Giving the Priceless Gift of Time
When my son was young, I had the privilege of staying home with him. At the same time, I was juggling freelance writing, photography, and volunteering for the PTA. My days were packed and often hectic. I remember telling him, time and again, “Let me finish one more thing...” before turning my attention to him. Now that he’s an adult, I sometimes feel a pang of regret for the moments I missed—opportunities when I could have given him the gift of my undivided time.
Time is one of our most precious resources. It’s something we all possess, and we each choose how to use it. Every year, my husband gives his mom the gift of his time by helping with projects around her home—whether it’s replacing a light fixture, installing a dryer element, or climbing a ladder to fetch something from the attic. My husband’s love language is Acts of Service (if you’re curious about yours, you can learn more from Gary Chapman, author of The Five Love Languages). My husband shows his love by doing for others and freely giving his time to make life better for the people he cares about.
Here’s a challenge for you this month: Set aside some uninterrupted time to do something meaningful for someone in your life. It could be helping a neighbor with yardwork, offering to dog-sit for a friend, or simply spending quality time with a loved one. Giving the gift of your time is one of the most genuine ways to show intentional kindness.
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