Love for Giving Is Life Living

To give is to love. And to love is to live.

I’ve been listening to Michael Jackson non-stop since yesterday. Why? Because I finally went to see MJ the Musical—and wow, what an experience.

It was a Wednesday afternoon matinee on Broadway, at 1:00 p.m. at the Neil Simon Theatre. I had heard from several friends that the show was absolutely fantastic, and it had been on my wish list for a while. I kept telling everyone I knew—“I want to see MJ! I want to go!” And guess what? One of my friends gifted me a ticket. Just like that.

This reminded me of something I truly believe: If you genuinely, wholeheartedly want something—and you keep saying it out loud—somehow, the universe hears you. But you have to really, truly want it.

So there I was, standing in line outside the theater around 12:20 p.m. It was chilly, but the excitement kept me warm. The line started moving around 12:35, and I took my seat with a happy heart.

The musical? Phenomenal.

It follows Michael during the days leading up to his Dangerous World Tour, interwoven with reflections on his life, career, and inner world. I didn’t know much about his personal side before, but this musical opened my eyes. He was soft-spoken, deeply humble, intensely focused—a perfectionist with a quiet fire inside. More than anything, he was a giver.

He gave everything he had to his music. To his fans. To his vision of healing the world.

For the first time, I found myself truly reading and absorbing the lyrics to songs like “Keep the Faith,” “Heal the World,” and “Man in the Mirror.” His messages were so real, so deep. They weren’t just catchy hooks—they were filled with hope, responsibility, and an overwhelming love for humanity.

That same night, I went home and watched the documentary “Quincy” on Netflix. Quincy Jones was Michael’s producer when he left Motown. I had heard his name before, but I didn’t know the impact he had made—not just in music, but in life.

And oh, Quincy. What a man.

He’s also a person of giving. In the documentary, during his birthday speech, he said something that stayed with me:

“Love to share, health to spare, and friends who care—that’s all you need in the end.”

So simple. So true.

He also shared advice from his father that he carried throughout his life:

“If you’re going to do something, do it well. Or don’t do it at all.”

That perfectionist spirit—that deep dedication—runs through both Quincy and Michael. But for them, it wasn’t just about work. It was about living fully, and giving fully. Using the gifts they were blessed with—not for ego, not for fame—but for impact. For joy. For others.

They believed that the more you give, the more joy you create. That true success isn’t measured in awards or fame—but in how many lives you touch.

That’s what Truly Good Gifts is all about.

Whether it’s a thoughtfully chosen pair of socks, a beautiful bottle of wine, or a handpicked travel essential, I believe every gift is a chance to bring happiness into someone’s life. To give is to love. And to love is to live.

People use the word “love” casually—but when you really feel it, when you give with it, it becomes something powerful. Something essential. Something that fills your heart.

So here’s to the joy of giving.Here’s to living with love.And here’s to making someone smile—one thoughtful gift at a time.

Happy gifting.

With love,

Nico