Share a Gift: Expand the Light
Unity Church of the Hills’ theme for 2024 is Expand the Light. In February, we invite you to do this by joining us for the 29 Gifts Practice. We are asking you to give a gift every day for each of the 29 days in February. These gifts do not need to cost money or to be something physical. In fact, the best gifts are those that come from a consciousness of abundance and a grateful heart.
This practice was initiated by Cami Walker who as a young woman received a diagnosis of MS. With her health failing and her dreams for the future fading, Cami found herself in a dark place. An African Shaman gave her the prescription to give a gift every day for 29 days. By finding ways to contribute to the lives of others, Cami’s life was transformed. Her health improved, and unexpected blessings poured into her life.
I began this practice and found it rich with blessings. Allow me to share one simple story:
I seem to be spending a lot of time in airports these days. On a recent trip I had a question for the agent at the gate. As I went up to the desk, I made a point of looking into his eyes, and acknowledging him. His face lit up and we had a very pleasant discussion. Each encounter after that I could feel this warm sense of connection with him, and as I proceeded to enter the plane, he gave me a big smile and wished me a good day. Such a simple way to touch someone’s life; to let them know that have been seen; that they matter. And the blessings go both ways.
There are so many opportunities to give and to grace someone’s day. All we have to do is stay present, and to take a moment to touch the heart of another. Let’s each do that for the next 29 days. Let’s expand the light in our world.
Namaste:
Rev. Cynthia
UCOH members are encouraged to engage this practice in February, and share your stories on our UCOH Facebook Page. There are so many ways in which we can expand the light and love in our world. In February we are inviting you to expand that light by sharing a gift every day throughout the month. This comes from the 29 Gifts Practice shared by Cami Walker (http://www.29gifts.org/) You can find Cami’s book in the UCOH Bookstore.
