The requests for Christmas wish lists are coming in... and I really don't need a thing... if and when I want something, I go out and get it. I like picking it out myself. My place is full so I don't need anything for the house. In fact, I would rather give away most of what's in here.
What I really need is sleep. That can't be wrapped and put under the tree. So really, what does a girl do with those requests?
One friend shares this frustration. Her family decided that instead of pulling names this year, the children would get one gift each, and all adults would pitch in together and sponsor a family in need. This would eliminate the frivolity of gifts and still allow everyone to feel good about giving. I think it's a great idea.
When it comes to giving gifts, though, I love it. I really love the search for the perfect gift for someone. It's completely hypocritical of me then to say that I don't want anything myself.
When I ask someone what they want, I rarely get them what's on that list. I ask them to list three items and I go searching based on the thought behind those.
1) List one item you want that is realistic. (ex: iPod, pair of gloves, tickets to a hockey game, ...)
2) List one item that would bust the bank. (ex: new car, paid off student loans, a condo...)
3) List one item that is priceless. (ex: trip to the moon, world peace, time with a loved one who's passed on...)
Somehow I love answering these three questions more than I would like to make a wish list. They make me think of what is important to me in ranges... in tangible, in distant daydreams, and in what lies in our hearts and desires.
I hope you'll take the time to answer the three questions above. I'm curious what your three items would be.
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