Value of Gifts. (Should not be expected)
The true meaning of a present is a gift, something that someone you know has chosen to give.
It should be a voluntary gesture from one person to another, should not matter if it's a friend, wife, sibling, mother or father.
Someone who has no obligation to buy you anything because there is no law in the land, that says on you their hard-earned money they should spend.
From someone who loves cares for or just likes you, to show appreciation, congratulations or we are just thinking of you.
A gift should not be judged on the cost of the item it should be graciously accepted without any question.
We should not think oh is that all they could afford, then if we don't like it just throw it in the cupboard draws.
We have no right to judge what someone has been kind enough to give to us, whatever it is we did not have it before and that should always be seen as a plus.
Who made it law that you can dictate the price of the item that is gifted to you, why should it matter if it's new or used.
What is it about us that we think we are entitled to gifts that we can send out long detailed demands an ever-growing list.
How we exert pressure on all our family and friends, yet our lack of appreciation and growing expectations never seemed to end.
Why is a gift nicer because it's made in China and all your friends have got it, the latest technology however much it costs.
Instead of something your friends have not got, handmade with love and did not cost a lot.
Surely a gift is a simple act reflecting someone's love and care or appreciation for you. Something to treasure because someone gifted you because they wanted to.
Not because of an expectation, demand or obligation, just a small gesture of someone else's appreciation.
Not judged by brand, size or monetary value, just a little something to say on this day I am thinking of you.
This is something from me to you and I give it with my heart, that's the real location where any gifts should start.
Nataiella December (2024).
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Tobani / Nataiella (Pseudonym) (
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Yes! The extension of the heart pertains to the source of all outwardly objects and gestures. So deep! 🙏🏻👍🏻🕊
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You are welcome 🙏🏻
Nataiella a great message and also a good piece of advice set in poem. Lovely
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A wonderful poem, well-written with a poignant message. Well done, my friend!!!
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I thank you Tobani for the gift of your poetry. I have missed your postings recently. You have said so much here. It is always the thought that counts. Price etc, doesn’t come into it. A fine write.
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Beautiful.
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Yes gift giving is a complex procedure. So many gifts are unwanted or even re-gifted, This was clever. Made me think
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Awesome poem,
thoughts and message too! 🤔
Never judge a gift 🎁
for its monetary value,
so true!!🤩
Thanks for sharing my friend!!
Best regards ✌️ Thad
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