"It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” — Mother Teresa
This evening I was Christmas shopping for my five grand kids. In the past, I confess, I have gone a little overboard with presents. I truly enjoy the shopping and trying to find things I think the kids will enjoy. However, this year I have been instructed by my daughter and daughter-n-law to cut down on toys. In fact, they prefer not many, if any toys at all. Since they have reminded me multiple times, I decided to heed their advice. For one gift, I am giving each child a magazine subscription. This will encourage reading and be a gift that lasts all year. My next task was to find that one special gift purchased with each child in mind. I'm happy to say after visiting with parents, the kids, and then shopping the internet. that I found something unique for each grand child. The interesting thing is that I have been more mindful than in past years. I followed the tips below taken from the article "6 Tips for Mindful Gift Giving".
Mindful giving involves paying attention to:
- What is meaningful for the recipient
- Exploring your whys behind giving the gift
- Reconsidering your preconceived or habitual ways of giving
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