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April
Collecting Dust
A few months ago my sister told me about a dilemma
she and he boyfriend were having. Her boyfriend's
niece was having a birthday party and the
invitation expressly said *please, no
presents.*
My sister couldn't imagine not buying something
for their sweet, little niece. Whenever someone has
a birthday, she always buys them a present. How
else will they know that you love them?
I suggested to my sister that there were other
ways she could help the niece celebrate becoming
one year older. They could take her to the zoo or
park. An afternoon at Chuck E Cheese (a children's
pizza restaurant) or even a trip to a McDonalds
with a Playland would be a great gift.
This little girl's parents probably realized
that she already had more toys than she needs or
even plays with and one more toy wouldn't make her
happier in the long run. In fact, by constantly
getting new presents, she receives less
satisfaction with what she already has.
We often do the same thing in our adult
relationships. The first thing that comes to mind
when a birthday, anniversary or special occasion
comes around is to BUY something to express your
love. We forget that experiences are far more
valuable than *expensives* in relationships. We
probably don't need another piece of jewelry, CD,
book or power tool collecting dust. When you
constantly receive new *stuff*, you stop
appreciating what you already have. What we need
are more walks on the beach, picnics under the
stars, afternoons by the lake and nights of
snuggling on the sofa.
©2009, Michael Webb
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