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The Greatest Christmas Gift ... and it's FREE!

12/22/2015

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As many of you know, I am a Hallmark Christmas movie junkie! I admit it … I love them! I know they’re VERY predictable and corny and often times awfully acted, but there is just something in these movies, and in many Christmas movies in general that just tugs at my heart. 
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What’s interesting to me is that while the commercials that play during these movies tell you that Christmas happiness is found if you …
Buy a Lexus during the December to Remember Event
Purchase that special “Chocolate Diamond” ring from Jared
Go to Wal-Mart and buy your loved ones a blender or an X-Box 
Buy a black cocktail dress at Macy’s during their “After Christmas Pricing” event
Remember that ‘“Every Kiss Begins With Kay”

….the Christmas movies themselves seem to send a different message, don’t they? Christmas in a Hallmark movie is not like Christmas on the “Real Housewives!” It’s not about the luxury car with the bow on it in the driveway, or the size of a ring, or the price of the presents, is it? 

So, as you spend your time in the days before Christmas trying to find the perfect gifts for your loved ones I have a couple of suggestions:

One: Just use Amazon Prime (Genius!) and don’t deal with the crowds at the mall.

Two: Remember the most powerful gift you can give someone this Christmas isn’t found under the tree!
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My wife shared this with me a few days ago and I wanted to share it with you, as a reminder that the greatest gift we can offer to each other is the gift of connection. We all long to feel connected with one another. We all need to feel that we are valued and cared for. We all want to know that people love us for who we are, just the way we are. 

So, I challenge all of us to do this one thing between now and the end of the year…before you share you opinion on anything, stop and reflect, “Does what I am about to share, say or do send a message that I care, that you’re important, that I have empathy towards you and your situation?” 

If it DOES then do it!! 

If it doesn’t, then at least until December 31st, let’s resolve to connect, empathize and understand one another, before we offer our opinion about everything to everyone. 

Haven’t we all felt disconnected? Have’t we all felt ignored? Haven’t we all felt disregarded and forgotten? We know how it feels when someone else does this to us, so why not NOT do this to others as one of our gifts this year?

Author John Eldredge once said this, “The greatest impact you will have in your life is found in the quality of relating that you offer.” 

So, I hope you find the perfect Christmas gifts for your loved ones … and I also hope that you offer them the gift of your heart, and that you connect, relate, engage and empathize well, this Holiday season. 

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
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    Rommel Anacan

    I am a national speaker, trainer, and strategic consultant to companies and organizations. I'm also
    the president and founder of The Relationship Difference a professional and personal development company in Orange County, California.

    My passion is helping people succeed by helping them connect, communicate and engage with the people around them more effectively. 

    More about me and this blog here!

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