I spoke with a friend the other day and asked if she was ready for Christmas. Her response was "I have to buy for 23 people and I have only purchased 4 gifts so far."
I don't think it's a gift if you feed you "have to." I do not know why she thought she had to purchase for that many people. I do not know who all are included in her list.
Maybe she buys for friends who give to her. Maybe she feels obligated to purchase for siblings, nieces/nephews, co-workers, and bosses.
We all give gifts out of some sort of obligation or in response to gifts received. I think our true motivation should be because we want to. We desire that item for someone we love.
I am reminded of the gift received that we can do nothing about except to receive it. We can not gift in return. We can not top the giver. Our only response is to receive.
'til later
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