The Gift

I received a gift,

Wrapped in pretty paper,

Decorated with a colorful ribbon.

It caught me completely by surprise.

For a while I just stood in admiration

Of the beautiful package,

The tremendous care that was taken

To make it so beautiful.

Then carefully I open it,

I gasp for air as I see the contents…

Not just one, but many…

Love,

Positivity,

Truth,

Talents,

Intellect,

Integrity.

Slowly I take a good look at each one…

With thankfulness I marvel at how much I have.

Carefully I unpack them.

Then…

I see the note…

“What are you choosing to do with each of these?”

I realized:

Every gift will be left unopened,

Unless we choose,

Make a decision to use it.

Only when it is out of the box,

Accepted, Applied

Will it mature, blossom...

The true gift is choice!