When we consider the gifts we can give to others, gifts that will enrich and empower their lives, there is much to choose from.
Space
Some people simply need space to find out who they are and how they want to live.
Comfort
Others are weary and comfort is their greatest need.
Education
Particularly when it comes to the young people you love and nurture, giving them a good education is a gift that keeps on giving.
Acceptance and tolerance
As people discover who they are and the paths that they want to travel, the gift of acceptance and tolerance is a welcome gift.
Your best self
When you can be your best, you are able to give people the best of who you are. When you are your best self, you are less of a burden adn more of a support.
Connections
Often the gift of connecting one person to another person, an opportunity, or needed ideas can be life enriching and life changing.
Challenge
Surprisingly to rightly and respectfully challenge another can be an empowering gift.
Reprieve
Some people's lives are so busy that they can't even see straight. Providing people like that with a meal, babysitting, or other needed life chores or support can give them the kind of reprieve they desperately need.
Phone call
Just calling to say hello and let people know that you care can be an invaluable gift.
Celebration
Creating a celebration, small or big, for an individual's special occasion, accomplishment, or feat creates joy and inspiration for many.
There are many, many, many ways we can meaningfully give to others, and when we consider this and follow what we know, we give a gift to ourselves too.