"I have found that there are times where listening is the best gift u can give. You may not have the solution, no advice needed, but to be an outlet for someone to vent, to grieve, to share themselves is pretty awesome., I've been thanked…"
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janine commented on Eleanor Rigby's blog post Days 19 - 22: Blurred Lines Between Giving and Receiving
Mary Johnson commented on Eleanor Rigby's blog post Cycling On - Biting My Tongue!"Another great post from a great human being. I needed to read this today. Rest in peace, Rigby.
Peace & Love"
Jane left a comment for Eleanor Rigby"Eleanor -- Please let us know if there is a book club in heaven. I will donate a book in your name tomorrow. Rest in peace."
Violet commented on Eleanor Rigby's blog post Days 19 - 22: Blurred Lines Between Giving and Receiving"First, I love your photo!
Second, yes, I think you are right about things the misconception that giving only counts if it's unpleasant or painful. I believe in sacrifice, but sacrifice is a means to an end, not a virtue in…"
Sinjun left a comment for Eleanor Rigby"Wherever it is that you are, dearest, for heaven I am sure it is, I send you love, love, and love!"
lydiakelley left a comment for Eleanor Rigby"Thank you Eleanor. I suppose you are very right. I do have much purpose already. Thank you. =)"
Eleanor Rigby left a comment for lydiakelley"Welcome, welcome. I understand your may be looking for an "ultimate" purpose - I've heard this is a combination of what you are best at and what you most enjoy doing. But it sounds to me, as a single mom and student, that…"
Eleanor Rigby commented on yuri-lily's photo
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"This drawing makes me feel hopeful. Is this a self portrait in any way? Keep up the artwork. The world could never have too much art!"
Eleanor Rigby commented on unmnorth's blog post r4d12: Yuri"Thanks, Unmnorth, for your thoughtful post. I hadn't thought of that, but think I will head to the local Japanese Gardens in Seattle (we actually have a couple of them). I might also head to the Peace park with a strand of cranes…"
Ann commented on Eleanor Rigby's blog post Cycling On - Biting My Tongue!"I love this post! You are so right -- NOT doing or saying something can be a wonderful gift. Thank you for the reminder."
Eleanor Rigby left a comment for Chris with Henry Moore"Just FYI: I looked up and did a little research on both Henry Moore, and your sister's consulting business. Hope you are well. Thinking of you. Love, Rigby"
Eleanor Rigby commented on Sinjun's blog post Day Fifteen: Getting Lost and Loving it!"Thanks for sharing. This is something my wonderful husband always reminds me when we get lost or stuck in traffic in the car together. That the most important thing is that we are together, and nothing else really seems to matter that…"
Eleanor Rigby left a comment for Audra Gorrell"Audra - Welcome! Wishing you a fantastic journey! One of my "gifts" is to try to welcome all new members from the Pacific Northwest. I myself am located down south of you in Seattle, WA, USA, but we're still…"
Eleanor Rigby posted a blog postCycling On - Biting My Tongue!
It has struck me in the last few days that often our gift can be what we don't do instead of what we do. It puts me in mind of a short children's joke I knew in my youth: A boy goes to his teacher and pleads, "Teacher, you would never blame me for something I didn't do, would you?" And the teacher replies, "Ofcourse not." And the boy answers back, "Good. I didn't do my homework." My husband and I have been tackling a number of projects on top of my health issues, and his looking for a job to…See More
yuri-lily left a comment for Eleanor Rigby"Hi, Eleanor!!! Thank you for your warm comments on my blogs! I can't communicate in English well, but I hope you can feel my thank. I sold my pictures sometimes. But I hadn't been drawing during few years. I want to try to sell my picture…"
Abigail commented on Eleanor Rigby's blog post Round Two - Journal?"I love this! I grew up in a town where such pleasantries were far more common, and I say all the time how I miss it. Well, shouldn't I be doing something about it?! Thanks for the reminder. :)"
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- Healing; to create a better world; to practice what I preach; to create room to receive; at the suggestion of a dear friend; to open my heart; to help calm my mind and help me feel productive during a difficult time with my health and after losing my job
- What I'd most like to receive:
- Ultimately I would like to improve the world; and improve the quality of lives through a more peaceful and caring world; is it too corny to ask for World Peace? I don't know, I just know you won't get what you don't ask for...
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- Chris Fullerton, Denver, CO
- About me:
- I'm 44 y.o. dealing with Atypical "benign" brain turmors - and my docs and I are running out of time and possibly medical solutions so my remaining time on this planet may be short; I have the greatest husband, and amazing family and friends. I am not currently working, but have built my career around dong database work for non-profits which I love to do.
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Cycling On - Biting My Tongue!
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 3:02pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
It has struck me in the last few days that often our gift can be what we don't do instead of what we do. It puts me in mind of a short children's joke I knew in my youth:
- A boy goes to his teacher and pleads, "Teacher, you would never blame me for something I didn't do, would you?" And the teacher replies, "Ofcourse not." And the boy answers back, "Good. I didn't do my homework."
My husband and I have been tackling a…
Continue Round Two - Journal?
Posted on March 16, 2011 at 12:13pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
I've started my Round Two, or maybe I should say I am post-Round One of the 29-Day Giving Challenge. I have not been keeping a journal of my giving, which I thought would be okay, but I'm rethinking that. My thinking was that giving and receiving should become part of the fabric of my life, and I do say Grace now every day, several times a day, to express my recognition of the abundance in my life. During Grace, I also consider what it…
Continue A Finish Line or Starting Line
Posted on March 9, 2011 at 1:00pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
Day 29 has just come and gone (yesterday). Am I finished or just beginning? I'd say some of both! Welcome to the cycle of life, say I.
Besides giving actual gifts of…
Continue Days 19 - 22: Blurred Lines Between Giving and Receiving
Posted on March 1, 2011 at 1:43pm 10 Comments 0 Likes
I think it a wonderful thing when the lines between giving and receiving become blurred because it indicates several important things. First, it is likely in this stage that one's subconscious is now fulling taking part in the giving, so it has become "habitual" to be thoughtful and generous towards others. Second, if you recognize that you are receiving when giving, then one is more likely to keep repeating that…
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- At 7:57am on September 8, 2011,
Lois55 wwt said… To Eleanor's family, I cannot imagine what this day is for you, i am sure extremely sad. I just want you to know that Eleanor meant a lot to us here and she really made a difference to all who crossed her path. God Bless you all...please take care,
- At 3:55am on September 8, 2011,
Deb~ Community Manager said… YOU ARE MISSED~ XOXO
- At 9:44am on April 23, 2011, Deb~ Community Manager said…
- I HAVE BEEN THINKING OF YOU TODAY ELEANOR~ XO
- At 5:59pm on April 16, 2011, Lois55 wwt said…
XOXOXO
- At 3:16pm on April 3, 2011, Deb~ Community Manager said…
- Missing you Eleanor~ xoxo
- At 7:40pm on March 26, 2011, Jane said…
- Eleanor -- Please let us know if there is a book club in heaven. I will donate a book in your name tomorrow. Rest in peace.
- At 5:56am on March 25, 2011, Sinjun said…
- Wherever it is that you are, dearest, for heaven I am sure it is, I send you love, love, and love!
- At 5:20am on March 25, 2011, Deb~ Community Manager said…
- God bless you Dearest Eleanor. You are missed sweet Lady. May the Angels be rejoicing to have you with them. I love you... xoxo
- At 5:15am on March 25, 2011, Lois55 wwt said…
- You will be forever in our hearts here, Eleanor....You are flying with the Angels..xoxoxo
- At 6:22am on March 21, 2011, lydiakelley said…
- Thank you Eleanor. I suppose you are very right. I do have much purpose already. Thank you. =)
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