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• share a few ways that your loved one has your impacted life 
• think about their specific qualities — what do you admire? what makes them special? how do you feel when you’re around them? what’s a nice thought you’ve had, but never shared? how do you describe their best qualities to others? let them know! 
• when times are tough, it’s ok to keep it simple and honest — if you don’t know what to say, say that! if you’re missing someone, say that. check in on what is feeling helpful or unhelpful for them right now. ask gentle questions (how is your heart? do you want to talk about it? how can i help?) that let your loved ones guide the conversation if/when they’re ready. 
• lighthearted relationship? add some quirky jokes or fun facts 
• is your recipient on the artsy, intellectural, or spiritual side? add a poem, lyrics, a quote that inspires you, a mantra that grounds you, etc. 
• drop in a photo and share how it makes you feel / why it matters to you 
• doodle something! make a ridiculous comic. sketch their pet. (NOTE: some of the worst drawings make some of the best keepsakes!) 
• lastly, think about the cards or letters you’ve kept over the years — why did you keep them? channel that! 

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