What is a simple little act of giving during Christmas that does not cost much can leave behind memories that can last a lifetime for a loved one.

I remembered many years ago when I was a little boy of 10 years old, one of my aunt who was a devout Christian and who celebrated Christmas gave me a Christmas present. It was a large book that he could read about the story of a pirate on the high seas. It gave me tremendous joy, a little boy at that time. It wouldn’t have cost him more than $ 10, but his act that day gave me tremendous joy that lasted to this day – a simple act of giving that touched my heart and is still appreciated. Although this aunt now lives in another foreign land, thousands of miles away, and there has been no communication between us for over twenty years, there is this unbreakable bond of love that somewhere in this world, there is someone to whom matters. Many, many years ago, and whom I would like to seek out and visit if there was an opportunity. In fact, time and distance have not diminished her own memories of her beautiful act of giving that day.

I used to wonder why it is said that it is more blessed to give than to receive. I always felt that receiving something from someone else and putting it in my pockets was more of a blessing than a gift.

But then when I think about this little piece of history and personal experience, and I remember the tremendous joy in my heart when I received that storybook as a gift, I could remember how my aunt’s face also lit up and glowed, and it seemed to be almost like the wonderful fairy who cares for everyone on earth, and I’m sure she felt blessed and happy.

In fact, it is when we give of ourselves and give to others, such as our loved ones and those in need, that we can be blessed in return. A gift is a gift … because we give without expecting anything in return, but the laws of nature and of this universe dictate that when we give out of love, this love translates into an energy that cannot be explained, and that it touches lives. , change perceptions and make the world a better place to live.

So this holiday season, pause and think about how we can sow love and give gifts and gifts of love to others. Our gifts may not be expensive, but they can nevertheless touch a life when we give our hearts away, and turn away from ourselves, and when we give out of goodwill and love.

In fact, it is more blessed to give than to receive.