"Like seashells, we are each beautiful and
unique,
with a story to tell."
– Anon
Everything in nature has life-guiding lessons to offer. The main teaching I see in seashells is similar to what I perceive in polished stones. Shells and stones both come in many colors, shapes and sizes. Each is beautiful in its own way.
Each of us is also one of a kind. Like appreciating each shell for its uniqueness, let's value one another.
And, like shells and stones, we get tossed and tumbled by storms that shape our lives, our stories. We have much to gain by recognizing the beauty and value in one another and in our
stories.
With love and compassion,
THE FOURTH GIFT IS COMPASSION.
May you be gentle with yourself and others.
May you forgive those who hurt you
and yourself when you make
mistakes.
from The Twelve Gifts of Birth
