"A Little Piece of Everything"
Theme: "No One Becomes Poor in Giving
"A Little Piece Of Everything"
by Patrice Lavandero
"Alms, alms, alms. Spare me a piece of bread, spare me your mercy." Probably, everyone has heard this from a piece used in Declamation. In our everyday life, we can share what we have with other people, even the littlest things. The quote, "small gifts, big smiles" applies to this. There is no greater feeling than being able to give. There is a quote that says, "it is better to give than to receive" but this statement seems like a paradox because isn't it that when we give, we feel like we get something in return?
For instance, we feel a sense of satisfaction about being able to share what we have to other people. Let me share a personal experience. On December 2002, my family and I decided to give gifts to random people from Paranaque to Quezon City. Despite having financial problems, we didn't regret every cent of money that was used for this simple thanksgiving. Why not? It's because of the genuine and sincere smiles that were evident on their face. That made everything worthwhile and I believe that this satisfied feeling would last for a lifetime! I realized that giving something to someone, even to a stranger that you only met for a couple of minutes, could give such meaning and joy to our lives. Thus, when we give joy to others, we get joy in return.
Furthermore, giving promotes connection towards people. According to Hellen Keller, " the best and most beautiful things cannot be seen or touched, they must be felt by our heart." Let me tell you a story of a girl named Joana who received a gift-filled shoe box from an Idaho boy named Tyrel. At that time, Tyrel was only seven years old when he wrapped a box filled with his toys, including his name and address, a picture of him, and dropped it for Operation Christmas Child. Eventually, the box was received by eight-year old Joana who lived in the Philippines. Despite this simple present, it created a big impact in her life. She sent a 'thank you' letter unfortunately, he never received it. 14 years after receiving the gift, Joana was determined to search the man who sent her the box. She successfully contacted Tyrel through Facebook. They started to mingle with each other until he decided to fly to Manila to visit Joana and spend 10 days with her. They started dating after that. Tyrel didn't only changed someone's life but he also gained a wife. On their wedding day, they told the invited guests to wrap gift-filled shoe boxes for donation and they "have started a tradition that they hope to continue every year for the rest of their lives."
Lastly, when we share a part of ourselves to others, we also learn to appreciate the things we are capable of than hiding it within ourselves. We realize how blessed we are because of these gifts. Why not unleash the power within you? Talents? Dancing? Writing? How about singing?
I have heard of the 2014 X-factor Australia grand winner Marlisa Punzalan. She said that before entering the auditions, being shy is normal for her. Her dream is to be confident like the other girls and be able to sing to a very big crowd. But look at her now. By deciding on sharing her talents with a bigger crowd, she has gained more confidence.
When people share, there is a greater chance of everyone having a little piece of everything. According to Anne Frank, "no one becomes poor in giving" - in fact, we gain more and some of these are fulfillment and contentment, unity and relationship building, and gratefulness or gratitude. In time, as we walk the streets, we'll hear people shouting, "Faith in humanity: Restored."
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