There is a singer-songwriter named Regina Spektor who is a really, truly, talented musical artist. And in one verse of her song titled “On the Radio,” she sums up the journey of receiving the gift of love into our hearts. It goes like this:
“This is how it works, You are young until you are not, You love until you do not, You try until you cannot, You laugh until you cry, You cry until you laugh, And everyone must breathe until their dying breath. This is how it works, You peer inside yourself, You take the things you like, And try to love the things you took, And then you take that love you made, And stick it into someone else’s heart, Pumping someone else’s blood, And walking arm in arm, You hope it does not get harmed, But even if it does, You just do it all again!”
Attitude is a good start in the wholesome task of receiving a gift from someone else. Another good quality in receiving a gift from someone else is trust. A third thing to consider in receiving a gift is assessing if the gift is good or useful in receiving it. Be careful what you ask for in life because you just may get it after all. And then, you’ve got to live with it.
Someone once said, “Know thyself, and to your own self be true. I don’t believe in this statement because I feel that harmony in fellowship is better than being lonely individuals. Two is better than one, the more the merrier. I believe the more we get together the happier we will be. Why are we loyal only to ourselves when we should be loyal to those around us who are giving us their gifts of love, attention, and support?
Sure, we should be self confident, have a good attitude, believe in ourselves, and maintain an awareness of our mental well being. However, my personal issue is that often I am selfish and care more about getting my way than looking out for the interests of others.
Happy Independence Day!
