Appreciating the gifts in our life brings us a sense of peace, joy and prosperity. A while back I watched the 2006 movie “The Ultimate Gift” and it defined 12 gifts in our lives that we should appreciate and inspire us to live life to the fullest. The movie is one of redemption, a quest for happiness, very heart rendering and very inspirational. Make sure to check it out.

In this week’s blog, I am discussing the twelve gifts and how they pertain to our lives. Hopefully you will identify with the twelve gifts and use them to find your purpose and passion in life.

So let’s dive into the gifts of life and use them to Replenish Your Soul from Within.

The gift of work– Develop a sense of pride in everything you do and set a standard of excellence for yourself.

The gift of money – Is a gift that you give and receive throughout life. Use it to improve the lives of others and yourself. Be less selfish and more giving. Learn to handle your money wisely.

The gift of friends– Friends are the gift in life that supports each other through trials, tribulations and successes but without judgement.

The gift of learning – Have a hunger to learn about the world. The gift of learning should be a desire for all to improve the lives of others and ourselves. Learning is the foundation of a successful life. We will never know everything in life; be okay with that.

The gift of problems– Maturity arises when we learn to work through our problems in life. Problems will always arise but how we handle them will determine how well we live our lives. Don’t avoid problems, face them and overcome them with integrity and strength. Learn to handle them yourself.

Gift of family– Family is the messiest relationship you will ever encounter. Don’t hold on to grudges and don’t take family for granted. Have grace, forgiveness and love. Spend time with family and cherish them.

Gift of laughter– Laughter can help you cope with the stresses of the world. It reduces stress and heals our spirits. The joy that comes from laughter changes us from within. Learn to laugh at yourself and you will enjoy the process of life. See the joy in life.

Gift of dreams– Dreams are important to the health and success in our lives. Without them we would not have purpose and passion. Dreams help us to work towards something greater than us.

Gift of giving– The more we give of ourselves, our time and our resources, the more we will receive in life. Giving is the joy of our existence. Be generous throughout life.

Gift of gratitude– Sometimes the more we have the less grateful we are. Raise your children to be grateful for the small things in life. Be grateful for friends, family, health and prosperity. Appreciate where you are today and work towards a better tomorrow. Be thankful for what you have.

The gift of a day– Life is so short and precious. It is meant to be cherished and lived. Live from the inside out with joy, peace and harmony. Experience life to the fullest.

Gift of love– Love is what we are. It is in us. Love makes us better human beings. The three aspects of love are anything good, desirable and honorable. Love unconditionally.

Learning to give and receive graciously is key to living out the gifts of life. Cherish life as if it were your last day on earth. Learn to love others and treat others with respect and dignity along with yourself. Learn to forgive often and leave the past behind you. Engage in life’s gifts and live abundantly. Live a Hydrated Life.