....thinking of you

Yogis,
Last evening a good friend and I recounted stories from the thirty-three year friendship we have enjoyed. It began at a preschool back to school night for our two-year-olds. Two young moms wearing suits and high heels, rushing in from work to get there on time. Sitting side by side on tiny chairs.

We shared memories of our kids, Caribbean vacations, and the hundreds of hours we sat on hard bleachers watching our boys play soccer… baseball….and basketball. Where does the time go?

She mentioned an amethyst crystal I gave her one holiday season. It now sits in her living room and whenever she sees it, she thinks of me. This is exactly the theme that has been swirling through my mind. Time to put it to paper.

I was cutting bread on a white marble board my cousin gifted me one Christmas. I noticed the image of her that rose as my knife sliced. I like that since I rarely get a chance to see her. I turned to put the knife in the sink and there was a figurine shining her heart energy my way. Another gift which always brings warm memories of the giver.

Walking through the house and yard is like having visits from family and friends.

The persimmons I ate this morning along side energy bread conjure up two friends. My goddess necklace and many of my earrings are quick hellos from afar as I dress. My studio is filled with gifts from students…..a gong, paintings, angels, malas, candles……all adding to the sense of community and warmth we shared together.

The natural sponge I use daily on dishes. Puzzles I have spent hours and hours enjoying, bird feeders and the elephant tapestry which lies beneath every reiki client that comes for healing. I could fill pages.

This weekend the switch turned on for the gifting season. Often our attention is focused on what to give, yet every gift requires two participants. There is the giver but equally important is the receiver. The one who opens to draw in what is being offered. A current. A connection. That is not the end of the cycle though. Each time the receiver sees the gift and remembers the giver, bright energy is sent back their way.  

Gifting is a never-ending circle.

I am thinking of you,
SARAH