Once upon a
time, a long time ago, when princes and princesses lived in faraway kingdoms,
royal children were given 12 special gifts when they were born. You may have
heard the stories. Twelve wise women of the kingdom, or fairy godmothers as
they were often called, traveled swiftly to the castle whenever a new prince or
princess came into the world. Each fairy godmother pronounced a noble gift upon
the royal baby.
As time went
on, the wise women came to understand that the 12 royal gifts of birth belong
to every child, born anywhere at any time. They yearned to proclaim the gifts
to all children, but the customs of the land did not allow that.
One day when
the wise women gathered together they made this prophecy:
Someday, all
the children of the world will learn the truth about their noble inheritance.
When that happens a miracle will unfold on the kingdom of Earth
Some day is
near. Here is the secret they want you to know.
At the
wondrous moment you were born, as you took your first breath, a great
celebration was held in the heavens and 12 magnificent gifts were granted to
you.
1. Strength
is the first gift. May you remember to call upon it whenever you need it.
2. Beauty is
the second gift. May your deeds reflect its depth.
3. Courage is
the third gift. May you speak and act with confidence and use courage to follow
your own path.
4. Compassion
is the fourth gift. May you be gentle with yourself and others. May you forgive
those who hurt you and yourself when you make mistakes.
5. Hope is
the fifth gift. Through each passage and season, may you trust the goodness of
life.
6. Joy is the
sixth gift. May it keep your heart open and filled with light.
7. Talent is
the seventh gift. May you discover your own special abilities and contribute
them toward a better world.
8.
Imagination is the eighth gift. May it nourish your visions and dreams.
9. Reverence
is the ninth gift. May you appreciate the wonder that you are and the miracle
of all creation.
10. Wisdom is
the tenth gift. Guiding your way, wisdom will lead you through knowledge to
understanding. May you hear its soft voice.
11. Love is
the eleventh gift. It will grow each time you give it away.
12. Faith is
the twelfth gift. May you believe.
Now you know
about your 12 gifts of birth. But there is more to the secret that the wise
women knew. Use your gifts well and you will discover others, among them a gift
that is uniquely you. See these noble gifts in other people. Share the truth
and be ready for the miracle to unfold as the prophecy of the wise women comes
true.
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