365 days of giving's Page

Well, it's not all glory! Sometimes the nasty shows up instead of generosity. When I am generous and kind, I am very aware of when I am NOT. I hate that! and love that! Sometimes I say to myself, "Wow!, that wasn't very nice!" And immediately it is gone, and in its place comes awareness and then the love that is underneath. I had an epiphany today when I thought about my giving yesterday. It was late already and I hadn't given anything yet. Well I had given, just not with intention. I had to go… Continue

As I go, I am finding it easier and easier to give. I am open to the possibilities of it all. Mbali said if you are open, opportunities will present themselves. So true! Yesterday I went to Starbucks to get breakfast before work. I saw a man there on a motorized scooter that I see there occasionally. He is usually sitting outside smoking and drinking his coffee. I ignore him most of the time, because he always tries to strike up a conversation which is hard to get a way from when I'm in a… Continue

I have been keeping a record of my giving in a journal, which I think is easier for me as I don't have access to a computer every day, but I will just blog about the highlights of my giving these last few days. On January 2, I gave the gift of a walk to my friend and my dog and my husband and myself. I gave with abundance with one gift. My girlfriend asked me to go for a walk around Deer Lake, but it was raining. My husband asked me if I would take the dog, and at first I was not into that at… Continue

December 30, 2009

Today I am giving the gift of Appreciation to my Dad. I am thanking him for not giving up on me when I was 18. My Mother was diagnosed with MS when I was a teenager. I was going through my own suffering at the time and my parents did not give up on me. Instead, selflessly they helped me in my time of need. I did not realize the pain and heartache they were going through themselves. I am reading Cami's book right now and feel transported back to that time. I realize now,… Continue