The Perfect Gift

Whether you are celebrating Hannukah, Christmas, or another special day, the Holidays are often considered a time of giving. A time when we go to great lengths to find the perfect gift for those we love and care about. Perhaps it’s a store-bought item that someone has been dreaming about or something that you know would bring a smile to the recipient. It could be spending meaningful time together chatting by the fireplace over some peppermint hot chocolate or baking your favorite dish – the one that has been passed down for generations and typically only made for special occasions. It could be helping someone in need or caring for the less fortunate. Whatever our gift may be, when we give it from the heart, we have the opportunity to bring HOPE and joy to others which in turn will overflow into our own lives. We will create beautiful memories that have the potential to make a lasting impact.

As you ponder those words, for a moment, I would like you to think about a gift that you could give yourself this holiday season. Think about some of the dreams and goals that you have put on the shelf that have gathered dust and perhaps aren’t even recognizable. What would it look like if you took that goal or dream off the shelf, dusted it off, remembered WHY it was so important to you, and if appropriate, make a fresh commitment to take the steps necessary to see it become a reality? Perhaps, you need to adjust your dream or goal. That is ok. Just make the commitment to pursue it.

The reality is each person has a unique set of gifts, talents, abilities, passions, and perspectives that no one else on the planet has. Each person has the unique ability to make the world he or she touches a better and more beautiful place. Yet, it will take each of us making a commitment to continually look for ways to become the best version of ourselves and take the steps necessary to step onto the path of our potential by pursuing the dreams that are in our hearts. Our collective efforts will produce results that are far greater than we could ever imagine.

When we make that ongoing commitment to become the best version of ourselves and pursue our dreams, we will give ourselves an amazing gift which will in turn produce a sense of identity, destiny, and purpose that is above and beyond anything we have ever experienced. That gift will make a difference in our homes, at work, in Toastmasters, and in every other arena of our lives.

When we walk with a sense of identity, destiny, and purpose, we will see ways that we can make a meaningful difference in the world that we touch. We will see ways that we can become better communicators and leaders. We will see with fresh eyes the difference Toastmasters has made and the potential to make in our lives. We will see ways that we can help our fellow Toastmasters fulfill their goals which will help our Toastmasters Clubs be the best that they can be which in turn will help District 6 become the best that it can be.

So, as you think about the perfect gift this holiday, see how YOU can become the perfect gift to the world you touch as you look for ways to become the best version of you by stepping onto the path of your potential in a new way and intentionally pursue the dreams in your heart.

Hope you and your family have an exceptionally meaningful and blessed holiday season!

Committed to Your Success,

Colleen Marie