Unpacking a Gift from 21 Years Ago

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December 22, 2014 a project of ServiceSpace We are each other's harvest; we are each other's business; we are each other's magnitude and bond. - Gwendolyn Brooks - Unpacking a Gift from 21 Years Ago While cleaning out her dresser, a woman stumbles across a beautiful handwoven purse that was gifted to her by a special teacher more than two decades ago. A question from her husband leads her to reflect for the first time on what prompted that teacher's thoughtful gesture. What followed was a beautiful insight on the ways in which our lives are supported by the kindness of countless people. Read Guri Mehta's reflections on 'being raised by a village', and watch the infectious music video that encapsulates the spirit of her words. { read more } Be The Change Is there a special gift you've received whose value you have yet to fully discover? COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News How To Be Yourself Rethinking the Bucket List How 365 Thank You Notes Changed My Life Wearing The Be Love Sign The Nature of Ambition A Manifesto for Living Slomo: The Neurologist Turned Slow Motion Skater My Friend, My Companion: Lessons From Mia DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 151,630 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More