Give It Away

“A gift that cannot be given away ceases to be a gift. The spirit of a gift is kept alive by its constant donation.” – Lewis Hyde, book The Gift: Creativity and the Artist in the Modern World

The sun some day is going to die
That’s why I’m giving it all away tonight
Because I’ve given up on everything that’s mine
For no reason I’m tied to trees
My shoulders scarred from shaky leaves
Run and hide along roadsides
I’m giving it all away tonight -song, “Giving It All Away” by Matt Pond PA

Give it away, give it away, give it away, now
Give it away, give it away, give it away, now
Give it away, give it away, give it away, now
Give it away, give it away, give it away, now -song “Give It Away” by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Whatever your passion and talent, realize it’s a gift. You’re cooperating with forces bigger than you could ever imagine.

And just like grace, the size of the gift is measured in how much and how freely you give it away to others.