May Your Cup Always Overflow

As a child I remember my Mom would actually place her coffee with a saucer, one day I asked her why she always used the saucer when she didn't really used it and her exact words were " I use it everyday to remind myself of how blessed I am", she was 92 years old, My Mom passed four years ago at the ripe age of 100, it took me a while but I understand her words cause each morning as I sip my coffee I thank God for the people in my life, the ones here and the ones passed, the I was able to help, the ones I raised that the Lord gifted me with, the struggle and sacrifices, and the bleak times when I didn't know how it was gonna go, but out of nowhere a way was made. I can literally look back at my life and see exactly where I was carried by God, my cup is overflowing and when I look at my love ones and friends I realize how incredibly rich I am, I don't mean with material things, or money, I am old and I am loved, I am healthy, and I still able too help someone in need when I can. I understand my Mom's words. She was an amazing person and I miss her everyday. So when my co-workers or even the stranger in the checkout line or even the children that ride my bus are in need of help I don't hesitate too be that person to offer a ear, smile, an encouraging word, hug or monetary when I can cause in the end of the day when I close the door too my home I know I have done the best I could and my cup doth run over Hide full comment

When everyone helps bear another's load, our cups will collectively overflow emphasizes the idea that collective support and collaboration lead to shared abundance. An example I had come across during Community Volunteer Effort to uplift a economically backward village school. We all came together from our office to support with uplifting the building, providing them computers, teaching/counselling the kids on latest technology and career options. We contributed weekend time, self pooled funds, and skills to help the students and faculty. Some provided food as well, others offer assistance with school projects, uniforms and some contributed financially. The combined efforts alleviated the burdens on the school and kids, creating a sense of shared responsibility. In this scenario, one might feel their cup is overflowing when they witness the positive impact of collective support provided. The interconnectedness of individuals,the overflowing cup symbolizes the surplus of goodwill, kindness, and shared resources that result from communal efforts. Gratitude Mindset, Empathy and Compassion,Community Engagement, Generosity and Giving etc are few factors that Recognize an Overflowing Cup creating sense abundance. Benefits of collective efforts extend beyond individual boundaries, creating a sense of shared abundance and prosperity. Hide full comment

The cup of my happiness 0verfows when I hold someone's trired hand to lighen their load. The cup of my happiness doesn't get empty. It overflows and continues overflowing with joyful gratitude. It's by giving we receive. As the poet says, "I am reaping better than I've sowed." The cup of happiness ovrflows when I give a gift of pure love to someone uncoditionally. My cup of happiness never gets empty when I hold someone's tired hand as if it's my hand. When my hands were tired by the heavy burden I was carrying, one of my friends noticed it and lightened my burden by holding my hands compssionately. Selfless service lightens heavy emotional load we carry in our life. Lightening such heavy loads is a spiritual way of living. Living life this way the world becomes a family, a nest, and life becomes a blessing. May we all hold each other's hands like brothers and sisters and make this world an abode of peace and harmony. This is my New Year's Prayer. Let us fill the cup of our life overflowing. Namaste! Jagdish P Dave Hide full comment