[Aditya]

You can’t give too much love

You can spoil your children with material things, but you can't spoil them with love. Love is the energy of acceptance for who your child really is. Love is understanding, compassion, caring.

You are loving your children when you spend time just being with them, hanging out with them, being fully present with them, really listening to them. The greatest gift you can give to your children is to value them for who they really are on the inside. This is love, and nothing material can ever replace it.

As we move into the holidays, examine the values and expectations you are imparting to your children. Perhaps instead of spending so much money on presents for your children, your whole family could buy clothing and food for those who are in need.

Imagine the real gift you could give your children if the holidays were times of true service in addition to feasting and sharing gifts with each other. Rather than "spoiling" our children by giving them too much, why not enhance their self-worth by providing them opportunities to become giving, caring human beings?