Its the time of year when gifts are past back and forth. We spend so much trying to make sure that what we give will be heart felt and enjoyed.
But, what we tend to forget is that the gifts we give do not measure anywhere near as much as our compassion and love towards one another throughout the year. Its not the material things we give that will be remembered. Sometimes it's the little things that stand out to those who needed our understanding. Things like...
A phone call just to say hello and let you know that your thinking of them.....
A pat on the back to re-assure them that what they are doing is appreciated.....
A welcoming handshake to the neighborhood for someone who has just moved in.....
A here let me get that for you....
Maybe just sitting and listening for a few minutes and sharing what your day has been like...
Or stopping to buy a cup of home-made lemonade from the brother and sister act down the street even though you have 2 bottles of water there in car with you.
So many times we pass by an opportunity to let those who mean so much to us or just to a fellow person who could use a little help because we are so wrapped up in our own lives.
Tis that time of the season.... Take time....
Merry Christmas to all...
Johnny
But, what we tend to forget is that the gifts we give do not measure anywhere near as much as our compassion and love towards one another throughout the year. Its not the material things we give that will be remembered. Sometimes it's the little things that stand out to those who needed our understanding. Things like...
A phone call just to say hello and let you know that your thinking of them.....
A pat on the back to re-assure them that what they are doing is appreciated.....
A welcoming handshake to the neighborhood for someone who has just moved in.....
A here let me get that for you....
Maybe just sitting and listening for a few minutes and sharing what your day has been like...
Or stopping to buy a cup of home-made lemonade from the brother and sister act down the street even though you have 2 bottles of water there in car with you.
So many times we pass by an opportunity to let those who mean so much to us or just to a fellow person who could use a little help because we are so wrapped up in our own lives.
Tis that time of the season.... Take time....
Merry Christmas to all...
Johnny
Absolutely right, John! The latest gadgets are nice but they don't always last and it's memories that linger and are recalled when we least expect them. Your examples are excellent. Going a little bit out of our way to do a small good deed is worth a lot.
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