How can we learn to give gifts without strings attached when we are accustomed to feeling either a sense of duty, or we want gratitude from others in return. Unconditional gift-giving starts by sharing a piece of yourself - your love or esteem and care for the other person shown by the time taken to select a gift in a considerate manner, and combining this with
not wanting
anything at all in return.
The first 10 people to comment on this post will receive from me, in this calendar year, a
gift! May be baked goods (ok, maybe not)… let's just say it's a token of our friendship! You never know when you may get your gift. That's all a apart of the SURPRISE!
Let the
giving begin!
Did you say gifts? I love gifts! :-)
ReplyDeleteI knew you'd be the first one! LOL
ReplyDeleteDoes giving back your dish from New Years Eve count? ;-D
Cool! I've done this before and it is so much fun. I'd love to be a part of this (on the receiving end this time).
ReplyDeleteI have the perfect gift for you!
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What fun! I'm going to file this away in my memory bank ... and do this myself!
ReplyDeletereally - I just qualified for a gift?
ReplyDeleteI've given words and maybe a laugh away on my blog but nothing I need to mail.
You are too nice.
Maybe this means we will see you this year! It has been waaay too long!!! Happy New Year to all of you!
ReplyDeleteI am doing this too! LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteLooks like I will hand delivering your gift!!
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You did qualify! Now, wasn't that easy?
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Oh wow! I've never seen this before! What a SWEET and GIVING thing to do! Since we are talking about giving.....please visit my blog, because I am having a give-a-way too! Roxie
ReplyDeleteAren't you the nicest! Love this way of starting the new year! Seeing your name pop on my inbox is alway a gift.
ReplyDeleteAh, I don't even care that I am not in the top ten. I just think your something special for doing this and I had to tell you. :)
ReplyDeleteOh what a great idea! I may borrow it and do that myself :)
ReplyDeleteCount again, sweet lady! You are in the top 10!!
ReplyDeleteYou are so sweet!!! I enjoy your emails too. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time I've done anything like this and I am so excited about it!
ReplyDeletetami, this is such a wonderful and thoughtful idea...small acts of kindness are really so BIG at the end of the day. <3
ReplyDeleteEine schöne Idee liebe Tami! Danke für Deinen Kommentar! Auch ein Kompliment ist ein Geschenk von Herzen.
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