In careful review of one childhood tenet -- It's better to give than to receive -- I'm examining what it means to give. Certainly, there's digging into your pocket and sharing with those in need. There's personal volunteering of time and skill to help make things better. There is the gift of something that you don't want to part with -- that gift that once given leaves you without something that you valued; the sacrifice. There is giving of yourself.
Of all the many gifts one might give, does it really matter which one is given? Is there a difference to the recipient of a gift of cash vs. a gift of self? Does this take us to the notion of better to give than to receive, and does this mean more if we give that which is most precious?
No answers to these questions. I do know that one of the easiest gifts to offer is that of one's thoughts and ideas, but this is one of the gifts that's often least appreciated or, perhaps the value of the gift isn't immediately recognized or realized.
I can reflect on lessons bestowed where the value wasn't immediately recognized, but the value realized later in life. And, sometimes it's most difficult to offer up the straight talk, so that could be a valuable gift but one that may not please the recipient.
More exploration on this subject another time...
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Your gifts of praise and ideas, both tangible (music) and intangible (directions to explore) are greatly appreciated--I know from personal experience.
And on your HR, in the next post, be sure you are getting adequate down time. A day that's somehow off is normal, a string of off days can mean you're overreaching. All the good stuff--anatomical adaptations, increased blood volume, cellular changes--happens during rest.
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