This is the season for contemplating gifts. What we plan to give someone we love, what we hope we'll be given as well.
I once read that the purpose of life is simple--we must discover our gift, hone it, and then give the gift back to life. We must share what we've been given, whether that's a gift for painting, for parenting, for creating pottery or delicious meals. My gift is for story, writing and telling them.
As we move toward the New Year of 2012, I hope you spend some time contemplating your innate gifts and new ways you can discover to share.