It was early winter several years ago. I had pulled out my old winter coat for another year'suse. It was still in pretty good shape after so many winter' wear. I didn't really need a new one butI wanted one and casually(不经意地)mentioned it to my daughter one day. She is such a sweet, loving soul that I should have guessed what would happen next. A few weeks later she gave me agift of a bright red, brand new, winter's coat.
I put the old one in my closet(壁橱)and started to wear the new coat every day. Each day, though, when I opened my closet something upset me. It seemed a shame that my still good, oldcoat should just sit there keeping no one warm during the cold, winter days. After a few weeks Itook it out and drove to a local charity(慈善机构). I knew that there someone who couldn't afford a coat might get my old one. I dropped it off and walked out the door. Then I saw a shivering(瑟瑟发抖的)man in only a thin jacket walking in. I wondered if he would end up in my old coat. Then I smiled and went home with a warm heart.
My new coat is old now. It is in too bad of shape to even give away to charity. I wonder if Ishould buy a new one soon but I think I will wait a while. I don't really need a new one and maybeI can find a few more things to give to the charity instead.
Perhaps the best way to deal with our wants is to give. Love, after all, brings us the most joy. And the more of it you give away, the more of it you have. May all of your days be full ofWarmth! May all of your days be full of Giving! May all of your days be full of Love!
