There was water flowing along the curb from the rainstorms so I took a few flower petals and showed him how they would float and travel all the way to the storm drain. It was as though I had given him ice cream for the first time - the joy and wonder of a new found discovery was written all over his face. We played for quite a while and as we headed home he kept one of the flowers, putting it on the back of his tricycle. Upon returning home he walked in the house exclaiming "I got a flower for your Mommy!" - the happiness and magic of receiving a gift was evident there as well.
This experience reminded me that we all have the opportunity to give and receive from where we are. I might not have the opportunity to walk our neighborhood again while my son is still young enough to ride his tricycle but I will always remember our first time floating flower petals along the curb. My son might not remember to pick a flower home for his Mom on each adventure but she will always remember the times that he did.
Just remember, we all have the opportunity to give and receive from where we are - Right Now.
All the Best,
Whitney
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'If you want to be enthusiastic, act enthusiastic.' - Dale Carnegie
