By this time tomorrow, the carpet in the living room will be covered with torn wrapping paper; ribbons will hang from the furniture and boxes will be like landmines we try to step over.
The gifts will be opened and the excitement of new clothes and gadgets will turn just another Tuesday into a very special day. Tomorrow is Christmas day. Tomorrow is a day for giving and receiving gifts.
We have an op
portunity to exchange other gifts tomorrow, too. These gifts don’t need to be bought or wrapped; they just need to come from your heart.
Pick a moment tomorrow when you don’t have to assemble a toy or try-on a new sweater and, one-by-one, approach the people in your company (chances are very good these are the ones closest to your heart) and give each one a gift that will be remembered for a long time.
Here is how it works: Select someone, approach him or her with love and purpose, and simply say, “(Name)
That’s it. You do not need to have a speech prepared or provide detail or explanation; you just need to take a moment and let your heart say what it feels.
Sometimes, more than any thing, we just want to hear how special, important and loved we are. I cannot think of a better gift to give someone. Tomorrow is a great day to give this gift.
The Gifts I See in You
Mary Beth, the gifts I see in you are persistence, compassion for those who are struggling and a forgiving heart. I give you these gifts from my heart to yours.
Brandon, the gifts I see in you are maturity, patience and a man who is growing into his own. I give you these gifts from my heart to yours.
Caitlin, the gifts I see in you are determination, freedom, and the courage to be the person you want to be. I give you these gifts from my heart to yours.
Andrew, the gifts I see in you are passion, sacrifice and the heart to realize all of your dreams. I give you these gifts from my heart to yours.
Emily, the gifts I see in you are a bright spirit, a loving heart and little girl who is quickly becoming a beautiful young woman. I give you these gifts from my heart to yours.
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