8 Gifts That Don’t Cost A Cent

23.11.07
Dear Reader of the Brain Injury Survivor Network e-mail broadcast around the world,

If you wish to change the world with others around you, begin with these eight gifts that don’t cost a cent.

Regards,

Ken Aitken

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8 Gifts That Don’t Cost A Cent

The Gift of Listening

But you must really listen.

No interrupting, no day dreaming,

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 your 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 change a life

The Gift of a Compliment

A simple and sincere “You look great in red”,

“You did a super job” or “That was a wonderful meal”

Can make anyone’s day

The Gift of a Favour

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Every day, go out of the way

to do something kind

The Gift of a Solitude

There are times when we want nothing better

Then 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 make others feel good

Is to make others feel good.

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Are you guilty of receiving these gifts?

But never giving?

Turn your guilt to happiness.

Give these gifts today

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