8 Gifts That Do Not Cost A Cent

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-The gift of listening,

but you must really listen.

No interrupting no daydreaming,

no planning your response.

Just listening.

-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.

-The gift of laughter.

Clip cartoons.

Share articles and funny stories.

Your gift will say,

"I love to laugh with you."

-The gift of a written note.

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.

-The gift of a compliment.

A simple and sincere,

"You look great in read"

"You did a super job"

or "That was a wonderful meal"

can make someone's day.

-The gift of a favor.

Everyday, go out of your way to do something kind.

-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.

-The gift of a cheerful disposition.

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.

Last updated 2000.4.4