This Christmas our extended family has decided to not exchange material gifts with one another - adults that is... kids under the age of 18 are still eligible for presents! :)
What a relief! I am so happy about this decision. This has been something I've been promoting to the family for years but FINALLY the rest of the gang has jump on board... some willingly... some not so much!
I am very excited to celebrate the birthday of the most important person in my life without the stress of what to buy, how much to spend, will they like it, was it all fair and equal etc., etc. all running through my mind. It feels like PEACE to have eliminated all of this busy work!!!
This year, I want to give gifts that really matter like - love, compassion, time, hugs, encouraging words, laughter, fun... you know, all the intangibles that we take for granted and push aside for the STUFF!
I am happy to be free of the STUFF!
gifts in my heart last so much longer...
