Giving

Today I want to share a poem I recently read.  Its titled GIVING:

To get he had tried,

yet his store was still meager. 

To a wise man he cried,

in a voice keen and eager;

Pray tell me how I may successfully live?

And the wise man replied,

"To get you must give."

As To giving he said,

"What have I to give?"

I've scarce enough bread,

and of course one must live;

But I would partake of Life's bountiful

store. Came the wise man's response;

"Then you must give more."

The lesson he learned;

to get was forgotten,

Toward mankind he turned

with a love new begotten.

As he gave of himself in useful living,

Then joy crowned his days,

for he grew rich in giving.

By Arthur William Beer

A friendly reminder that giving starts the receiving process. If you find yourself in lack in any area of your life;  think about what you can give.  I hope you had a great weekend!