Giving of Ourselves Adapted

Christmas, birthdays, special holidays: the search for a perfect gift to comemorate the occasion! How about a gift that anyone can afford, anyone can give, and anyone would love to receive? "The Gift of Praise"...by appropriately mentioning in front of another their good qualities or a job or deed well done. "The Gift of Consideration"...by putting ourselves in the other's shoes and thereby providing genuine understanding of their side of an issue. "The Gift of Concession"...by humbly saying at just the right time, "I am sorry, you are right and I am wrong." "The Gift of Gratitude"...by never forgetting to say "Thankyou" and never failing to mean it. "The Gift of Attention"...when another person speaks, listening attentively. If their words are directed to us, we should make eye contact so that the other knows we are truly listening. "The Gift of Inspiration"...by planting the seeds of courage and action in the heart of another. "The Gift of Personal Presence"...in times of sickness, in trouble or in great joy, there is nothing quite equal to our personal expression of empathy or congratulations. "The Gift of Prayer"...one of the most valuable gifts we can give. Give these gifts each day and you will be pleasantly surprised at what you will receive in return. Back