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Ever wonder about the meaning of life? I have thought about this a lot over the years. It\u2019s a complicated question that most people don\u2019t have a good answer for. Why are we on this earth? What are we supposed to do while we\u2019re here? Is there a purpose in all of the random things that happen from one day to the next?<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Sometimes we stumble upon a verse or quote that speaks truth to us. This is why I was so happy to come across the quote above. Maybe it doesn\u2019t answer all the deeper questions of life, but it does provide a little bit of direction\u2026
When we live our life with intention and gratitude for the present moment and all that it brings to us, we become more aware of our strengths and gifts. And with this we are given an opportunity to generously use these gifts in a unique and positive way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


What are your gifts?<\/strong> No matter how you choose to interpret this question, I think this quote gives us some wise advice about how we should live our life. Discover what you\u2019re good at. Then find ways to use these gifts for the benefit of others\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Give it Away<\/strong>
By Krista Longeway

I wanted to live my life for today
So in the present I could always stay
To live with clear purpose and intention
And carefully focus my attention
On the beauty of each little moment 
So as I travelled, each place that I went
I paused with growing hope along the way
To enjoy the beauty of each new day
Every single moment a great treasure
Of untold worth that is beyond measure
I know that these moments can\u2019t be replaced
And all that life offers should be embraced
For time that has passed can\u2019t be recovered 
Along the way I have rediscovered
The true person that is inside of me
Though imperfect and simple it may be
In the process I found my gift today
Then with gratitude I gave it away


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