by Unju

Wow! When I began this series of writings, back when we were sending out newsletters; this used to be called Lessons From a 3 Year Old. For those of you who are new to us, the gist is that our little daughter, Meryl, will occasionally teach me some very adult lessons.

I'm still learning from her.

Recently she reminded me of an essential quality we can all embody- abundance.

We were driving and stopped at a light. On the corner stood a homeless man with a small sign asking for food. I felt uncomfortable, my mind tumbling around my conflicted feelings on political, social, and economic issues. Little Meryl asked why that man was there and why he wanted food; I tried to explain in an age appropriate fashion. Meryl became quiet then asked, "Can I give him my cheese stick?" I thought (it was a long light) then agreed. Meryl rolled down her window, the man took it with many thanks and great appreciation, and then Meryl said the words that hit me..."It's ok, I have more."

I have more. Set aside the charged issue of homelessness and apply that statement to any part of your life.

Money? I have more.
Time? I have more.
Patience? I have more. 
Love? I have more.
Myself? I have more. 

It's a sad reality that we sometimes get 'stingy' with these things. We believe we have a limited supply of resources. We judge if someone/something is worthy of giving our limited selves to. We dole out tiny bits of ourselves, keeping the rest in reserve 'just in case'. When we fully realize our abundance- "I have more"- we no longer need to portion it out. We can freely give our energy, our time, our love.

Accept this...We always have more!

It's a bit of a leap to accept your abundance right now. Many want to attach milestones to it. They say, "When I achieve (insert goal) then I'll be generous." Don't wait. You can make that leap. Every day that your personal abundance goes ignored is a day that it is wasted.

Give an ear to listen.
Give a hug.
Give a hoot.
Give a cheese stick.

It's ok, You have more.