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The Best Things In Life Are Free

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty 0575737

 I received this in an email, and I am sure I have seen it before, but it reminded me how so often,

                                  THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE

Gift Wrapping

Try wrapping YOU into these gifts you give...

In case you had never seen it:

EIGHT GIFTS THAT DON'T COST A CENT

This simple checklist can help measure how you are nurturing your
relationships. The author of these thoughts is unknown, but deeply
appreciated.

The Gift of Listening
But you must really listen. Don't interrupt, don't daydream, don't
plan your response. Just listen.

The Gift of Affection
Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back and
handholds. Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for
family and friends.

The Gift of Laughter
Clip cartoons. Share articles and funny stories. Your gift will say,
"I love to laugh with you."

The Gift of Solitude
There are times when we want nothing better than to be left alone.
Be sensitive to those times and give the gift of solitude to others.

The Gift of a Favor
Every day, go out of your way to do something kind.

The Gift of a Written Note
It can be a simple "Thanks for the help" note or a full sonnet. A
brief, handwritten note may be remembered for a lifetime.

The Gift of a Compliment
A simple and sincere, "You look great in red," "You did a super
job," or "That was a wonderful meal" can make someone's day.

The Gift of a Cheerful Disposition
The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word to someone.

Kristin Moran
Owner - RE/MAX Access - KristinMoran@Remax.net - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio,TX - Real Estate - 210-313-7397

I agree with Margaret above, you give great gifts with all your posts! They always teach me something!

Sep 12, 2009 12:43 PM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Hi Gary-This is such a wonderful and uplifting post. Thank you for sharing this e-mail. <SMILE>

Sep 12, 2009 12:51 PM
Susan Mangigian
RE/MAX Preferred - West Chester, PA
Chester & Delaware County Homes, Delaware and Ches

Gary, you give all of these gifts every day.  I was talking on the phone with Sharon Richards today and I understand you are quite the life of the party as well!  xxoo

Sep 12, 2009 01:08 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

It is so true, these are the best gifts and they are not only priceless, they are appreciated and remembered much longer than materialistic gifts.

Sep 12, 2009 01:30 PM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Gary,,,

I think that nothing is better to receive as a gift than a compliment!

Sep 12, 2009 01:40 PM
Wendy Cutrufelli
Alain Pinel Realtors - Walnut Creek, CA
Contra Costa Realtor

Gary,

I love your blogs.  They are a great "How To" blend caring with business.  Thanks, as always.

Sep 12, 2009 02:56 PM
June Lewis
Northwood Realty Services - New Castle, PA
Realtor Northwood Realty - New Castle,Pa Lawrence Co 7247304571

Hi Gary..if everyone lived this...it would change the world

Sep 12, 2009 03:07 PM
Trey Thurmond
BCR Realtors - College Station, TX
College Station , Texas Homes

Gary

Great List! And I feel for Jon . We are an international community now in College Station  with almost 5o,ooo students and a host of employees and professors at the Univerity and Colllege.. We help folks from almost every country on the planet. Sometimes I find my feelings hurt when I try to shake hands or hug too hard and I getg a limp fish and a look like ....Ok? What's he up too?

Sep 12, 2009 03:23 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Gary..What a wonderful way to start everyday..The best things in life are free..I sincerly believe this! thanks

Sep 12, 2009 03:26 PM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Gary, great list.  These are ones that will not be exchanged or thrown aside and forgotten.

Sep 12, 2009 03:45 PM
Shirley Parks
Sands Realty 210-414-0966 - San Antonio, TX
Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate

Hi Gary, I love receiving these gifts, Gary.  I never get tired of them.  I love giving them, too!

Sep 12, 2009 04:15 PM
Sherry Siegel, Managing Broker, EcoBroker, ABR
BrokersGroup, serving Sequim and Port Angeles - Sequim, WA

Simplicity in gratitude. Yes, if we all practiced one of the above at least once a day, we would feel the shift within ourselves and receive it coming back from those around us.  Nine years ago I faced a sudden and irrevocable tragedy in my life. People who knew me briefly sent cards, along with love and comfort. But one person sent a card of complete and utter comfort, and the only words were "I wish you peace."

Sep 12, 2009 05:51 PM
Irene Tron
Valparaiso, IN

Thanks for the reminder!  We have no excuse for not making someone's day brighter today. 

Sep 12, 2009 10:42 PM
Allison Stewart
St.Cloud Homes - Saint Cloud, FL
St. Cloud Fl Realtor, Osceola County Real Estate 407-616-9904

GARY- This was a wonderful post!  So true.  These gifts make for a love, loving and happy relationship- I know from first hand  experience.  What a wonderful gift for us to pass down to our children as well by seeing us do these simple things they learn from watching that love is priceless!  EXCELLENT- thank you.

Sep 12, 2009 10:56 PM
Toula Rosebrock
Diane Turton, Realtors, Forked River, NJ - Lacey Township, NJ
Broker/Sales Associate, Realtor, Lacey Township,

ToulaRosebrock,com

Hi Gary:

Excellent post (as always!).

Each one of your points, "make a point".

Sep 12, 2009 11:00 PM
Virginia Hepp - Mesquite NV REALTOR
Desert Gold Realty - Mesquite NV Homes For Sale - Mesquite, NV
Mesquite NV Homes and Neighborhoods - Search MLS

Gary, as Margaret said, your posts are a gift, each and every one.

@Jon Zolsky - If I ever get to meet you and your lovely wife, you are both getting a big hug from me.

Sep 13, 2009 12:14 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Gary,

Thanks for the wonderful reminder that the best things in life are free! Your messages are like gifts..and we thank you for everyone you send our way!

Sep 13, 2009 01:57 PM
Carl Winters
Canyon Lake, TX

Gary: Your blog is definitely timely. We should try everyone of these sometime this week.

Sep 13, 2009 02:30 PM
Sandy Nelson
Riley Jackson Real Estate Inc. - Olympia, WA
your Olympia area Realtor

Gary,

Thanks for the reminder of how easy it is to give. With these great suggestions we can all afford to be generous.

Sep 14, 2009 03:57 AM
Stacy Harp
Active Christian Media - Orange, CA

I just stole this and sent it to a friend :)  Thanks Gary, you rock!

Sep 14, 2009 11:42 AM