“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what
we give.” ―Winston S. Churchill
Dear
readers – This write up is also very special to me and straight from heart. I
personally do not believe celebrating special days, rather I celebrate every
day of my life and try to make it special in my own ways. For me celebrating
occasions or gifting people is not any formality but an emotion. An emotion of
love, compassion, and care.
Why
should we gift?
“Since
you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of
thought into the happiness that you are able to give.” ―Eleanor Roosevelt
Any
gift I choose, has some thoughts behind it, you all must have read many
articles or blogs which would suggest what we can gift our friends, family, or
colleagues. However, I want to emphasize today on the rationale
behind gifting someone, something special. By giving people gifts,
you're not only making yourself out to be a generous person; but you're making
the recipient of your gift a grateful person. ... Even strangers are affected
when they receive generosity and warmth from others – it makes them feel happy,
loved, and valued. While the world is moving towards technology, we shall try
to choose gifts which are in our budget, economical and apart from mobiles, tablets,
and any expensive electronic gadgets.
What
to Choose?
"
It's not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving." — Mother
Teresa.
No
matter if the gift is small or big, A present given with happiness and with
your loving heart is always best. Of course, what you gift will be inspired by
the occasion and your relationship to whom you are gifting but the intention of
gifts is always to express love and to make someone feel special & rewarded.
Some
of the factors which would help you in choosing what to
gift are: -
Useful
and with a purpose: We need to understand difference between a need and
a desire, while we can always gift people according to their wish list, we
should always think how useful that gift could be or the purpose which they
would solve. For example, age appropriate gift boxes, books,
games, toys for children or good apparels, watches or cosmetics etc. for
grownups.
Environment
Friendly: Since, these days we all very particular about going for
local organic products, berrytree offers
variety of organic stylish apparels. Extremely skin-friendly, comfortable, and
appealing. Organic cotton is grown without harmful chemicals,
leaving the soil, air, and water free from contaminates that cause harm. So
obviously, organic cotton that uses a smaller amount of chemicals is better for
your skin and for your health. In fact, organic cotton is so safe, it's one of
the best materials for your skin.
Gifts
with personalized/customized messages:
A
thoughtful gift can have the same effect of a thousand beautifully crafted
words. It can show the person you’re giving a gift to that you treasure and
value the relationship that you both share – be it a romantic or platonic one.
In addition, customized
handmade craft gifts – such as wall hangings, photo books, framed
prints etc. are a great way to showcase the best moments in your relationship
and to foster a stronger emotional bond with your giftee. Recently, I gifted
these amazing wall hangings from Kaira
creations and my children were overjoyed looking at those and every
day feels happy to see their names beautifully carved.
Gift
of experience:
A
trip to the amusement or indoor trampoline park, an impromptu vacation or even
a simple picnic in a scenic meadow can make for an incredible gift. Not only
are you spending quality time with your loved ones, but you’re also helping
them to make memories that they will cherish for a lifetime. I recently
visited Let’s play indoor trampoline
park in Mumbai and was amazed with the focus on quality and safety.
Let’s Play provides a great combination of Fun and Fitness. For all ages, it
will be a rollicking day of thrills and adventure. Imagine having wings jumping
off the walls, flying and having fun with family and friends in a playground of
world-class trampolines! For sure you would feel as if you have some
superpowers and have become an Avenger yourself 😊
Give the Gift of Kindness, love, and compassion. Give the
gift of your full attention to others around you and allow them the importance
they deserve. Give the gift of your time, your compliments, your affection. Trust
me these are the most precious resources we possess and can share with
others.
