Stewardship

Therefore the Master
acts without doing anything
and teaches without saying anything.
Things arise and she lets them come;
things disappear and she lets them go.
She has but doesn’t possess,
acts but doesn’t expect.
When her work is done, she forgets it.
That is why it lasts forever. –Tao Te Ching by Lao-Tzu (Stephen Mitchell translation)

Everything that’s important to you, everything you believe is yours…your life, your family, your friends, your time, your talent, your relationships, your work, your health, your wealth, etc…can you think of all these things through the lens of being a steward, rather than an owner?

Amazing things happen when you do.

Stewardship engenders humility. You realize that no matter how hard you worked for it, in the end, everything in your life is a gift.

Stewardship engenders gratitude. Because you know everything is a gift, you appreciate and are thankful for these gifts so much more. Which brings you more joy.

Stewardship engenders love. You’ve been entrusted with these gifts. Love them. Care for them. Nurture them.

Stewardship engenders sacrifice. Don’t hoard or try to possess these gifts. Rather, give them up to the world. That’s how you participate in the infinite loop of grace.

Be the pot to the flower. Help it reach its full beauty and potential.