We all have that drawer (or closet) filled with well-meaning gifts: scented candles in every imaginable fragrance, socks with quirky designs, gadgets that promised to change your life but somehow never made it out of the box. And while those gifts are appreciated (and sometimes regifted), they pale in comparison to the one thing I treasure most: time.
Think about it. Time is finite. Itâs the one thing we all wish we had more of but can never create. When someone gives you their time, theyâre giving you a piece of their life theyâll never get back. Itâs irreplaceable, invaluable, and deeply personal.
When I reflect on the moments that have meant the most to me, theyâre not tied to expensive gifts or grand gestures. Theyâre the times when someone showed up for meâwhether it was my husband patiently listening to my latest idea (even the slightly outlandish ones), a friend calling out of the blue just to check in, or my kids putting down their screens to spend an afternoon with me (a miracle, I know).
Time is the ultimate luxury. In todayâs world, where weâre all stretched thin and perpetually busy, giving your time to someone is an act of love, a declaration that says, âYou matter.â Itâs staying up late to chat when you have an early morning, taking a detour from your routine to visit someone who needs company, or simply being present without distractions.
Sure, I wouldnât turn down a designer handbag or a sparkly piece of jewelry (a girlâs gotta have her priorities), but those things donât hold a candle to someone carving out a slice of their day to connect with me. Even five minutes can feel like a gift when itâs genuine and intentional.
And letâs be real, itâs not just about receiving timeâitâs about giving it too. Sometimes, the best gift I can give myself is the time to pause, reflect, and recharge. Or the time to call a friend, make a memory with my kids, or sit down with my husband for an uninterrupted conversation.
Time isnât just a gift; itâs the foundation of relationships. Itâs what makes us feel seen, heard, and valued.
So, tell me: whatâs the greatest gift someone could give you? And if your answer isnât time (yet), think about how those moments of connection have shaped your life. Iâd love to hear your thoughtsâafter all, youâre taking the time to share them with me, and for that, Iâm already grateful.
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