Being present

I found this gift tag in my stash. It's circular, so of course I was drawn to it :) and it found its way on to this page.

It made me think about the word present. A present can be another name for a gift. But it can also mean at this time or in this place.

We can be a gift to someone by being in this time and this place; by being fully present with them. When we are seen and heard - and recognise it - it can be a great gift. It shows us that we are loved, cared for, respected.

So let's be that for others.

Let's be present, giving of our time to really listen, to encourage, to be alongside.

Let's be a gift to someone today.