When it comes to giftings,I've learned that it's the thought that counts,not the price of it.Growing up, my family didn't have a lot of money,but back then my parents always made sure to show us love and appreciation through small,thoughtful gestures.And it s one I have imbibed,of which I have also discovered that some of the most meaningful gifts are the ones that you don't need break the bank,or go extra length putting pressure on self.
Last year,my best friend's birthday was coming up and I was determined to get her something special,I was still in school and couldn't just spend anyhow, I was on a tight budget,I started thinking about what she loved,then something struck my mind,why don't you get her something she really needs,one of the directors in my school was a family member,my friend was having an issue with her lecturer supervisor who already told her she would hear from him,which either means she has to pay a huge amount to scale through or have a resit an extra year.
Even for personal issues I find it hard to visit this relative of mine,I have my own reasons, well I decided to do it for her,cause she already decided to use all cash gift from her birthday to sort the man.I reached out to the man and he said its alright, after two days I went to visit him and he said its done. Fortunately,it fell on this lady's big day,she couldn't really spend and do things, then that night I told her to call that her supervisor the following morning, I told her the outcome is my birthday gift, well she did not know what I did exactly,but she said "David,if you have gone to that man and pay him on my behalf I won't forgive you,I know the situation you in too" I just smiled.
She called and the man asked to meet in the office,she asked me to go with her but I refused, she returned very much happy, happiness was written all over her face,it was so obvious,she jumped at me hugging me,I smiled and felt fulfilled,that's it.,she said the man said "so omo daddy ni e" meaning "so you are daddy's daughter". And that was all.This is indeed a much better birthday gift.
So when it comes to giftings,think beyond what money could buy atimes,look around the person and help solve a problem that could literally cost you nothing.
Another time,I wanted to get a gift for my sister,but I was short on cash.I couldn't think of anything,I am into frame making,so I decided to make her one, though I felt she would already have one or receive one on that day,but that's the only thing I can do that won't really cost me.I decided to make her a customized name frame. I couldn't believe she would be so moved by the personalized gift,she said that's exactly what she's hoping for from anyone and did not want to tell me as she knew am still working out(not with a shop of mine).I found out she has 5 different frames and all are picture frame.She was so happy.I was glad to,I made her first name frame,she even hung it separately.
These experiences taught me that a gift should not necessarily be what you can touch,but what would touch who you gifting it to,it's not about how much money you spend on a gift,but about the thought and effort you put into it.There are so many creative and meaningful ways to show someone you care without breaking the bank.For example,you could write them a heartfelt letter,ad simple as it seems,hr or she might have never received one,you can decide to make them a food,your effort will be appreciated and even the memory would last.
I did something sometimes ago,a friend of mine was celebrating his birthday also,I already bought him a pair of shoes,which he loved and appreciated,that evening I just did something out of is it ignorance,I picked his phone,went to his music gallery,and took my time to select aall songs of particular artist and created a playlist with it...
You won't believe how excited he was, that was his favorite music artist,and he felt it a huge task to select songs and create a playlist so he could play his songs freely without interruptions of some other songs,he still refers to that till today, and the shoe I got him has never been referred to,not even once.
Well,its good to get gifts,purchase things,but when it comes to low budget gift,why not think outside of the box,it might look simple or normal,but that might be all the person actually needs,
Its amazing how much joy and appreciation you can bring to someone's life with just a little bit of creativity and thoughtfulness.So next time you're struggling to come up with a gift idea,don't feel like you need to break the bank.Instead,look around the person,think about that little thing the person might need or what would make them feel special and on top,then set to work.
As humans,we are...should I say...wired to be hospitable and generous.I believe that giving of gift is a big part of that,a way for us to show our love and appreciation for one another and..smiles,it doesn't have to cost us an arm and a leg.So don't put pressure on your purse,rather think of that small present that would make their day.
Pictures without "source" is mine
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