Taking the “Getting” Out of Christmas
I don’t stress much at buying gifts anymore. I really only buy four but I would like to buy gifts all year long and give them–anytime–like a random thing. I enjoy getting gifts but I realized the best part of the Christmas giving is:
(1) saving for the purchase–I may have to put some money aside. (2) buying the gift–finding what I like and what I think others would like. (3) wrapping the gift and writing something special on the card. (4) giving the gift and watching the expression of joy and surprise.
To me, these are the 4 Joys I get. My question is: When we focus on what we want for ourselves (for Christmas, birthday) we miss these 4 Joys.
Let’s teach each other not to expect so much from others and give more of ourselves. Let’s work on more random giving and more appreciation when we are the receiver of a gift.
So, what did you get for Christmas? A lot of joy and some nice surprises—I hope.
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