Gift

We often hear talk about the “Greatest Gift”, which often turns out to be the love one person gives another. I for one would never debate the beauty, or value of the gift of love. I would though suggest that there is an even greater gift. There is a gift that is more enduring, one that transcends time, and enables a person to achieve more than they have before. I have been fortunate enough to receive this gift. In my case though conversation, and discussion on a personal level. My presenter delivered the same gift to many others, through the class room, through decision making talks, through comments and suggestions. Most often we don’t realize the impact until we stand alone, step into a new situation or position, or perhaps are confronted with conflict. It comes to us as a feeling. Perhaps of empowerment, or that we feel capable, or that we know how to deal with a situation. Once acquired it is not something that can be taken from us by force. We can only lose it by choice. This gift is self-confidence. With it we can love, we can achieve, we can overcome, and we can endure. We can share it with others to better their lives. We can teach it and promote it to improve people and a community. It will persist long after those that have given it pass out of our lives. It will enable people to succeed where they did not think it was possible and to try what they never before considered. I believe it is the greatest gift of all.