The Greatest Gift…
The greatest gift doesn't come from a department store, a big box warehouse or an online boutique. It doesn't cost an exorbitant amount of money, come with a huge red bow on top or bankrupt your credit card. The greatest gift of all is time. Time you decide to spend with the people who are nearest and dearest to you.
Time spent in laughter, quiet conversation, over a meal, during a walk, at home on the couch, playing a video game or spent together watching an old movie. Time spent with smiles, with tears of joy, with comfortable silences and listening as much as talking. Time where your heart can touch theirs without electronic devices such as smart phones, tweets or FB to get in the way. Time spent so that loved one, that friend, really and truly knows you enjoy being with them. Time to listen about their life, tell them about yours, time to discuss dreams and fears, and time to tell them how special you think they are and why.
Time is the most precious gift. Because, sooner or later, there is no more of it. Time in finite. Time is elusive. The world turns and takes time away from us without our really realizing it. Once people are gone, there is no getting them back so you can spend the time you wish you had with them. Don't wait. Don't put it off. Reach out, touch the ones you care most about with your heart, your love and your words. It may be hard at first, but you'll be glad you did.
This holiday season give the gift that people will remember for the rest of their lives. Give yourself and the time to be with them. Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas and share the wonderful person you really are with the ones you love best.
May the dragons watch over you...
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