The Energy of Gifts

Not everyone has my sensitivity, but to me the spirit in which a gift is given is more important than the gift itself. I want my gifts to say, "I honor you and hereby express my love for you."

Some of my greatest disappointments have come when I've given a gift in this spirit with no acknowledgement from the receiver. I learned it isn't good for me to put my heart and soul into a gift and then be ignored. So, with these recipients, I did something different.

I found charities whose missions fit the interest of my recipients and made a donation in their honor. The charities unfailingly acknowledge my gift, and my heart is satisfied that I gave something that honors and expresses my love. I send my loved ones a note so they know. Then I let it go.

Gift-giving can be stressful. What I most want is peace of mind. A perfect gift gives both ways, to the giver and the receiver.

You write it:  Is there any adjustment you would like to make in gift-giving? What is it?