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Give Gifts From Your Heart

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Here’s Something To Feel Good About Today!

“You give little when you give of our possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.” Kahlil Gibran

Love In A Jar

A met a woman today who seems to really grasp the holiday spirit! This year, she is making homemade jams and giving them as tasty treats to her friends and associates. These are not your ordinary, common preserves; she has studied and put great effort into her jam making. Her intention, simply to share her joy in making them, and to have the recipient savor something deliciously different this holiday.

“I would love to give you jar, which kind would you like to try?” she asked.

I admitted that while I had heard of a few of her ingredients, Citron, Quince, Bergamot and Cardamom were a mystery to my taste buds. But the mention of them intrigued my senses; I wondered how they looked, and what fragrance or scent they would carry that might open a new door for my senses.

She went on to educate me, pulling up photos on her iphone. Fifteen minutes later, I knew a lot more about making homemade jam and although I may never make it myself, I really enjoyed listening and learning. Mostly, I loved being educated by someone clearly passionate about the process. I look forward to seeing her in anticipation of trying a spoonful of Quince jam.

Consider this when doing your holiday shopping. Anything bought or made that is given with love and passion can be sensed by the recipient…. It’s the experiences that enliven our senses and open us to something new that most of us remember. It’s not so much the actual gift you give as the joy with which you give it ….

Marlene Moore Gordon

Find Something To Feel Good About Everyday!

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About the Author : Marlene

My passion has always been storytelling whether that involves writing or imagery. Following this passion, I built a 20-year career licensing my unique hand painted illustrations and product designs to renowned companies in the gift, paper, and home décor categories. My clients include Waterford Wedgwood, Tiffany & Co., George Caspari, Shurman Fine Papers, Block China, Simon & Schuster, Random House, Cartier, Shaw Living, Stephen Lawrence, and many more. To view samples of my artwork, just go to http://www.createdigitalart.com/designers/marlene.php. Now, my passion has taken me to blogging, compiling, and sharing stories of people who in their own small way have made a difference in someone’s life; stories that have the amazing ability to reawaken our senses to experience everything that is and can be good in the world and connect us with each other.

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