1) THE GIFT OF LISTENING
But you must REALLY listen. No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning
your response. Just listening.
2) THE GIFT OF AFFECTION
Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on
the back and handholds. Let these small
actions demonstrate the love you have for family and friends.
3) THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER
Clip
cartoons. Share articles and funny
stories. Your gift will say, “I love to
laugh with you.”
4) THE GIFT OF A WRITTEN NOTE
It can be a simple “Thanks for the help” note or a
full sonnet. A brief, handwritten note
may be remembered for a lifetime, and may even change a life.
5) THE GIFT OF A COMPLIMENT
A simple and sincere, “You look great in red,” “You
did a super job” or “That was a wonderful meal” can make someone's day.
6) THE GIFT OF A FAVOR
Every day, go out of your way to do something kind.
7) THE GIFT OF SOLITUDE
Be sensitive to those
times and give the gift of solitude to others. There are times when we want nothing better than to
be left alone.
8) THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION
The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind
word to someone, really it's not that hard to say, Hello or Thank You.
Friends are a very rare
jewel, indeed. They make you smile and encourage you to succeed. They lend an
ear, they share a word of praise, and they always want to open their hearts to
us. Show your friends how much you
care.
