Let us Discover our Twelve Gifts

Today, I read this inspiring story by Charlene Costanzo, that I am summarizing below:

Long long ago, royal children were given twelve special gifts when they were born by twelve fairy godmothers of the kingdom. Each fairy godmother pronounced a noble gift upon the royal baby.

With passage of time, the fairy godmothers realized that the twelve royal gifts of birth belong to every child in the world, but most of them are not aware of these gifts. The godmothers made this prophecy:

Some day, all the children of the world will learn the truth about their
noble inheritance. When that happens a miracle will unfold on the kingdom of Earth.


Finally, the day is here. Here is the secret they wanted you to know.

At the wondrous moment you were born, as you took your first breath, a great celebration was held in the heavens and twelve magnificent gifts were granted to you.

The first gift is STRENGTH. May you remember to call upon it whenever you need it.

The second gift is BEAUTY. May your deeds reflect its depth.

The third gift is COURAGE. May you speak and act with confidence and use courage to follow your own path.

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.

The fifth gift is HOPE. Through each passage and season, may you trust the goodness of life.

The sixth gift is JOY. May it keep your heart open and filled with light.

The seventh gift is TALENT. May you discover your own special abilities and contribute them toward a better world.

The eighth gift is IMAGINATION. May it nourish your visions and dreams.

The ninth gift is REVERENCE. May you appreciate the wonder that you are and the miracle of all creation.

The tenth gift is WISDOM. Guiding your way, wisdom will lead you through knowledge to understanding. May you hear its soft voice.

The eleventh gift is LOVE. It will grow each time you give it away.

The twelfth gift is FAITH. May you believe.

Use your gifts well and you will discover others, among them a gift that is uniquely you. See these noble gifts in other people. Share the truth and be ready for the miracle to unfold.

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