Receiving Gifts:
A gift is a tangible way to express caring thoughts. It is something symbolic that says: “I'm thinking of you.” This person also wants the gift of presence during a crisis - in fact it is extremely wounding to be absent at these times. Making the effort to 'be there' in critical moments speaks loudly of love.
“This is my Mom’s love language. She loves surprises being remembered with visits, flowers, even small tokens of affection. She keeps every drawing given to her from her Grandchildren! By far, the hardest thing for her to sort through and dispose of are memorabilia. Each object holds a memory that reminds her of a special person or moment in her life. I’ve been helping her clean up the storage area in her basement and I kept losing her to nostalgia and calling her back to the task since she wanted to get this job done in the few hours I was there. We put aside a box of old photos as a reward to look at when the task was done!“
Lance surprised me one Christmas by arranging some musician friends of ours to record with me the songs I’d written. Though this isn’t one of my top love languages - that one registered a big infusion into my emotional tank! And it was a project together - what language does that speak?
How to speak the Love Language of Gifts:
Thoughtful gifts are an investment in your relationship, but don't have to be costly. Gifts have to be accompanied by thoughtfulness and sincerity to feel authentic. They say: “You are appreciated and known and remembered!”
Oils to enhance this language:
Make up a personal roller or blend that reminds this person of special moments you’ve shared or responds to a specific need that they voiced and surprise them with it. Or create a scent you associate with time together and make it your own! Package it in a way that communicates knowledge and care.
A Walk through the woods - Northern Lights Black Spruce, Lemon, Frankincense
A Spring Day/ Happy Vibes - Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint
Christmas Baking - Thieves, Peppermint, NLBS OR the blend called: Christmas Spirit
Calming & Unwinding Together - Lavender, Frankincense
What about you? Is this your favourite love language? Tell a story of a special gift. Do you have an oil that is attached to a significant memory for you?
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