All the toys and games I received during my childhood Christmases, however, are in a closet somewhere today. They no long seem to matter. Among the things I received was one gift I didn't leave behind in my childhood. This gift had no price tag, and in fact, it could not be bought for any amount of money. It was the priceless gift of love.
Love is a gift anyone can give.
And more and more in these days of economic difficulty, love is a gift we need to give. Love is a gift as simple to give as sharing extra time with a member of our family or a friend who is lonely. Pause to listen, be present and empathetic, offer your attention and concern. The effort to reach beyond the limits of your own concerns may come awkwardly at first. It requires a risk.