Life is full of surprises. Surprises are generally unexpected and completely unknown. I have such fond memories of Christmas as a child; from the decorating of the house, to the anticipated arrival of the gifts under the tree.
This is where I want to pause for a moment, the gifts. Everyone loves receiving gifts, whether it’s for a birthday, a farewell, a ‘get well soon’ or Christmas itself. We all enjoy the feeling of surprises, especially when they are completely unexpected. As a child it’s the utter joy of unwrapping the gift to see what you’ve received, as an adult it’s more about the utter excitement that someone cared enough about you to take the time to buy or make the gift, wrap it ever so neatly, and then deliver it to you.
You see, gifts cost you as the giver. It either costs you money if you’re purchasing the gift, or it could cost you in time or resources if you were to make the gift. Giving a gift is really an act of unselfish love. It says loudly, ‘I put you first and even though it cost me something, I don’t mind, this is for you as a token of appreciation ‘.
This Christmas, why don’t you become that unexpected gift for someone else? How about you wrap yourself in an attractive and genuine Christmas wrapping of love and care, and offer the world a tiny piece of heaven on earth, ’cause let’s face it, we could all do with a change of scenery when it comes to life. Remember, a gentle unexpected smile can turn someone’s day around.
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