Number 4 on my "best gifts to give and receive list" this holiday season is the often thought about, but never taken class. According to FB, this beautiful ballerina by the name of Nancy started ballet classes when she was 60. Who in your life may have hinted about something they want to do/try but haven't - maybe due to cost, maybe due to time restraints, maybe because they think they are too old, or not talented enough. Maybe they think it is too selfish or immature to try doing 'that thing' NOW that they have 'real responsibilities' to tend to.
Buying them that language class, or those horse back riding lessons, or footing the bill for that iphone photography course just might be the nudge they need to take that next step. It must just provide the permission they've denied themselves to go the hell ahead and do what makes their soul sing (or dance!) It also shows that you are listening when they talk ;) Yet another benefit to this type of gift is they probably aren't receiving duplicates. Moreover, the memories will likely last far longer than a product ;) Here are some class ideas to get you thinking:
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I am a creative writer, a runner, a seeker, a teacher, and a student. I've been practicing yoga since 2014 and story-telling my whole life. Archives
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