138) MAKE as a Gift

138) MAKE as a Gift

There are many things you can give to others.  Let's MAKE them into 4 categories. 

MAKE stands for Materials, Attention, Knowledge & Effort.

Materials

This is perhaps the most common gift that others want, especially Money. With money, you can buy a lot of things. Money is easy to convert to other things. You can even keep money for future use. Most investment also need initial capital using money. If you don't want to give Money, then you can give the actual material gifts to that person. For example food, things, presents, jewelry, cake, etc. If the gift is not for a person, let's say an animal, you can also give the material things like food and shelter.

Attention
Some people need your attention. This is more important to the very rich or old. They may already have enough money and don't need more money. What is lacking is the attention, care, companionship, friendship and love from others. Even the young need more of your attention. Many children are given lots of money but are usually left alone. This is normally because their parents are busy working hard to make money. When working hard, the parents have no time for their children. Many parents thought their children wants money, but in actual fact the children need more attention.  Do check with your family members what they really need. Also please ask your parents (if they are still alive) and children what they really want from you. You may be surprised on the answers.

Knowledge
Some people just need your knowledge. They want to learn from you to improve themselves. They may even be willing to spend money to learn more knowledge. Students want to get knowledge from their teachers and mentors.

Effort
Some others just need your effort to help them. Your friend may need your effort to buy and pack lunch for him. Old people who cannot do many tasks need your effort to do it for them. Young children need your effort to care for them. 

From this sharing, you can now realized that different people need different things from you at different times. You also know that your need are different depending on situation and people you interact with.

Money is not needed at all the time. 

Be aware of the needs of others. The best way to know is to ask and wait patiently for the answer. You may need to ask a few times just to confirm that the answer is the real need.  Many will just be too proud to say what they really want.

Many times, people will tell you the answer they think you want to hear. Let them know you really care for them and is willing to hear the real need.

Wish all of you a blessed life while fulfilling the needs of others.