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As we are closing in on this year and preparing for the holiday season of gift-giving, i thought I would introduce a different kind of gift to give. This month's workout is titled The Gift of Time and I hope you enjoy it. Wishing you a joyous holiday season!! If, at any time, you would like to unsubscribe, simply go to the end of the newsletter. Cheers,  Jean M. DiGiovanna, President, ThinkPeople |
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The Gift of Time As we approach this holiday season, thoughts of gift-giving, tree decorating, holiday shopping and festive gatherings come to mind. But, just recently, right in our backyard, was an explosion from a chemical plant in Danvers, MA. Many of you may have seen the details on the news. Over a 100 houses in the area surrounding the plant were destroyed and thankfully, there were no fatalities. I remember something that struck me as they were interviewing a woman whose house was destroyed and she said, “It’s just a home – at least we are all here and we have each other.” And, it really occurred to me how true that is. In the end, our health and our loved ones are really the most important thing of all. We are not our homes, we are not the car we drive, the money we make or the clothes we wear. What matters most is that we are healthy and grateful to be alive. In the realm of things, their home was “just a home.” Yes, it’s devastating to lose something you may have worked very hard to be able to have and you may have lost lots of memorable items. But, in the end, we are more than all of the material things we have. And, without our health, we wouldn’t have had any of those things. During this holiday season of gift-giving, instead of spending money on a material item for a loved one, consider giving the gift of time and give them an opportunity to experience life. Get a gift certificate for a massage, yoga classes, a Broadway show, F1 Racing, paint your own pottery, a nice restaurant – something your loved ones can “experience” rather than own. And, perhaps something you can do together! In the end, it’s the experiences that feed our soul and the time we take in our lives that gives us life. Our material things could disappear in a moment, but no one can take away your own experiences. Give the gift of time, of health, of joy this season and surprise your loved ones with something special. In the end, you may be pleasantly surprised with how much fun you have in giving and how little stress your holiday shopping becomes! Cheers, Jean M. DiGiovanna  Monthly Workout: The Gift of Time As you consider gift-giving this holiday season, for those gifts you haven’t already purchased, think about the person you are giving to and take on the following questions and process below:
I look forward to hearing what you experience! (please e-mail me at jdigi@thinkpeople.com) Poem of the Month: The Gift of Time So often, we forget what is truly important. We get caught in the craziness of everyday life. Holidays can become stressful and tough on the soul, But, when we think of our loved ones, we forget all the strife. This season, take the time to seek something special. To give to those near and dear. Instead of an item, some clothes or a box of candy, Give them an experience they will hold in their hearts year and after year. ~ by Jean M. DiGiovanna Upcoming Workshops, Events, Announcements EVENTS & OTHER WORKSHOPS Boston Women's Network Holiday Mixer & Fundraiser Event Tuesday, December 5, 2006 6-9pm Brookline Holiday Inn Join us to mix, mingle, network and enjoy the holiday spirit! This year's Holiday Mixer is especially exciting because ALL proceeds from the Live and Silent Auction will be given to Big Sister of Greater Boston to enable their mission of helping girls realize their full potential by providing them with positive mentoring relationships with women. To register or for more details, see http://www.bostonwomensnetwork.org Curious about ThinkPeople's other services beyond Coaching? Check out Corporate Facilitation/Training/ Consulting I hope you've enjoyed ThinkPeople's Monthly Workout and found it valuable! Feel free to forward to your friends, family and colleagues. To read past editions of ThinkPeople's Newsletters and to learn more about our services and products, visit us at http://www.thinkpeople.com/resources.html If you wish to unsubscribe, please e-mail unsubscribe@thinkpeople.com Copyright Info: ThinkPeople's Monthly Workout for the mind, heart and soul is ©2006 Jean M. DiGiovanna. All rights reserved worldwide. No part of this publication may be reproduced without express written permission from the publisher. Amy Rewakowski, Editor ThinkPeople ~ Bringing Individuals and Organizations Alive! jdigi@thinkpeople.com http://www.thinkpeople.com/ 617.489.7494 |
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