The Fine Art of Giving

Make Meaningful Connections with The Trail of Painted Ponies

Despite the ups and downs, both global and personal, that the past year may have brought us all, the holiday season is approaching, bringing with it the time and the cause for celebration. Reinforcing the bonds between friends and family and remembering significant events in ways that strengthen our connection to others is what this season is all about. There is no better way to put the Merry back into Christmas than through thoughtful, meaningful gift-giving.

The Value of Meaning
The best way to give a gift of true value is to forget about how much you feel you should spend and make sure your gift is truly thoughtful and personal. Take the time to look for just the right item, something that will reach the heart of that special person, and something that means more coming from you than it would from anyone else—a reflection of a past experience or a special bond that the two of you share. Once you begin to think about gift-giving as a treasure hunt for that artful connection, the process can become so much more enjoyable both for the giver and the recipient.


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