Gift giving is an integral part of life for many, whether for birthdays, holidays, or just to say “I am thinking of you”. Throughout history, individuals have been shaped by the giving (and receiving) of gifts. Giving to others is such an important part of American culture that The Smithsonian National Museum of American History […]
Giving: Mindless or Mindful?
WRITTEN BY: Jami Dellifield, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extnesion, Hardin County
REVIEWED BY: Shannon Carter, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extnesion, Fairfield County
PHOTO CREDITS:
- https://pixabay.com/en/made-for-you-loop-give-away-gift-1619751/
SOURCES:
- https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/838305.Mother_Teresa
- http://americanhistory.si.edu/giving-in-america
- http://www.mindful.org/jon-kabat-zinn-defining-mindfulness/
- http://www.chopra.com/articles/6-tips-for-mindful-gift-giving
REFERENCES:
- Kabat-Zinn, John, 2012, Mindfulness for Beginners: reclaiming the present moment and your life, Coulder, Co, Sounds True, Inc.
- https://edsitement.neh.gov/node/22280/edit%3Fdestination%3Dadmin/content/filter
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-moment-youth/201111/mindful-gift-giving-families
- http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/tips-change/mindful-holiday-giving
- http://www.mindful.org/