Gift is always precious

India
September 1, 2011 1:43am CST
I never judge a gift from its monitory value, but from the emotion, the love and regard of the person from whom it came. Few days ago a friend had sent beautiful glittering picture of Goddess Lakshmi with golden frame, the word Lakshmi is part of her name; but because of rough handling during transit from Chennai to my place by the Indian Speed Post service, the frame, glass all broke; but the picture was intact. Yesterday I got it framed and today it is on the wall of our Puja Room. [b]What is your opinion about gifts? Please share and comment. Thanks in advance.[/b] Professor ‘Bhuwan’. . 1/9/11 Cheers have a lucky day ahead.
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14 responses
ANTIQUELADY
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
1 Sep 11
Any time someone gives me a gift i appreciate it. It's the thought that counts instead of the value of the gift.
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ANTIQUELADY
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
4 Sep 11
Best of luck to u. Hope your weekend has been good.
Professor2010
@Professor2010 (20162)
• India
4 Sep 11
Yeah it is the thought, the emotion behind, never the cost lol Thanks Best of luck. Professor
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HeartROB
@HeartROB (434)
• Philippines
2 Sep 11
I totally agree with you. Gifts are really precious and so we should learn to appreciate the gifts that is given to us. Not all people have the chance on receiving gifts from other people. We are receiving gifts, that means we are special to the person who has given the gift to us. And so we should consider the gifts given to us precious. Have nice day to you.
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Professor2010
@Professor2010 (20162)
• India
4 Sep 11
Welcome to mylot and my discussions Yeah they send gifts because we are special.. Thanks for sharing Best of luck. Professor
paula27661
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
1 Sep 11
I agree that receiving and appreciating a special gift has little to do with monetary value. In my opinion a meaningful gift is one where the giver has given thought and chosen the gift carefully. The best things I have been given have been the items that my friends and loved ones made themselves, those are the gifts that cannot be replaced and mean the most.
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Professor2010
@Professor2010 (20162)
• India
4 Sep 11
I honor your opinion sister.. Thanks for sharing Best of luck. Professor
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Jane
@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
1 Sep 11
dear dada, I value gifts ,no matter how simple and how small it is. You may laugh at me when I say that, I even have a scrapbook for wrappers/tags or any gifts that I've received..yes, even candy wrapper or chocolate wrapper/box, you can find it in my scrapbook. That's how I value gifts and things given to me... Take care always papa and hugs to you,maa and shubee daughter, jaiho®
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Professor2010
@Professor2010 (20162)
• India
4 Sep 11
Thanks for sharing your opinion Jai beta BLESSINGS Best of luck. Professor
hardworkinggurl
@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
1 Sep 11
Hello Papa! We should never judge a gift, but always cherish the efforts of giving. Giving is not compulsory therefore, we must be grateful that we were thought of when gifted. I am over-joyed with just about anything I receive, even simple items such as cards mean a great deal to me, because it says they took the time and effort to think about me. I can't begin to tell you that a simple greeting from someone I have not seen in a long time is like a blessing. I happy to hear that you replaced the framing and are enjoying the gift. Have a wonderful evening.
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Professor2010
@Professor2010 (20162)
• India
4 Sep 11
Yes i have replaced, it is of goddess Lakshmi, she gives us wealth,, hope you are fine, blessings.. Thanks Best of luck. Professor
jricky1
@jricky1 (6800)
• China
1 Sep 11
Gift given by our friends are meaningful.Don't care about the price,the gifts are all about their love to us.I feel so happy no matter what gift given by my friends.I care more about our communication and our memorable time.Friendship is the most valuable thing between us.Cheers.
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Professor2010
@Professor2010 (20162)
• India
4 Sep 11
Price is never a factor as i have said.. Thanks for sharing Best of luck. Professor
zandi458
@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
1 Sep 11
I always like to receive gifts as much as giving gifts to people on their special occasions. I have that wonderful feelings when I give a gift and the person appreciate my gift. Gifts that I received from friends and family have become my treasured collections and are will displayed in my house.
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Professor2010
@Professor2010 (20162)
• India
4 Sep 11
I agree with you zandi, a gift came to me from your country, it was a pen set on a stand, that had a watch, i have kept all in a glass cased almirah.. Thanks for sharing Best of luck. Professor
celticeagle
@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
3 Sep 11
Gifts are lovely and it is always interesting to see what people chose for you. Sad that the glass broke on yours but nice of your freind to think of you. Not sure what a Puja Room is but I am sure the goddesses' picture looks like there. Nice to have such thoughtful friends.
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
4 Sep 11
Oh, I see. Thank you.
Professor2010
@Professor2010 (20162)
• India
4 Sep 11
Puja room is the place, where we perform puja (worship) , pray, we keep pictures, idols of our hindu gods/goddesses there.. Thanks Best of luck. Professor
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blue65packer
@blue65packer (11826)
• United States
2 Sep 11
When it comes to gifts I will only give gifts a person wants or needs. I will never buy gifts I think the person should have! Most of time the person doesn't like it or want it! I learnt long ago that is the not the way to do it! If I don't know what to get a person they give me a list of what I can get. I am always paying attention to people's likes and dislikes. That helps me buy gifts for some of the people! With my neices and nephews, I just give money! Their parents make sure it goes into their college funds!
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Professor2010
@Professor2010 (20162)
• India
4 Sep 11
Like you i give cash to my grandkids via their parents, they buy gifts of chice or deposit in their account, when i attend weddings, birthdays etc i prefer cash too But many don't like cash gifts unless very very close and understanding.. Thanks for sharing Best of luck. Professor
myfb2009
@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
2 Sep 11
Hi Professor, as for me, i am always treasuring the gifts that i had received and kept them nicely in my home. No matter whether it is a small or big gift, i just love to collect them and display them in my home. Besides that, i always send gifts to my loved ones and even my close friends. It is really wonderful to be able to exchange gifts with friends from other countries as well. Hope you and family are always fine...
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Professor2010
@Professor2010 (20162)
• India
4 Sep 11
We are a very very happy family friend, we have great respect for friends Thanks for nice response Best of luck. Professor
bhabycatch013
@bhabycatch013 (9150)
• Philippines
3 Sep 11
hi baba, i love gifts it doesn't matter to me how much is the value what important is it was given to me with love and sincerity i always treasured the gift that was given to me I will keep it as long as I can happy mylotting
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Professor2010
@Professor2010 (20162)
• India
4 Sep 11
Thanks for sharing your views Honey Best of luck. BLESSINGS Professor
psrpit
@psrpit (39)
• India
2 Sep 11
I also value gift. One should not see the cost of gift but the attitude of the person who is giving the gift.
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Professor2010
@Professor2010 (20162)
• India
4 Sep 11
Welcome to mylot and my discussions friend Thanks for sharing your views, friends are precious Best of luck. Professor
godarna
@godarna (223)
•
1 Sep 11
The pleasure of getting a gift, no matter how humble, is the fact that some one thought of you, and wanted to please you. Why should one ever judge a gift, because it was given with a special meaning. I know people who complained about a gift, and it's not really nice to see such a reaction. It mostly shows greediness.
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Professor2010
@Professor2010 (20162)
• India
4 Sep 11
One can never demand, those people are greedy? Thanks for sharing, welcome to mylot and my discussions Best of luck. Professor
sudheer1110
@sudheer1110 (44)
• India
16 Sep 11
hello professor gifts are really precious thing one can have in their life.it reflects the depth of a relationship between two persons they can be either friends, lovers, life partners. A gift also helps in remembering all previous sweet memories. Recently i found a gift given by my friend in my second standard almost 18 years ago. he left my school and went another place due to some reasons. i recollected all those everlasting experiences. we can never get back those memories. I think Professor garu you might have experienced a lot like this.