It’s easy to get caught up in consumerism during the holiday period, trying to decide what to buy someone for Christmas – fighting the crowds in the malls to get your shopping done in time.
The best gift in the world can’t be bought in a store, wrapped in pretty paper, and tucked under a Christmas tree. Yet, it’s the one thing that we wish for above all others.
No matter what you do or purchase this holiday season, may you be rich in all the priceless things that money can’t buy – love, companionship, happiness, fun, adventure and health!
What is the perfect gift? The best gift of all is one that comes from your heart.
Memories are built by experiences, and this is what I would like you to consider this holiday season.
The Greatest Gifts are Priceless Memories
As parents, we want to create as many meaningful, memorable moments for our children.
Give them the gift of memories, something that will create a joyful moment to remember forever. But as adults, when we look back over all the holidays, it’s the one thing we remember above all others – time spent with family shines through all of our memories.
It is easier to connect with others when we experience things together, spend time in one another’s company, or share a common activity. In our busy lives, we need to grab as much downtime as possible to de-stress and relax, and sharing fun experiences, is a pleasurable way of doing this.
Quality time with your family is priceless. Give the gift of an adventure, plan a trip, buy some tickets to an event, a concert, a movie or a musical performance.
“The greatest gift you can give someone is your time. By giving your time, you are giving a portion of your life that you will never get back.”
Fill your life with experiences, not things. Have stories to tell, not stuff to show.
