We give of ourselves when we give the gifts of the heart:
Love, kindness, joy, tolerance and forgiveness.
We give of ourselves when we give gifts of the mind:
Ideas, dreams, purposes, ideals, principles, plans, inventions, projects and poetry.
We give of ourselves when we give gifts of the spirit:
Prayers, visions, beauty, aspiration, peace and faith.
We give of ourselves when we give the gifts of words:
Encouragement, inspiration and guidance.
Emerson said it well:
"Rings and jewels are not gifts, but apologies for gifts.The only true gift is a portion of thyself."