Ultimate Gift Exchange

Ah… Christmas… birthdays… baby showers… Valentine’s Day… Easter… So many commercialized gatherings that involve… you guessed it, PRESENTS!

Now who doesn’t love a present? We try so hard to keep the focus on how good it feels to GIVE a present, don’t we? But, honestly, it really does feel good to receive a present. It’s that feeling of inclusion and worthiness that’s built into the whole gift exchange concept. That’s one reason why we participate in the annual Christmas gift exchange, especially the ones where you don’t know who you’re giving to. We may hide behind the shroud of obligation, but come on now, it’s fun and you know it.

We also know that it’s not because we think we’ll get something we’ve always wanted. It’s just nice to be part of the collective whole and feel the acceptance. Gift exchanges are ideal, because it solves everyone’s need or desire to get a gift and doesn’t leave anyone out. Gifts don’t always need to be something tangible.

There was an amazing movie made a few years back called, “Pay it Forward”. If you haven’t seen it we’ve put a link here to make it easier for you - you can buy it for as little as $1! Please click on the link, get it and watch it.

Let’s apply the lessons we learned from “Pay it Forward” with that wonderful feeling we‘ve all felt during gift exchange holidays. What if we gave our love and support willingly to each other as intangible presents? We can all feel included and inspired. Just like in a gift exchange, we should turn to one another around us and offer encouragement. It’s incredibly rewarding to watch someone blossom in their own creativity. To use an old cliché, it’s the gift that keeps on giving!

Will you participate?