“So if we love someone, we should train in being able to listen. By listening with calm and understanding, we can ease the suffering of another person.” - Thich Nhat Hanh .
last chaos goldIt’s Christmastime and it’s the season of giving … what are you giving your loved ones this year?
The holidays often mean giving a lot of gifts, sometimes expensive, but often we lose sight of what’s most important.
What gifts do your loved ones really want, whether they’re your children, your significant other, your parents, your friends,
buy last chaos gold or other family members? Is it an expensive electronic item, or some other material or tangible item? Perhaps.
But the gifts I list below are more important. Sure, they might not be as fun to open on Christmas morning (or whatever other holiday you might celebrate), but in the long run, they’ll value these gifts more.
last chaos money Your Presence. This means making it a priority to spend time with them — if they are truly important, you can make the time.
last chaos gold You might have to change things in your life to make the time, but it’s worth it.
last chaos moneyBeyond just making the time, though, you have to actually be present when you spend time with loved ones. That means learning to stay in the moment, rather than having your mind on other things, checking your iPhone or Blackberry every two minutes, or trying to take care of other tasks and chores while spending time with them. Instead, drop everything else and focus on being there with your loved ones — really listen, really have fun, really be present.