5 Ways to Give Love that Lasts This Valentine’s Day
By Helen Keller International
With Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, it’s hard not to get caught up in the annual gifting frenzy and lose focus of what the day is really all about: ways to express your love for someone you care about. Instead of candy, flowers or other disposable gifts, show someone how much you care with a gift that makes a lasting impression of love:
1. Write a letter
Valentine’s Day gives us the opportunity to share our feelings and to tell the important people in our lives how much they really mean to us. A letter or, even better, a handmade card, is a great way to put your feelings into words and make someone you care about feel truly special.
2. Make a gift
If you don’t have a way with words, a heartfelt, homemade gift speaks just as powerfully as poetry. Create a painting or drawing, decorate a handmade frame with a special picture inside, or make that special someone a sweet treat. People appreciate the care that you put into creating a thoughtful gift that is far more special than anything you can buy at the store.
3. Listen to your loved ones
This might sound simple, but people seldom take the time to truly listen to those they care about. Let your friends, family or special someone know that they have your undivided attention by setting aside some time for a heart-to-heart talk with someone you love.
4. Give your time
Busy schedules often get in the way of spending time with friends and family. Set aside time to spend with those you care about and do something special together to create memories that will last long after Valentine’s Day.
5. Give back
There are lots of ways that you can use the power of love to give back this Valentine’s Day. Make a difference in the life of a person in need by honoring someone you love with a special tribute gift to Helen Keller International or by purchasing your Valentine’s Day gifts on AmazonSmile. Your gift of love and compassion will touch the lives of those you care about and change the lives of people living in poverty around the world.
On Valentine’s Day and all year long, it’s the simple acts of kindness that have the most lasting impact. In the famous words of Helen Keller, “The best and most beautiful things cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.”
Visit Helen Keller International to learn more about how you can use the power of love to give back to those in need by supporting our programs.
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