Giving and Receiving - Both as an Act of Love

Why is it so important to give "gifts" to those we value and love the most?  Is it to see the happiness that a gift may bring? Or perhaps just letting them know that you care for them.  Whatever the reason may be, one thing is for sure; Giving is also receiving.  

When you give something to someone and do it from your heart, you, in turn, automatically receive something back each and every time you give. You may receive appreciation, gratitude, a lifted spirit, or maybe a warm, heartfelt hug, which are all priceless gifts.

Why do we love to give and receive gifts so much?  Because whether we are the gift giver or the receiver, both persons can be filled with many positive, happy feelings.  If you give, from your heart, your gift back is knowing that you helped someone, made someone's day better.  When you get a gift from someone, you feel appreciated, meaningful, and unique to that person.

Giving should not cause a person distress.  True giving is from the heart.  It's something that makes you, the giver, feel good!  Have you ever received a note from someone, simply giving thanks, that meant the world to you?  Have you ever had someone make you something, and it meant more than anything money could ever buy?  The truth is, money cannot buy love.

Giving and receiving are both forms of gratitude and love.  Giving and receiving are vital because they are one way to say "thank you," "I'm thinking of you," "I love you," and don't we all want to be loved and appreciated.  Send a gift basket to someone special today.