MEMORY -
Gifts of mystery wrapped ever so perfectly waiting to be opened. Every occasion where gifts were given, you could always recognize the ones from Pete. He paid so much attention to detail, from the way the paper was folded to the hidden pieces of tape that held all the sides together. The tag in which our names were written upon were just as beautiful as the gift wrapping underneath. His gifts were so magically presented, I never wanted to unwrap them.
This memory reminded me of Leo Buscaglia, a man that spoke to my Uncle through his lectures. A college professor who gave many people the insight on what we were born to do. Born to love.
One philosophy of Leo's that Peter seemed to really connected with was "Life is a gift .... it bothers me that most people don't take the opportunity to take off the ribbon, rip it open and enjoy what's inside"
Pete did more than just open HIS gift of life, he taught others how to open theirs. When he handed me a gift, I would tell him " It's so beautiful, I don't want to ruin it by unwrapping it" I would take my time, attempting to keep the packaging intact as if I were to use it again for another celebration. Peter would yell at me " O- don't worry about the paper, just unwrap the darn thing!"
APPLICATION -
Tonight, I watched Leo's lecture "Born To Love" the same lecture that spoke to my uncle so long ago
REFLECTION -
Life IS a gift and our giver is waiting for us to unwrap it. Live in love and enjoy what's inside!
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