The Gift is You

The gift is YOU.

How many of us believe that?

With the definition of Genshai, “Never treat another person in a manner that would make them feel small, including yourself”—the hard part is ‘yourself’.

Too often, our self-talk gets in the way of our self-esteem, our feeling of self-worth and even how we allow others to treat us or how we perceive they are. We can get into our minds. That is a good thing with the right mindset, but if those thoughts turn negative it can wobble you – or even stop you – if you let it.

Do you pay attention to what you say to YOU? It begins with awareness. We can be our own worst critics. Think about it: I should not have gained those pounds. I should have worked out. I should have…I should have…I should have.

Perhaps the hardest commentary is “I should be at a different place in my life.”

As Tony Robbins would say, “You can ‘should’ all over yourself.”

So, you are here. Whatever got you ‘here’ is ‘back there’. You have today to refresh your love of you and to choose that. Is it always easy? No. However, it gets easier when you practice the awareness and tune in.

When you may falter or fear, there are also a lot of others who will support you. Reach out. There is strength and collective power in doing so. Your families, colleagues and friends are no less susceptible than you and no one is exempt from the journeys through life. Maybe they need you too.

No one is alone.

Giving Genshai is one of our core pillars. Our non-profit supports basic human needs – education, shelter, health and food and water. This is the work of loving humanity. And we wanted to highlight that Giving also pertains to the gift you give yourself:

Self-love.

Loving who you are and honoring your heart, soul and spirit is the least selfish thing you can do. When you are filled and fulfilled, you overflow to others.

Begin giving Genshai. Begin with You.