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My Father's Gift

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'Gift' is a must watch short film that has a profound, heart-touching message about the importance of giving, and the true value of wealth. It’s a beautiful depiction of how we deeply touch others when we selflessly give our time, love and kindness. “Gift” is about a boy who grew up not liking his father because he believed he was poor, unintelligent and unsuccessful, but his father had a secret. It was only until after his father’s death he discovers the true reach of his father’s generosity towards others and the joy and laughter he brought to others. He finally understands his father’s message to him as a boy, that “being rich is not about how much you have, but how much you can give.”
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Reflections (40)

layla hailey Perez
everything in this video is inspiring to me and to others
Jason Schibinger, ESQ
The father blew it when he told the son that the note of encouragement on the pink slip of paper was “not for you.” It is easy for some people to be out there being a saint while at the same time ignoring the needs of their own family. Obviously, he was a single father, but the son obviously had emotional needs growing up that he seem to gloss over or overlook.
Joyce Truett
The father had the heart of gold, in caring for not just his own family and issues, but someone who may not have that, what we call joy always in their life.
MyC
wow...tears well up as I watched..yes truly a gift of love! mahalo nui loa and ALOHA!
Subhakar Rao
It is my prayer always ..Help me O God, to help others, in every possible way I can !! this video carries a very beautiful message ...
mana
generosity. it is never too late to learn. Bahaullah the Prophet of our age says to give and to be generous are attributes of God.
Nat
The message received by the son
ellen
What inspired me was incredible selflessness of the father. though he didn't share his generosity with his son while he was alive it did get passed down and for that I am thankful.
Whatever you do to make someone(s) life easier, whether with being a clown, giving money or most importantly giving of yourself..that's beautiful. Thank you for this inspiring film.
Bulgaa
Really missing my dad.. We have A BIG GIFT from our dad, lots of books filled in room.. His children and students trying to continue his life goals to study something important for man's life, and living faithfully... May all dad's in the world live happier and longer with their families.
garrybrown
It is truly wonderful how his father brought so much joy to the world in such a humble way and his son finally understood the good his father did
Tanaz Bamboat
The videeo inspired me to continue sharing joy and laughter as a LAUGHTER YOGA INSTRUCTOR AND training others to share it with the world
marilyn delger
This took my breath away! We just really don't know what is in the hearts of the people who are closest to us.
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