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Trust me when I say that this is not one gift you will want to return. However, I would HIGHLY ADVISE re-gifting. AFFIRMATION. You know, we ALL love to hear what we do well...but how many of us run through our days without the slightest acknowledgement of the services being provided to us? I was thinking about this today--it's SO EASY to laud a child for an act of service because it's noticeable--I mean, the first time Bradley ever picked up a toy, I swear the heavens opened up and rays of sunshine beat onto my face. Now, when he puts his clothes into his laundry basket or tosses his mangled, spaghetti-stained napkin into the garbage, I am grateful BECAUSE IT'S SOMETHING I'M NOT DOING--what a gift! It's easy for me to notice the helpful things he can do because that is something he COULD NOT do before. But how many times do we fail to acknowledge a friend? a spouse? a family member? a co-worker? a secretary? ALL THE TIME--I mean, I do at least. At it's not out of being intentionally selfish...but in this life of "now's" and instant gratification, it's so easy to look past all the things people are doing for us. So, "STOP, COLLABORATE AND LISTEN:" take time to notice SOMEONE today...and thank them...for taking out the trash, allowing you to walk through the door first, and all the other LITTLE things. It will make the other person feel AFFIRMED, and it will make you feel good. All warm and fuzzy. Aww. That's sweet.