The hustle and bustle of the holidays often takes us off course of the most important gift that we can give.  A gift that doesn’t cost us any money and can give us so much in return.  A gift that is often overlooked yet so special.

There are numerous gifts I can think of that meet many of the above criteria and are wonderful to receive.  We can give our time, and our service, we can give food from our table that otherwise may not have been appreciated.  However, there is one that sticks out in my mind as a continuous gift to the person who gives and to everyone who crosses their path. 

If we can remember each day throughout the year to put love first, I believe it is the most precious gift we can give.  Not a gift of passionate love, although that’s very special too.  A gift of love in the form of compassion, kindness, acceptance, inclusion, unity, and in general, making an effort to show the love that we have within us.

The best part of this gift is that both the giver and receiver can appreciate the love.  We can’t always see the results immediately, but as we focus on love our life transforms.  

Love rids us of stress, anxiety, and worry, and takes us into a world of compassion, kindness, and peace.  All of which has no price tag and is priceless.  It’s available to anybody and is simple, but not easy.  It is life-changing, but not without great effort.

I have come from a perspective of compassion for as long as I can remember.  But I had to learn how to love equally, all those that I come in contact with each day.  Feeling and acting with love for all those I encounter is something that has brought peace to my life.  

There are many gifts you can give others that have no price tag.  Most of them are wonderful, but if I had to choose one, it would be love.

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