Gifts
that do not Cost a Cent
--1. THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION:
The easiest way to feel good is
to extend a kind cheery word to
someone.
It's really not so hard to say,
"Hello" "Please" or
"Thank you."
--2. THE GIFT OF A COMPLIMENT:
You can really brighten
someone's day with a simple and sincere,
"You look great in red,"
"That was a terrific dinner,"
or "You did a super job."
--3. THE GIFT OF LISTENING:
To be a good listener you must
REALLY listen.
Let the other person speak with no
interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning
your response...
just listening!
--4. 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.
--5. THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER:
Share your laughter and humor by
clipping cartoons, jokes, articles and
funny stories.
Your gift will say, "I love to laugh
with you!"
--6. THE GIFT OF A WRITTEN NOTE:
You can send someone a simple
note that says,
"Thanks for the help," or a
poem, story, or any kind of upbeat
message.
The most brief, handwritten note can be
remembered for a lifetime,
and even change a life, you just never
know.
--7. THE GIFT OF A FAVOR:
Every day, go out of your way to
do something kind for someone else.
There are plenty of opportunities for you
to do something nice for a friend,
relative, or co-worker
on a daily basis. Show the love of
Christ with your acts of kindness to
others.
Let them see Jesus in you.
--8. THE GIFT OF SOLITUDE:
There a times when we all want
nothing better than to be left
alone.
Be sensitive to those times and give the
gift of solitude to others.
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