Lessons From My Dad: Presence Over Presents
Presence over presents.
Another short, pithy phrase my dad taught me.
This tags along with yesterday's lesson about the way that kids spell love: T-I-M-E.
Giving presents is fine, but they tend to bring momentary joy. Think about Christmas. Presents galore, usually unwrapped at a hurried speed. They are played with for a while, then discarded.
The gift of presence, however, is lasting. It is what people appreciate most about you. Especially your children, for those of you who are parents. They want you in their lives. This is what they will remember most.
I have so many vivid memories of my…
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