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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 . . .
There are times when we want nothing better
than to be left alone. Be sensitive to those times
and give the gift of solitude to others.
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.