At this time of the year we are concerned about giving gifts to our family and friends. For some of us its often a stressful time of the year.  How many of us actually pause to think about the  gift of giving.  We want to make sure its the right gift.  We wonder if they will like it and then look for their reaction.  The true gift is one that is given with a generous heart.  having the right intent is more important than the actual gift itself.

when the intent is to give with an open heart with no expectations attached to the giving – that is the true gift of giving.  We believe that gifts need to be of material value and yet some of the most precious gifts are free. Can you think of a time that someone made your heart sing with joy just by their words or deeds?

This Christmas choose a gift for a special person in your life that comes from your heart.  Take time and allow your heart to open to love and allow heartfelt messages to pour out of your heart space. Have a pen and paper ready to write the message down.  Create a gift with the words that have emerged from you heart and  wrap them with love and golden light  and give it to your special someone with no expectations.

 

When you receive a gift accept graciously whether its of a material nature or from someone’s heart space.  take a moment to truly open your own heart and appreciate the other person’s generosity without judgment.

The art of giving and receiving is the same.  I know many people that find it hard to receive.  Although they accept the gift the intent is to reciprocate.  They find it hard to just accept  and  feel compelled to buy something in return.

Next time you receive a gift take a moment and notice what is your intent.  Can you accept the gift and really see the generosity of the person giving you the gift with no expectations of yourself?   The gift to you is in the noticing – discovering another little piece to the puzzle of who you are.

 

A.My heart swells up when you whisper in my ear.B.Thank you my precious friend.

 

 

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