It’s been a month since we reached New Orleans. Thanksgiving’s past, and many of us are focused on Christmas. And Christmas, of course, is all about gifts—or at least that’s what the culture wants us to believe.
As I distill the experience of Rich’s Ride, one central notion keeps popping into my head. I sense that I’ve received an amazing, priceless gift. I feel like you all wrapped this incredible experience, placed it under the tree, and then sat back and smiled as you watched me open it.
It’s humbling to unwrap an especially meaningful gift. When someone puts so much into finding something special, “thank you” isn’t sufficient. You say it anyway, but you know a big part of the process is the joy others receive from seeing your excitement. You understand that fully embracing the gift is perhaps the best expression of thankfulness.
But…what then? After the unwrapping and the thank-you and the excitement, what’s next?
I feel as though I sit here holding this unbelievable treasure. I opened it, savored the experience, and said “thank you” in every way I can imagine. And now I want to know what to do with it.
I can’t escape the sense that the gift doesn’t really belong to me. You were kind to allow me to enjoy it, but I don’t think I want to store it in the attic. I think this experience, like all significant gifts, was always intended to be shared.
I’m trying to figure out how to hold this treasure in open hands.
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