Whew! After coming back home on the 18th, it’s been 4 busy days of catching up with work, friends and family. If there’s one thing I realized 18 days away from home, there’s nothing more important than the people you love.
The other thing I realized, only when I got back, is how late I’m going to be for people’s Christmas presents and cards 
But never mind that, I want to share with you a way to send a Christmas card that not only lifts someone’s spirits, but also helps them grow as a person.
It’s actually very simple, and first appeared 2 years ago in my post Give Someone a Magical Christmas. All you have to do is include and complete this magical phrase in your Christmas card:
Who you are makes a difference to me because…
Junming, who you are makes a difference to me because of your continued support and strength, you inspire me to do better in my own life.
Dom, who you are makes a difference to me because of your dedication to your dreams and your wacky humor, you inspire me and make me laugh at the same time.
Brenda, who you are makes a difference to me because of your support and integrity, I know you are someone I can count on.
Yezhong, who you are makes a difference to me because of your wisdom and your integrity, I know I can always go to you for some well-thought out advice.
And so on.
Other phrases you can also use are:
I appreciate you for…
I want to thank you for…
I’ve always admired you for…
Only 3 more days till Christmas - who’s someone you know whom could really use a special (last minute) personal development Christmas card?
December 22nd, 2007 at 11:23 pm
Thanks Al, it’s good to know that I make a difference. You are kind enough not to mention the evil side of me. Still, that does not mean that you are exempted from giving me a Christmas present ;p
December 23rd, 2007 at 10:26 am
Thanks for this wonderful idea. I just included it on a Christmas card to 2 of my closest friends.
December 23rd, 2007 at 9:13 pm
You’re welcome Brenda. Christmas gift…?
I’m glad this post was useful for you Patricia. Hope your friends like it
December 24th, 2007 at 1:30 am
Great idea, especially since we are all sending them anyway.
It’s amazing what a little personal not will do for someone. TO give an example, I had someone call me about a job that I wasn’t really interested in. But they took the time to send me a handwritten note thanking me anyway. THat is so rare these days that it made an impression. Guess who will be the first person I call when I am looking for something?
December 25th, 2007 at 12:38 am
Hey thanks man. I learn a great deal from you too. You are becoming more and more of an inspiration.
December 26th, 2007 at 11:09 pm
An inspiration? Haha I never realized. Tell me why on Friday.
December 26th, 2007 at 11:11 pm
That’s a good point Tom! I think we’re missing the human touch so much nowadays a little bit can go a long way. Something I need to pick up myself