what are the best gifts you can give your friends and loved ones this christmas?

@MNRFOLEY (435)
Brisbane, Australia
November 28, 2008 2:03am CST
Christmas is just around the corner, have you ever wondered what are the best gifts you can give to your loved ones as well as your friends and enemies this Christmas? Here's a list of the perfect gifts you can give them:Things you can give this Christmas 1. Your time- how many of you are too busy with your own lives to give your time to others?Being busy is an excuse and a reason not to go out of your way.People need you and love you, they want to see you.Let them in, let them have time with you. 2. Your support- How many of you really support people in your life? What I mean by support is encouragement and reason to try something new. Not 10 different reasons why it wont work just because it didnt work for you it wont work for them. And just because it didnt work for them in the past doesnt mean it work this time. 3. Your acceptance_- this may be tough for some of you. This means unconditional love and the ability to love someone for who they are and not for what you want them to be.It means giving how you think their should go.And accepting them for what they want to do with their life.this is the greatest gift you can give to the people in your life. 4. Your attention- how many of you listen to the people in your life? For everyone who said "of course I do" then why are the people in your life asking you to repeat what they've just said?It's because they know you didnt hear them. Take a few minutes,stop what you are doing and focus on the people whom you love. Arent they worth it? And who knows, you might even learn something that you thought you already knew. 5. Your forgiveness- forgiving people for past mistakes and hurts is one of the greatest gifts you can give them.After all they are only human. Plus I'm sure you havent been the perfect human being either. keeping hurt and anger in your life is just an excuse not to get close to people for fear that they will hurt you again. 6. Your patience- how many of you cant even be with people you love, because they are taking too long to tell a story or are taking longer to complete a project that you think should get less time to get done? How do you know that there isnt a better way to do something if the people around you always have to do it your way? Having patience with people shows them that they are respected and love. Isnt this a great gift to give for this holiday? 7. Your Love- People wnat to know that they are special in your life and that you care about them. If there are things that are are keeping you from loving them, such as conversations that you want to have with them, but you're afraid, my advise is to say it. Sometimes you have to take risks to achieve an open and rewarding relationship. Take the risk and give your love. 8. Your Ideas- Sometimes people want to move forward in their lives but dont know how. Yuo may know something that they've never thought of. And who knows your ideas may change somebody's life. so go ahead dont be afraid to share what you know. 9. Your Smile- There is nothing betten than entering a room and seeing someone smile when you walk in. Right then and there you know your presence makes a difference in their lives. A smile is easy, you just grin upward. Plus you burn more calories from smiling than from frowning. 10. And a Hug- Human touch warms the heart and keeps us connected. In addition it doesnt take much effort, it costs nothing and it makes someone's day. Couldn't you find sometime in your busy schedule to hug someone you love today?I hope that this will enlighten you this Christmas holidays. Merry Christmas in advanced and may you find the perfect Gift to Give your Loved ones.
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@bubblyapple (2653)
• Philippines
29 Nov 08
Wow, what a list. I'm not sure if I could top that but what I'm giving out this Christmas to friends and family is a "home-made" movie. I'm going to use a movie-making software that put the pictures that you upload together to make it into a movie.
@MNRFOLEY (435)
• Brisbane, Australia
30 Nov 08
yeah that's a great way to show them you cares too. when you do the movie you're already showing them you have time to spend to make them feel special and loved.that you can also be more creative, that you go out of your way to do that movie just for them.I gues you have already covered most of the things on my list. Anyway goodluck on your movie and I bet that your loved ones will enjoy it. Have a great christmas anda wonderful new Year ahead.