The
great gift to give to those around you this season … the gift of presence.
Be
present in conversations. Look into the
eyes of the one to whom you are speaking.
Nod acknowledgement without rehearsing what your next words may be.
Take
your hands off the computer keyboard as you engage in conversation. Let your family and friends know you are very
present in that moment in time.
Put
away the electronic devices when others are around. Go through the meal time without glancing at or
using your device. What a gift that
could be.
Most
people simply want to be validated, to be recognized. We do that best by being present in all of
our interactions.
Give
the gift of eye contact.
Give
the gift of a listening ear and an inviting conversation.
Give
full attention. That is a game-changing
gift.
And
wait for the response.
You’ll
create a sense of being wanted, being listened to and being appreciated.
And
it will flow back to you in ripples and waves.
Merry
Christmas.
P Michael Biggs
Offering
Hope
Encouragement
Inspiration
One Word
at a Time
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