The Power of a Gift

I woke up today thinking about the book I have written called Love, Care and Share.

I was remembering something many people have said to me during book signings and others in my life who have read this book. There was a common comment that I have heard, “This book needs to be shared. After reading this book it should be passed on to another.”

I have thought about why this has been said so often and wondered if there is something bigger at work here. Opening the computer to start my day I was delighted to see another review of this book roll in.

I share it with you now:

My name is Brittney! We met at my mom’s house (Rachel) in Georgetown about two weeks ago.

You were kind enough to give a copy of your book to both my brother Chase and myself.

I wanted to let you know I just finished the book. I have to share with you my experience of reading your book while it’s still fresh.

First off, I have to tell that I have carried your book with me everywhere I went since you gave it to me. I would read it whenever I could, even if it was half a page while I waited in line at the store. I have not felt this way about a book in a very long time. My purse quickly became its home, as it followed me everywhere I went.

I could feel the essence of your mom throughout every letter in the page. I wanted to continue feeling her, to continue getting to know her, to continue feeling inspired by her. I felt a certain comfort and warmth as I read each page. I began to feel like I couldn’t wait to ‘meet with her again’ every evening in anticipation of reading her story.

Despite not knowing Margie, I feel I felt her through your words. She sounds and feels like an incredible woman, whose presence profoundly impacted everyone she encountered by just being herself.

I wanted to thank you from the center of my heart for speaking with me at the end of my mom’s driveway and giving me a copy of your book that day. I have experienced many shifts within as a result of reading Love, Care and Share. I have been able to find the courage to let go of some heaviness I have been carrying around for a very long time. I feel as if I’m starting a brand new chapter of my life with fresh eyes, and a lighter heart after finishing the book.

Thank you so much again, Tom! I have no doubt meeting you at my mom’s that day was a Godincidence your mom also helped facilitate.

As I read this review I became aware of another thought. Could it be that when you offer a gift to another

It is in the intent of this act that offers the receiver a fresh, new experience?
One that includes the emotion of receiving kindness?
Is it in the offering of a gift that there is a different energy attached to the experience for the receiver?
Something that does not involve expectation or the desire to “get my money’s worth”?

I think it is all of these things.

I also believe that there is a feeling/emotion attached to a gift that indicates a connection that is being honored and expressed.

Think about the last time you received a gift, say, for your birthday or Christmas, but let’s take it one step further and ask when was the last time you received a gift just because someone was thinking of you?

There is a connection that is constant between you and the people in your life! Honor it with action.

I have a suggestion for you: If you think about someone in your life you have not seen for quite awhile, more than two times, pick up the phone and call them.

“We are the hands and fingers of God, but we must use them.” Margie Herstad

My Gift To You:

If you would like a free ebook copy of Love, Care and Share please reply below with your contact information and preferred ebook format and I will be happy to send you your free copy.

All I ask that you consider passing this book on to another once you have completed the read. I would also like to ask you to consider submitting a review here. I love to hear from readers of this book as it inspires me to continue my journey. This will ensure the book’s message continues helping inspire more souls/readers.

I embark on this special offer out of a desire to continue the giving nature of my mother and hope to share this book throughout the world with you and oh so many people. I welcome your help in this endeavor as you pass it on to another after your read. Sharing this book will resemble the message in the movie “Pay it Forward”. Let’s label this activity as a “Read it Forward.”

I look forward to hearing from you! God Bless,