Today I was hanging the laundry out to dry, using solar energy. I love the idea of harnessing the earth’s renewable resources. I realized that I was attempting to use the least amount of clothespins to hang my laundry. All of sudden, it occurred to me that it was ridiculous. Over time, I have acquired an abundance of clothespins (I have no idea where they have all come from) and using them was very helpful in spacing out the laundry and allowing them to dry more quickly.  Why was I bothering to economize? It is my nature. I am simply wired that way. I always try to use the least amount of resources to accomplish my tasks.

Then I started to think about things that should not be economized and must be shared. I hope I can always keep this list in the forefront of my mind:

• Clothespins, if you have them, use them
• Love
• Gratitude
• Compassion
• Knowledge
• Kindness
• Respect
• Patience
• Optimism
• Joy
• Communication
• Creativity
• Encouragement
• Honesty
• Reverence
• Curiosity
• Being Present
• Peace

What things do you think should be not economized and must be shared?