Why not give one everyday leading up to Christmas? You heard me right. And not just to your loved ones and people you know, but to folks you just met. It sounds expensive but it really isn't. And the gifts you give can create a memory forever. And it is free. Yep. The "f" word.
How about a hug and telling your spouse that you love them everyday? What's that cost? Nada. Or a big smile and "How are you today?" when you stop to get gas or whatever. Not a red cent. Spend an hour each day with your kids. It doesn't matter what you're doing. They want your time. It is the single most important gift we can give. You only get a certain amount of it. You can't bargain for more, so when you share it, you are giving a real, true, and precious gift.
Ask somebody what they got for Christmas two years ago. See if they can give you an answer. Now ask them what is their favorite memory from Christmas. Whole different ballgame. The eyes light up. The speech becomes more animated. It is not the material gifts we buy that last. It's the lasting impressions we leave. If you want to give the best gifts ever (and who doesn't) then figure out a way to make a memory. Or create a feeling. Pass along some wisdom. Make somebody laugh when they are having a tough time.
You see, this whole Santa thing is a ruse folks. You can give gifts everyday. No sleigh. No reindeer. No getting up at 3 am and getting trampled for that $3 toaster. Put that bag of toys over your shoulder every morning and set out to make a difference. And you know what happens? You end up getting the gift. I don't know how it works but it does. So go ahead and try it till Christmas. You can thank me then. What a nice gift that will be.
Till next.........
Looking at life through the odd mix of optimism, sarcasm, love and humor and not always in that order.
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