Even Stephens

 "I have three precious things which I hold fast and prize. The first is gentleness; the second frugality; the third is humility, which keeps me from putting myself before others. Be gentle and you can be bold; be frugal and you can be liberal; avoid putting yourself before others and you can become a leader among men.”
~ Lao-Tzu

It seems like the quote is a contradiction.
I suppose it depends on how you look at it….where you have been and where you perceive you are going.
I finished eating myself sideways with holiday leftovers sitting in a comfy chair with a family that loves me. I have no lack for anything….
As far as teaching goes I learned more than I was taught, I received more than I gave, and I was loved more than I loved…
I wonder how I could ever make up the difference for all the blessings I have received this year. I could never come close to even….but then I realized….no one ever asked me to make it even.
For that, I am thankful.
Thank you…and
I love you, too.