Do you ever think about what gifts you have been given?
Not the kind wrapped up with a bow and presented to you on special occasions but rather the qualities and/or privileges you have received — and can give away to make the world better.
And so maybe I am really asking if you have ever considered your Regifting Super Powers? (I just made that term up but I like it!)
A Regifting Super Power is something you have and/or some quality you possess that when shared, creates a positive change. For a moment or a lifetime — something is different in a positive way for someone else because you shared a Regifting Super Power.
Like Lisa K’s beautiful photos — wonderful in the moment and priceless treasures later when those photos become part of what is left behind. Photography is one of Lisa K’s Regifting Super Powers.
Remembering Clark Osojnicki. Kindness was one of his Regifting Super Power.
It is not boastful or prideful to acknowledge a Regifting Super Power — how can you share if you are unwilling to admit you have it? How can you make that Regifting Super Power even better if it is a secret — from yourself?
I spent the weekend in Utah observing Regifting Super Powers.
I witnessed Capella — a country dog — navigating a major medical center in a large city to share her Regifting Super Power.
Capella has a temperament and demeanor that allowed her to earn a “Complex” rating as a Pet Partners Therapy Dog, which means she is approved for all kinds of settings and populations.
Capella is striking in appearance — Dear Daughter calls her Barbie Berner — with an inviting manner that attracts attention (and hugs). She is big enough to be sturdy but not so big as to be intimidating. Her fur is soft, her nature kind, and her dark eyes are sweet and soulful.
Seeing Capella’s Regifting Super Power in action was so very touching.
I observed Kira’s Regifting Super Power as well. Loyal, direct, and astute, she provides vigilance and advocacy for her husband who waits for the heart that will allow him to see his children grow up.
Because she can. Because she has those qualities and is willing and able to give them away — for the benefit of another.
Kira’s mom, Cindy, is an amazing caretaker of humans and animals — she is sharing her Regifting Super Power by managing Kira and Jay’s family back in Idaho.
Jay possesses a kind and agreeable nature, and that is one of his Regifting Super Powers. He extends this to the staff who are helping him stay alive as he awaits his new heart, making their job so much easier. Jay does the “patient patient” thing as well as it can be done, and that is indeed a gift to everyone around him.
One of Dear Sons and his wife quickly finished up the renovation of a cottage to provide a place for Kira to stay in Salt Lake City, thereby reflecting their Regifting Super Powers.
Another Dear Son stayed with my dogs at home, regifting his time and abilities so I could make the trip.
Dear Daughter came along to share her Regifting Super Powers, providing invaluable support that facilitated this quick trip and to remind Kira she is ready, willing, and able to help.
Dear Daughter’s Regifting Super Power is also why I now have blue hair but that is another post.
And so on.
I feel a bit awestruck today as I reflect on the weekend. Regifting Super Powers generates so much mind-blowing, gratitude-inspiring goodness out there in the world.
Wow.
Just wow.