and brought to us what we needed before we even knew we needed it. A client who gave us a project at just the right time.
Gifts create connection and possibility, but not all gifts have monetary value. In fact, some of the most important gifts involve time, effort and care instead.
Money was invented long after humans arrived on the scene, and commerce, as we have seen- cannot solve all problems.
In this moment when we are disconnected and afraid, uncertain of the future, not only of us but of humanity altogether, the answer might not be a freebie. That might simply push us further apart. The answer might be showing and standing up to do the difficult work of smiling, connecting, of caring, of telling the other, I am and of extending ourselves where it’s not expected.
Very nice 😊
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Thank you Dulcy. Lovely to have you.
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Absolutely agree with your thoughts Tushar. The gifts of intangibles in life far outweigh the material ones. It becomes our duty to pass them on.
I am so impressed reading your bio. You are doing amazing work. At your age people are only thinking of building their career and bank balance. While you are out there making a difference. Best wishes and God bless!!
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Hi Radhika, thank you for sharing your thoughts and kindness Radhika. I agree with you that in the long run only thing that might help you for life is sharing and passing on whatever you got. And in their lies happiness and a probable rightful purpose.
Narayan
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This is such a positive post. Reading it at the beginning of a stressful week gives a lot of hope. Please know that your thoughts are appreciated. Humanity above all!
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Ramya, 🙂 and see today is the beginning of another beautiful month. Hope you aren’t taking too much stress, even in this likely unstressful covid times.
Thank you for your words here. Nara x.
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Thanks Narayan!
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Well said. We are further disconnecting, forgetting that love, kindness and peace are far more valuable. Offering to spread these gifts in a world full of fear, competition and judgement is a gift.
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Hi Kinge, Wonderful to have a farmer here. Thanks for your words.
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Hi Narayan. Welcome, I’m glad you appreciate.
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Pleasure Kinge
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Tushar, this is so eloquent! Beautiful message. We have the power to make life better for others and for ourselves with a smile or a kind word. Thank you for this inspiring post. All the best! 🙂 Cheryl
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Thank Cheryl, have a lovely month ahead. September has arrived 🙂 Nara x
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I really like that! It’s true, sometimes, it’s something so small and personal that can mean the most.
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I hope i am not writing it wrong when i call you monroe, dear monroe.
And yes, it is even in its most basic form. And this time of Pandemic has reminded us just that. No money, no Walmart is going to come our rescue when we are most vulnerable.
Thanks dear Monore
Nara
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Very true! and yes Monroe is just fine, ty
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Well said ❤
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Thanks Rosa. A very soothing upcoming September to you.
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Thanks, Narayan! I’m going to need it ❤
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Rosa ❤
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Yes. Intangible gifts have the greatest positive impact.
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Rebecca, Yes. So just keep sharing and putting away our good seeds everywhere, and let nature take from there, where our is not enough. Have a wonderful September ahead Rebecca. Thanks.
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Great input from your side. I have experienced through the Covid, that I am more connected with people than before, much more caring in so may ways.
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Cornelia, happy September to you. Did you realise, we were in April-March 🙂 Things have not just changed but transformed. Something new is the new normal. Economically, Governments have come way back in time even though mindset remains the same. Even though there is uncertainty but there is a sense of ancientness, stillness. Let see where we are heading to.
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Thank you Narayan for your wonderful reply. You said it perfectly, that things have transformed and a somewhat stillness, I feel that too. Stay safe and healthy.
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I can literally feel the positivity radiating off this post! Love it.
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Hi Rishika, lovely you visited and shared your words here. Thank you. Here is all about not just seeking but becoming the light.
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This is a timely reminder, clear and simple in its advice. There is a saying that if you have to be asked to help, and not offer it when it is needed, you are no better than the person who refuses
to give when asked. Thank you for your inspiration, Narayan.
Joanna
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