Whose Birthday? #12 - Index

A PRICELESS Gift List

The gifts on this list cost almost no money, but they have GREAT value. When we give one of these gifts, we are giving a priceless gift - ourself.

• The gift of listening - One of the greatest things we can do for another person is to listen without interrupting, daydreaming or thinking about our next leap into the conversation.
• The gift of a compliment - Help people reach their full potential - catch them doing something right. Compliment children for listening, for their smile, for giving a hug, for sharing.
• The gift of showing affection - Demonstrate the love we feel deep inside with hugs, kisses, a gentle squeeze of the hand, pats on the back, smiles.
• The gift of laughter - Everyone loves to laugh. Try to see the humor in day-to-day living. Develop the ability to laugh at ourself.
• The gift of cheerfulness - This means no complaining, no feeling sorry for ourself, no nasty comments, no screaming. Our gift of cheerfulness will be precious for everyone including ourselves.
• The gift of doing a favor - Help with the dishes, type a letter, run an errand.
• The gift of a game - Most people have at least one game they like to play... softball, cards, chess, checkers. Offer to play your loved one's favorite game in a non-competitive spirit. Introduce cooperative games. We're winners whenever we share an experience.
• The gift of contact - Write notes as simple as "thinking of you today." Make phone calls if someone is having an especially trying time. Reach out with support.
• The gift of acceptance - Accept with fortitude the things we can't change. This gift makes a difference in the lives of your friends, family, colleagues.
• The gift of prayer - - The hidden gift.

(adapted from "Meeting Ground")

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