The gift of listening
Try giving this to someone in need. And you must really listen. No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your responses. Just listen.
The gift of signs of affection
Be generous with your hugs, kisses and gentle squeezes of the hand. Let these tiny actions demonstrate the love inside of you.
The gift of a note
It can be as simple as "I Love You" or as creative as a sonnet. Put your notes where they will surprise your loved one.
The gift of laughter
Just cut out a cartoon, save a clever article. Your gift will say, "I love to laugh with you."
The gift of compliment
A simple "You look good in blue" or "Good supper" can be of greatest value to those who may feel they are being taken for granted.
The gift of a favor
Help with the dishes, run an errand, etc.....do it willingly.
The gift of leaving alone
There are times in our lives when we want nothing better than to be left alone. Become more sensitive to those times and give solitude.
The gift of a cheerful disposition
Try to be cheerful around those you love.
The gift of a game
Offer to play your loved one's favorite game. Even if you lose, you'll be a winner.
The gift of prayer
Pray for your loved ones and let them know you pray for them.
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Wednesday, December 30, 2009
How to Handle Stress
Anti-Stress
That we live in an extremely stressful environment is abundantly evident. However, stress is nothing new - it's been around since the beginning. Robert Louis Stevenson made these suggestions over 100 years ago:
1. Make up your mind to be happy - learn to find pleasure in simple things.
2. Make the best of circumstances. No one has everything and everyone has something of sorrow.
3. Don't take yourself too seriously.
4. Don't let criticism worry you - you can't please everybody.
5. Don't let your neighbors set your standards - be yourself.
6. Do things you enjoy doing but stay out of debt.
7. Don't borrow trouble. Imaginary things are harder to bear than actual ones.
8. Since hate poisons the soul, don't cherish enmities and grudges.
Avoid people who make you unhappy.
9. Have many interests. If you can't travel, read about places.
10. Don't hold post-mortems or spend time brooding over sorrows and mistakes.
11. Don't be the one who never gets over things.
12. Keep busy at something. A very busy person never has time to be unhappy.
Times haven't changed - relax:-))
That we live in an extremely stressful environment is abundantly evident. However, stress is nothing new - it's been around since the beginning. Robert Louis Stevenson made these suggestions over 100 years ago:
1. Make up your mind to be happy - learn to find pleasure in simple things.
2. Make the best of circumstances. No one has everything and everyone has something of sorrow.
3. Don't take yourself too seriously.
4. Don't let criticism worry you - you can't please everybody.
5. Don't let your neighbors set your standards - be yourself.
6. Do things you enjoy doing but stay out of debt.
7. Don't borrow trouble. Imaginary things are harder to bear than actual ones.
8. Since hate poisons the soul, don't cherish enmities and grudges.
Avoid people who make you unhappy.
9. Have many interests. If you can't travel, read about places.
10. Don't hold post-mortems or spend time brooding over sorrows and mistakes.
11. Don't be the one who never gets over things.
12. Keep busy at something. A very busy person never has time to be unhappy.
Times haven't changed - relax:-))
Friday, December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas 2009!
Hope all of you are having a wonderful Christmas Season! I love this time of year. We are enjoying a lovely time with our Copple family. Everyone is relaxing and enjoying time of conversation and being together. Looking forward to the New Year!!!!
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