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It's that time of year...
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When people express season's greetings. But what do you say when someone is having a hard time and sending a cheery greeting feels off?
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I discovered that using an AI (Artificial Intelligence) tool such as Google's Bard or ChatGPT was useful for generating some ideas that I could use as a starting point. Check out the prompts I tried and the results it gave.
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Prompt: give me ideas for what to write in a holiday card for someone who is having a hard time
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- May the warmth of the holiday season bring you comfort and peace.
- I know things are different now, but I hope you can still find some moments of joy this holiday season. I'm thinking of you and sending love.
- I know things have been tough lately, but I wanted to let you know that you're not alone.
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Prompt: give me ideas for what to write in a card for someone who is ill
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- I'm so sorry to hear that you're not feeling well. I'm thinking of you and wishing for a speedy recovery.
- Sending you all my love and positive vibes.
It also provided additional tips, which I think are pretty good!
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- Keep your message short and sweet.
- Be personal and heartfelt.
- Share a funny memory or story.
- Use positive and encouraging language.
- Let the person know that you care about them.
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It's the Little Things
Never underestimate the power of a small gesture! It can make a big difference to someone who is having a hard time.
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That's why the US postal service is one of my favorite things—because you can send love in the mail. Mail these days consists mostly of junk, so sending a card has the power to brighten someone's entire day.
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I had a teacher who once said "When you can't think of anything to write, just sign your name." At first I thought that might feel strange, but I think I would rather get a card in the mail with just a signature, than not get a card at all. That it’s not so much what you say, it's the gesture that’s important. What do you think?
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“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.”
― Aesop
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Resources
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Visit my website for links to my books, prayers (nonreligious) and other resources.
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