There are various ways in which you can express your deep love for the family, gifts that you can give them that will make a huge difference to their lives. You just have to think a little and you will understand that these few gestures and a thoughtful attitude is what makes that difference.

Give them the gift of caring and compassion

All of us, at some point in our lives, yearn for compassion and want to feel specially loved and cared for. But how many of us really think of the other person who might also want that same loving care? We tend to withhold the caring part and shut ourselves to the compassion expected of us. Just see the difference it makes to your dear ones when you, for a change, listen with your heart, understand and accept and not simply judge them. Open your heart to them, be open to learning instead of hastening to protect yourself from possible hurt.
When was the last time that someone gave you a proper hearing without being judgemental? The feeling that you have been understood and listened to with compassion gives you the most satisfying state of mind, when you feel ready to tackle anything in the world because there is someone who has given you a fair hearing. So are you now ready to give this compassionate care to your family members? This might turn out to be the best gift they have ever received, and coming from you, will always be a special one too. Not to say about the impact it will have on you, leaving you with a wonderful and satisfied feeling that takes you to the top of the world!

Give them the gift of service

We are all here on earth to love and help each other and ourselves. Why not become a role model to your family by taking up some form of service by helping those in need? Nothing gives greater satisfaction than the thought of having helped another human being and this fills our hearts as nothing else can. If your children can see you making a difference to other people's lives, they will understand the importance of doing service. And what better role model than their own parents? If they don't learn the joy and fulfillment that comes from helping others, they may never have an opportunity to give of themselves to others. Therefore, one of the best gifts you can give your family is to provide them with ways of doing service.

Give them the gift of creativity

All of us are born with our own special talents. It is up to us to use these talents and bring out our creativity. It is a way of connecting with God and takes us on to a totally different level where we become free spirits in the expression of our God-given talent. Provide your family ways to express their creativity which is something that can be expressed in myriad ways - it could be cooking, painting, building, music, art of telling stories, writing, photography - the list is endless. Have a family creative project organised when you are visiting which will help in bringing out each one's special talent. It could be the best gift you could give them and will help in creating a wonderful family bonding and closeness.

Give them the gift of courage

By being able to stand up to your values and showing courage in adversity, asserting your individuality and being honest about what you want or don't want, what is acceptable to you and what is not - these go a long way in showing that you have the courage to take good care of yourself even if others don't like it. It shows that you are above petty reactions like anger, resistance or withdrawal and are honest about yourself. It also shows a willingness to face up to conflicts rather than turn away or avoid them.
Thus you set yourself up as a role model for your family, albeit unconsciously, as a person of courage who is willing to face up to challenges, and this gives them an opportunity to act likewise in similar situations.

Give them the gift of joy

Help them to lighten up and enjoy life in its myriad shades. There is nothing more infectious than wholesome laughter which gives a totally new lighter perspective to life. The best part of this gift is that it is a direct result of all your other gifts - the gifts of caring, creativity, service and courage. This light feeling is within you and is there because of your having fully given from your heart. The whole family is able to feel this lightness thanks to you. Children benefit most from the joyously light feeling that you are able to convey. In fact, it is an indisputable fact that laughing together as a family is one of the best and most precious experiences in life.

Focus on these precious gifts to your family, more precious than any tangible things you may have bought, and give it to them whenever possible - not just on special occasions like birthdays or on holidays. These five gifts will not only bond you better as a family, but will serve to make yours a very happy and contented family.

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