The Only Real Gift

The only real gift

is to have your senses awakened,

to ground yourself in the present moment,

and to marry movement with breath.

The only real gift

is to feel, genuinely and undistractedly

to fully take in the beauty of your surroundings

and witness the blessings of the moment

and to use your time wisely.

The only real gift

is to live your life, and not vicariously through another

and to take care of your body and

eat moderately.

May your heart always become soft with the Remembrance, may you never grow tired of your spiritual practice, may you carve out time for your meditation and may you always experience the delight that oranges and lemon tea bring in the morning.