She picked them and gave them out.
The sparkly rock goes to mom.
The flat rock is handed to cousin Jackson.
The rough one to Aunt Anne.
Lily didn't expect anything in return. She didn't even get mad when Jackson skipped his across the cool water of Lake Michigan.
I've been thinking about how to apply the lesson an almost 2 year old can teach. It's easy...
When you find the thing that someone might need, and if you can give it, hand it over.
Does that mean giving a little of your time to a project you believe in?
A kind note or phone call to a friend?
Whatever IT is, you don't need to keep a jar of it for yourself...Giving Rocks.