5 Gifts than Never Go Out of Style
1. The gift of …. TIME
Time is probably our most precious of all things.
It cannot be bought, sold or traded – but it can be given.
It is limited … in quantity, but not in quality.
2. The gift of … GIVING
By giving I don’t refer to material items – these come and go, get lost, broken, misplaced, stolen etc. What I refer to is the giving of yourself … your thoughts, your support, your time, your loyalty, your honesty, your sincerity etc.
3. The gift of … PATIENCE
This goes hand in hand with the first two gifts. Slow down, listen and be present (no pun intended) for the person. Listen to their fears, hopes and thoughts. Understanding their point of view requires putting yourself aside for a moment and understanding the person from their present state.
4. The gift of … KINDNESS
As Gandhi so eloquently said, “_Be the change you want to see in the world_. It doesn’t take much to be kind … a smile, a kind word, a thoughtful action. It doesn’t cost a fortune … in fact, it’s free – but has more value than anything that money can buy.
5. The gift of … GRATITUDE
Being thankful (or appreciative) is an acknowledgment of what you have and what is of value to you. We often overlook or take for granted some of the most valuable aspects of our lives … our friends, our family, our health, our time here on the planet .. the list can actually be limitless.
