Ever since O. Henry wrote about the Magi, it has been evident that gifts are more about the intention rather than the material. Holidays where gifts are expected can undermine this sentiment, blurring the lines between obligation and genuine intent.
An alternative to traditional physical gifts is digital content. You can share free ebooks with others, or consider gifting someone a subscription to a blog. Additionally, there are countless free ebooks and audiobooks available, along with hours of Grateful Dead concerts. Another thoughtful gift idea could be to spend time teaching someone a new skill or guiding them on how to better manage their digital life, including offering the gift of an RSS feed which keeps on giving.
If you are looking for physical items, I recently discovered the best water bottle ever made. I even volunteered to contribute in support of the company’s mission and you can get a bottle with my logo on it. As an added bonus, it comes with a unique poem written by chatGPT.
In 2023, I published The Song of Significance. I hope you’ll have the opportunity to read or listen to it, in whichever format, with people you care about and work with.
For a complete list of books, calendars, and more, you can find them here.
On another note, a small aside about shaving brushes.
Here’s to connection, care, and peace of mind.
