Tag Archives: gift giving

A Love Language

Posted on December 10, 2024 by msw blog

Gift giving is a love language. The tradition of holiday presents is not the commercialism lamented in “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” It’s a way of seeing and being seen. Expressing affection, tangibly, in a way that lingers long after you’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged active listening, affection, connection, gift giving, holiday, joy, Love language, tangibly, tradition, unexpected | 4 Comments

Give Yourself a New Stress-Free Tradition

Posted on August 6, 2024 by msw blog

Sometimes gift-giving can be stressful with numerous people to shop for. Make this the holiday where you suggest a new tradition aimed at lowering your stress. Start a book exchange in lieu of presents. Or start a tradition of asking … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged book exchange, charity, gift exchange, gift giving, holidays, recipe, shopping, stress, tradtion | Leave a comment

Good Gifting

Posted on September 1, 2022 by msw blog

Trust your gut- If you see an item that reminds you of your wife or your best friend, pay attention. Nothing is better than when a person opens a gift and says, “This is so me!” Shop During the off- … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged ambitions, anxiety, attention, birthday, confidence, family, gift giving, gifts, human connection, letter, presentation, recognition, sentimental, shopping, success, support system, tradition, trust, Wishes | Leave a comment

Birthday Lies

Posted on August 20, 2021 by msw blog

My twin brother and I exchange gifts on our birthday. In recent years, he’s gotten lazy about it. His presents often seem like last-minute efforts. This year was our 30th birthday, so I expected a little more. But when he … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinical Supervision, Reading | Tagged ambitions, aspirations, birthday, birthday parties, confidence, Dishonesty, family, gift giving, gifts, human connection, lying, Make a wish, recognition, Resentment, success, support system, tradition, what would you do?, Wishes | 5 Comments

Too Much Stuff!

Posted on March 19, 2021 by msw blog

I have a friend who is overly generous. We exchange birthday and Christmas gifts, but she quite regularly sends me other gifts that I really don’t want. I am at the age where I am downsizing, and I really don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Charity | Tagged blessed, charities, charity, conversation, donation, downsizing, friendships, generous, gift giving, grateful, gratitude, insight, inspiration, kindness, love, mindfulness, social work, thank you, thankful, thoughtfulness, What would you do ? | 2 Comments

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A Love Language

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