“The world is our host. What gift do you bring upon your arrival?”
—Stephen St. Amant, author of the Savenwood Blog
Image from Unsplash by Marcel Fagin
New babies are a gift to the world.
The miracle of their birth is a chance to celebrate with family and friends and each new aspect of growth and development is a joy to behold.
The workload of raising children can sometimes become heavy, and our initial delight can shift to feel like a burden rather than a gift.
It’s in these times we need to be more patient and look extra hard for what lies below the surface.
As our little ones grow, we grow with them and our collective contribution to the world beyond can benefit our communities in wondrous ways.
EXERCISE:
How and in what ways have you touched the lives of children over the years?
How else has your own life been a gift to the world?