When the end of the year approaches we use to make some lists which have the objective to help us comply with the commitments which we have throughout the year  and we leave behind.

In them are included the promises that we made and do not even make a move to try to accomplish them. Lists of professional tasks that were many times left in last place.

List of social appointments that were often postponed. 

And with the proximity of Christmas, the list of presents also arrives.

So we buy little gifts and presents for family and friends, in a symbolic gesture to celebrate the birthday of our dear friend Jesus.

Touched by the feeling of charity which involves us more deeply, at this time of the year, many of us offer presents to those less fortunate and needy.

The anxiety of not forgetting any of our affections, we check our list numerous times.

But, in  an act of reflection, we could include in  our notes a list of how much we were present in the lives of all the people that surround us.

For sure we would see how much we offer of ourselves to the people we care and also to those who, without even knowing very well, might have needed us at some time.

Let us stop to think how present we have been in the life of our children.

If they are still children, let us reflect how often we have been beside them playing, giving them good examples, teaching them the truths and also the other things more simple and important in life.

Like how to observe and respect the nature; or offer an honest and affective greeting to people.

How often do we offer them hugs filled with affection and say that we love them?

The work, the dirty dishes and the messy house can wait. Childhood cannot, it passes in the blink of an eye and does not come back.

Did we offer our young children and our parents the gift of the careless company, the support in the moments they needed?

How many times do we include them in our daily plans? Do we call them with the intention to only know how they have been?

To our friends, do we offer the present of an honest friendship?

Has the practice of the true charity made part of our projects?

We do not know how long we will last in this existence, if we will have a short or long life. Let us then try not to postpone these true presents that we are able to offer to our neighbor.

The gifts we can buy also have their value, and we all like to receive them, because they show care, affection and gratitude.

But none of these make sense if we do not touch the heart of people.

Many times, the word that comprehends, the look that brings comfort, the respectful silence, the presence that nestles and the arms that involve can have a value that is immensely bigger than any material gift we offer.

These are the attitudes that give meaning to life and make it more intense, light and happy.

Let us think about it.

Spiritist Moment Team.
June 13.2014.