giving and gathering.....

as I gather up my Christmas odds and ends

I reflect on all the bits and bobs that make up my life

all the gathering and giving that  I do everyday

I  want to share with you

a little story

which I think is perfect to

 ponder over 

on day 2

 of this new year

The Echo of Life

A man and his son were walking in the forest. Suddenly the boy trips and feeling a sharp pain he screams, "Ahhhhhhhhh!"

Surprised, he hears a voice coming from the mountains,

"Ahhhhhhhhh!

Filled with curiosity, he screams:

"Who are you?"

but the only answer he receives is:

"Who are you?"

This makes him angry, so he screams:

"You are a coward!"

and the voice answers:

"You are a coward!"

He looks at his father, asking, "Dad, what is going on?"

"Son," the man replies, "pay attention!" Then he screams,

"I admire you!"

The voice answers, 

"I admire you!"

The father shouts,

"You are wonderful!"

and the voice answers:

"You are wonderful!"

The boy is surprised, but still can't understand what is going on. Then the father explains,

"People call this ECHO, but truly it is LIFE! 

Life always gives you back what you give out!

Life is a mirror of actions. If you want more love, give more love!

If you want more kindness, give more kindness!

If you want understanding and respect, give more understanding and respect!

If you want people to be patient and respectful to you, give patience and respect!

The rule of nature applies to every aspect of our lives."

Life always gives you back what you give out.

Your life is not a coincidence, but a mirror of your own doings.

~Author Unkown...found in... If only I'd said that Vol. 2~  

{xox}

what bits and bobs are you giving and gathering 

this year?