“Most of us believe that to give, we first need to have something to give. The trouble with that is, that when we are taking stock of what we have, we almost always make accounting errors. Oscar Wilde once quipped, ‘Now-a-days, people know the price of everything, but the value of nothing.’ We have forgotten how to value things without a price tag. Hence, when we get to our most abundant gifts — like attention, insight, compassion — we confuse their worth because they’re, well, priceless.”
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Boy isn’t that the truth?
Yes, this lesson has crystallized for me over time…
So, so true. Someone’s smile or encouraging word is oftentimes the most precious thing I receive on a given day….
Yes, Lori, or a “you made my day” or a “thank you”!….
So spot on!
As they say, BANG ON.
True giving comes from the heart and has no price tag. Love the illustration.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Yes Francine. And I thought the illustration was a match too!
Wow! Qu’est-ce qu’un blog! En fait, je t’aime comment il est facile sur mes yeux et aussi les données sont bienécrite. Je me demande comment je pourrais être prévenu à chaque nouveau poste a été faite. j’aisouscrit à votre flux rss qui doit faire l’affaire! Have a nice day!
Speechless…
Good!
True, meaning is replaced with a price tag,
Yes, Alex…priceless without the aid of a Mastercard commercial.
Phantastic post. Thank you very much
Thanks John.
This is soooo true! Thanks David.
Thanks Leonard and appreciate the share/re-tweet…
Nice!
Thanks Frank…
Wonderful and thoughtful. Thanks for reminding us of the path. Attention, Insight, compassion – l love how these sound together.
– Michael
Thanks Michael. Yes, excellent rhythm.
I love this post David and so true, I lecture about value and how much people apprecite being valued but how often it is not shown.
Thanks Tina. It takes so little and the payback is so large.
So true my friend!
So true. For those of us who grew up much poorer than we are now, it really strikes home.
Yes, it really does Anneli.
Love that picture!!
Me too! Thanks Joyce
Lovely, David. The things we have that are most precious to give are our time and love which are priceless!
Thanks Ledia. I agree.
You’re welcome.
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