At the wondrous moment you
were born, as you took your first breath, a great celebration was held in the
heavens and twelve magnificent gifts were granted to you.
- Strength is the first gift. May you remember to call upon it whenever you need it.
- Beauty is the second gift. May your deeds reflect its depth.
- Courage is the third gift. May you speak and act with confidence and use courage to follow your own path.
- Compassion is the fourth gift. May you be gentle with yourself and others. May you forgive those who hurt you and yourself when you make mistakes.
- Hope is the fifth gift. Through each passage and season, may you trust the goodness of life.
- Joy is the sixth gift. May it keep your heart open and filled with light.
- Talent is the seventh gift. May you discover your own special abilities and contribute them toward a better world.
- Imagination is the eighth gift. May it nourish your visions and dreams.
- Reverence is the ninth gift. May you appreciate the wonder that you are and the miracle of all creation.
- Wisdom is the tenth gift. Guiding your way, wisdom will lead you through knowledge to understanding. May you hear its soft voice.
- Love is the eleventh gift. It will grow each time you give it away.
- Faith is the twelfth gift. May you believe.
Now you know about your
twelve gifts of birth. Use your gifts well and you will discover others, among
them a gift that is uniquely you. See these noble gifts in other people. Share
the truth and be ready for the miracle to unfold.
"No one has yet fully
realized the wealth of sympathy, kindness and generosity hidden in the soul of
a child. The effort of every true education should be to unlock that
treasure."
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