dailydatewithgod

By all appearances we live in a limited universe.  There is a give and take to our experiences.  Often it is shaped by the fact that we are looking at things from a physical perspective.  To own one thing means to let go of some paper.  To let go of another means the gaining of paper.  The buying and selling of goods means we exchange money for goods or vice versa.  Since one form is lost to another it appears we have a limit to our supply.  But what if instead we are actually increasing our value?  What if what appears to be a loss is a gain? We think we know the value of what we are exchanging because the world tells us it is so.  I let go of paper money to buy a sweater and yet I wear that sweater over and over.  I like the way it looks on me and the feel of the material.  People compliment me when I wear it and I walk taller with greater confidence because I feel at home in it.  With a greater sense of confidence I speak more clearly, am open to others ideas and opinions and give attention to the moment.  I have increased my own value and thus the value of the item by my experience with it.  The meaning we create is the ultimate determinant of whether we have increased or decreased our value.  It is always there for us to choose.  We can do the same with how we interact with others.  When we choose to meaningfully attend to ourselves and those around us, we increase their value. God calls us to experience being fully present in the moment we are in.  We add value both to ourselves and others when we give our attention to each other.  This is where love is exchanged.