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8 Gifts

  1. LISTENING

  2. But you must REALLY listen. No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your response. Just listening.

  3. AFFECTION

  4. 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. LAUGHTER

  6. Clip cartoons. Share articles and funny stories. Your gift will say, "I love to laugh with you".

  7. A WRITTEN NOTE

  8. 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.

  9. A COMPLIMENT

  10. 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.

  11. A FAVOR

  12. Every day, go out of your way to do something kind.

  13. SOLITUDE

  14. 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.

  15. A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION

  16. The easiest way to feel good is to make others feel good.

Submitted  1/13/2000 11:47:29 PM