Today’s thought is on giving. When you want to sink into despair. It is a good time to help someone else. I know I have had hard times. I want to give in and give up, some days. However, I focus on giving to someone else.
There is no time to feel sorry for myself. Most of the time, I give to my kids. It does not have to be a toy or a gift. Most of the time, they want my time and my attention. Yes and, sometimes they need my help.
I don’t always jump in right away. If they can’t truly figure something out, I will help them. I make them struggle. I am not cruel or mean about it. I ask them what they think the next step would be. I want to encourage them to think for themselves.
I also want to teach them that it is important to give of ourselves. That is the most valuable lesson. When ever we can, we should give to others. Not just giving to make yourself feel better. Only give, if it is truly in your heart to give and serve others at the moment.