'Tis the season for giving. And it feels so good to give. But why don't we do this all year long? I don't mean giving gifts, I mean giving the best version of ourselves to others as well as to ourselves. What if we practiced giving ourselves at a rate of excellence every time in every interaction we had with others? What a wonderful world it would be! I can see it now- people being kind to others, holding doors open for the next person, smiling to strangers, offering thanks and appreciation, wishing people a good morning or evening as they walked on by, paying it forward, letting someone go ahead of you who is in need, there are so many ways. During this holiday season I encourage you to slow down and try to appreciate the small things in life. Live in the moment and give your best to those who interact with you. Remember, to give anything less than your best, is to sacrifice the gift.
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