In recent years, I have found I have very little desire for unnecessary material possessions. Not that I’m immune to temptation, but I actually find myself being a little sick and ashamed of myself when I see something that looks cool, but which I don’t need, and find myself thinking, “I wish I had that”.
What makes me feel good is knowing people who are important to me love me and think about me. My daughter told me she saw a wolf mug she wanted to get me as a gift for Father’s Day, but it cost $40. She and her boyfriend recently moved into a new apartment, and she is not working right now. I told her that the fact she was thinking about me truly meant more to me than owning the item ever could. I had told her the same thing a while back, when she saw a wolf-themed table for sale, and wanted to buy it, but couldn’t.
I told her what she could do next time is take a picture of the item and send it to me with a message saying, “Hey, I saw this and thought of you.”, then spend the money on something she really needs. That way, I said, everybody wins.
Comments (13)
This is true. The thought really does mean more.
Ya got me with the first sentence. Couldn’t agree more
True! I agree! I’ve said the same thing to my kids. I don’t want them spending money on me, that they need for their rent or bills, etc. I love a text or photo or phone call or card from my kids over any material thing they could buy for me!
You’re a GOOD dad!
HUGS!!!
@adamswomanback - @AOK4WAY - @Erika_Steele - Thanks to you all for reading, and commenting. Isn’t “I saw this and thought of you.” worlds better than “It was a holiday and I felt obligated to buy you something”. ?
I like this approach.
@ElusiveWords - Thank you!!!
Aww
Your post me happy ^^
It is funny how little things like that can mean so much.
@TaleOfAScale - I’m glad!!! @schmeeglee - True. The material things lose value, unlike loving thoughts. I have seen a lot of things obviously given as holiday gifts (Anniversary, Father’s Day, you name the holiday) up for sale on thrift store shelves over the years.
@lonelywanderer2 - Totally better!!!
THAT is awesome
Great idea! Realizing that some one is thinking of me, always makes me feel important, even if it’s just for a minute. And these days, it can be done with a click!
Happy Father’s Day. You are very understanding.
frank