Bonjour, sunshine! Unbelievable sunrise this morn, though all are uniquely beautiful for sure. Just like everyone on this planet. No two people are the same. Like a snowflake*...crystal perfection, multi-faceted, lovely, unique. Including the way they fall upon us + the way we show up, which includes falling at times. My friend, Brad, introduced me to Costco yesterday. Was I the only one without a membership in that exclusive club? Apparently so. But no more. I am officially a card-carrying member + because of that, I had more WTF?! moments in the 42 minutes in the big box than I had all week + you know I experience them often. Let me back up a bit. My friend Maureen was the first to suggest Costco as the perfect place to pick up a TV for Joes birthday. Others chimed in along the same lines, but it wasnt until Brad recommended it that I decided to suck it up + walk into Costco, mainly because he knows his electronics + has a van that he generously offered for pick-up + delivery. Sold! My avoidance of Costco isnt anything more than my dislike of crowds, which to me means pushing, shoving, long lines all the time + that distinct stench the emanates from unwashed en masse. I feel seriously overwhelmed when in the midst of too many people. A little claustrophobic. Throw in some fluorescent lights, pallets stacked with no less than 24-per offerings, a clown here, a mile-long line for the $1.09 hotdog over there, etc. + Im thinking more Halloween than Thanksgiving. One awesome 55 TV, 24-rolls of paper towels, cases of Red Bull + bottled water + a jumbo pack (isnt everything?) of TP later + Im a new person. Its as if I stepped into another world, onto a different planet, wide-eyed + completely derailed. WTF?! indeed. A massive gathering of all sorts of people from all walks of life in every shape, size, color, dress pushing big carts for grand in size + savings stuff. I mean, I get out there, but once IN THERE youd think Ive been locked in a closet for years. What I really want to share with you is todays beach message about giving without any expectation, just giving from your heart. It came up because I am probably more excited about watching Joes reaction when he sees the TV than he may be from watching it. I have to be careful with that because he can be grumpy in the morning, especially if he was working late the night before like he did last night. So if hes in that frame of mind when I get back from the beach...which he would say is more about him being half asleep than anything else which doesnt jive with perky + he doesnt start doing cartwheels + backflips when he sees the TV, if he even does, Im a happy girl nonetheless because the joy is in the act of giving, not in the react of the givee. When we expect something from others because weve done something nice for them, expect a possible let down. I used to feel this way regularly, embracing the whole what goes around, comes around thing Ive spoken about often. And its very true, but not necessarily directly from the beneficiary of your benevolence. I credit Joe for snapping me out of funky feelings surrounding this topic for once + for all with his wise words about how karma handles all of it. Returns on kindness come from least expected places, but theres always a return. Ive experienced it many times, more + more lately. Its a beautiful thing. Give from your , receive with your ❤️. Know that you make a difference to more than the one person you did something for. Keep making deposits with no expectation of a return. The interest you earn comes from the interest the universe collectively has in your happiness. Miracles happen. Dreams manifest. Joy takes up permanent reside in your life. Thats one damn return on your investment in the good of others, non? Oui! And all you have to do is show up as the bright light that you are. Time to hit post. Im anxious to see if Joe made the discovery yet. Maybe hell be more excited when he learns that we are Costco members. Ha! For those who know him, hed rather shred the membership card + stick the shards in his eyes. As for me, I see many Costco adventures in my future, if only to remind myself that less is more. Whats in store for you today? Enjoy all with zero expectations + a wide-eyed sense of wonder. And football on a big screen if thats your thing, like Joe. Much + an unexpected larger-than-life hug, Denise-Marie xx *I know, I know...a grain of sand as the metaphor seems a tad more relevant considering the fact that Im sitting on the beach, but with hoodie on I think chilly then I think snow. I think too much, thats the problem. LOL
Posted on: Sun, 24 Nov 2013 13:20:38 +0000
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