Eight Gifts

• LISTENING...  But you must REALLY listen. No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your response. Just listening.
• 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.
• LAUGHTER...  Clip cartoons. Share articles and funny stories. Your gift will say, "I love to laugh with you."
• 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.
• 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.
• A FAVOR...  Whenever there is the chance, share a small random act of kindness.
• 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.
• A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION...  The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word to someone. It's as easy as saying hello or thank you.

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