Main Entry:

sen·ti·ment

Pronunciation:

\ˈsen-tə-mənt\

Function:

noun

1 a: an attitude, thought, or judgment prompted by feeling : predilection b: a specific view or notion : opinion2 a: emotion b: refined feeling : delicate sensibility especially as expressed in a work of art c: emotional idealism d: a romantic or nostalgic feeling verging on sentimentality3 a: an idea colored by emotion b: the emotional significance of a passage or expression as distinguished from its verbal context

Blessed are those that can give without remembering and receive without forgetting.

Author Unknown

This is something I have thought about often in my life. These are not the words I use, but the sentiment is the same.
We have all done good things to help other people. It does not matter if it is volunteer work, a special gift, or giving in to another person wishes. There are so many ways to give. The problem lies when the motive is wrong. When we give to recognized or honored. It isn't really giving if that is what we seek. Your good works should be done quietly, your reward will come in the satisfaction of helping, and maybe when your reach Heaven.
I once gave a lot of myself to a friend and told Mom all about it..... She told me she was proud, but I had rewarded myself already. Better to wait and let God reward me next time. I learned a lot from that.
We receive so much each day. How often do we Thank the giver?

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Zeal Noun / meaning urgency, gusto, readiness

Life is like riding a bicycle.
To keep your balance you must keep moving.
- Albert Einstein

There have been times in my life when I have been so hurt, disillusioned, or plain tired that I believe I will never get up and get going. I have found that by giving myself a push, as hard as it is to walk out the door and continue on, once in motion 80 percent of the fear, confusion, or sadness goes away.

As I continue to push day after day I become better and better. Moving ever forward my life begins to make sense and balance returns. I am moving forward, steady on my path. I remember my past, but I don't hold on to what is gone. I will keep moving forward.