Monday, May 17, 2010

on giving


You give but little when you give of your possessions.

It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.
For what are your possessions but things you keep and guard for fear you may need them tomorrow?
And tomorrow, what shall tomorrow bring to the overprudent dog burying bones in the trackless sand as he follows the pilgrims to the holy city?
And what is fear of need but need itself?
Is not dread of thirst when your well is full, the thirst that is unquenchable?

It is well to give when asked, but it is better to give unasked, through understanding;
And to the open-handed the search for one who shall receive is joy greater than giving.
And is there aught you would withhold?
All you have shall some day be given;
Therefore give now, that the season of giving may be yours and not your inheritors'.

-Kahlil Gibran

4 comments:

  1. agreed. he's got it down. all the important stuff.

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  2. "it is good to give when asked....better when unasked...through understanding..." awesome...

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  3. I loved this! So so tRUE

    Glad your enjoying being home for a bit. I liked the pictures of your adventures. I used to jump off that bridge back in the day :)

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