Eight Gifts That Do Not Cost A Cent . . .

 1) THE GIFT OF LISTENING . . .

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





2) THE GIFT OF 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.





3) THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER . . .

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





4) THE GIFT OF A WRITTEN NOTE .

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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.





5) THE GIFT OF 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.





6) THE GIFT OF A FAVOR . . .

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





7) THE GIFT OF 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.





8) THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION . .

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The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word to someone, really it's not that hard to say, Hello or Thank You. Friends are a very rare jewel, indeed. They make you smile and encourage you to succeed. They lend an ear, they share a word of praise, and they always want to open their hearts to us . . .
20th October 2005 From India, Hyderabad

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