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GREAT BOOK GIVEAWAY: Life Safari by John P. Strelecky - UPDATE - all entrants will win!
Erin.. What a wonderfully generous gift of the author! It is amazing how inspirational giving can be :-) I just received my copy of Cami's book today and I haven't been able to put it down!! I love…
Replied Nov. 13, 2009
GREAT BOOK GIVEAWAY: Life Safari by John P. Strelecky - UPDATE - all entrants will win!
As an avid reader always looking for another great read that is inspirational, this book certainly sounds like one I would love to enjoy! Heather
Replied Nov. 7, 2009
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It has been an amazing journey, and I am so grateful for the friends I have made here and for the new perspective I have as a result of living a more purposeful life. I realize that this was intended to help us be mindful of others, but I also reali…
Wow this challenge is flying by! I have already adopted a different mindset in so many ways...and becoming more mindful of the little things that can make a difference. Over the last few days my biggest accomplishments in giving were focused on help…
Stacey..what great gives! I love that idea :-) Did you make the tags?? I am not very artistic and always treasure the ability of others to express themselves that way ♥
There is a Compassion Revolution going on! Please check out this link and see how you can become involved!
CONGRATS LISA!! On reaching Day 29 and also for being a terrific mom!! I am a single mom to a 13 yo daughter and I soooo know what you mean..we all realize that the teen years are full of numerous challenges, but the ones that bring the tears and pa…
Cami's book is the BEST! I am sure it will be as inspirational to you as it has been to me and all of us :-) Sending you lots of positive healing energy and hugs...we are all here when you need one, or an ear, or maybe even a shoulder when the day i…
I think we can all relate to feeling that way..somedays your spirit soars, somedays your ego nags at you and makes you think you are all alone and nothing is right..don't you love it when the spirit wins out? :-) Could be the same situation from one…
you gave many wonderful gives to family and friends! i love watching the movie together!
Happy Wednesday, Gang!
Day 11
Unfortunately, my daughter who is 13 is just getting the really crappy part of becoming a "woman" and had to be picked up from school early in the day. I wasn't sure what my gft would be today, since I was home with he…
This was a great idea..mailing out a card today to someone who has really been there for me through so much and he is now in need of a little encouragement :-)
Sounds like you had a great time with your kids, too! I totally agree with how incredible this journey has been..the mindful giving and the daily meditation and reflection. It really has been a wonderful experience in so many ways. I hope you enjoy…
Great gives, Heather! Enjoy all the time with your daughter and good luck on your new projects... Blessings!
Day 10
Ah, a relaxing Sunday afternoon..one of those lazy days of staying in your pj's and indulging in reading or TV. My gift today was time for my daughter and we watched a marathon of the good ole cartoons...Bugs Bunny, Daffy and Porky Pig :-) I…
Gratitude Greetings - Giving Thanks at World Wide
November 3, 2009 at 12pm to November 26, 2009 at 11pm
In the spirit of the 29 Gifts movement, as well as the upcoming holiday, we'd like to encourage to join Gratitude Giving event by sending a card in the month of November to show your gratitude for someone in your life.
These cards can be hand made,…
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- I believe strongly in the message " Be the change you wish to see in the world" (Ghandi) There is nothing quite like giving of yourself in any way..small or large..and practicing random acts of kindness ROCKS!
- What I'd most like to receive:
- What I want most to receive is a sense of camaraderie and unity that comes when we treat each other as spiritual beings having a human experience instead of the other way around. The holidays are a very difficult time for me..I have lost my immediate family to various illnesses, including my parents..it will be a year for my dad and two years for my mom. I am blessed with an amazing daughter and want to continue to show her the importance of living a purposeful life and being thankful for what we DO have.
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- The Q Kindness Cafe on Facebook..how incredible are they? :-)
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- Former hospice RN, current Reiki Master. Owner and president of SpiritmovesmeReiki, Inc. Avid reader, occasional blogger, determined activist..Ambassador for Made By Survivors..passionate abolitionist! Proud mom of one amazing kid..we make each other laugh every day ;-)
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This week was the end of my giving challenge..and it's Thanksgiving, how appropriate!
It has been an amazing journey, and I am so grateful for the friends I have made here and for the new perspective I have as a result of living a more purposeful life. I realize that this was intended to help us be mindful of others, but I also realize that the greatest gift was a complete sense of freedom and love of myself that I never would have imagined I could feel. Digging deep and connecting with my innerself and loving who she is, completely..for the first time really, was life changing.… Continue
Posted on November 25, 2009 at 6:45pm — 1 Comment
Day 19, 20 and 21
Wow this challenge is flying by! I have already adopted a different mindset in so many ways...and becoming more mindful of the little things that can make a difference. Over the last few days my biggest accomplishments in giving were focused on helping my best friend who has been having a tough time realizing where he is in his life and where he is going..ironically, receiving the card I sent him as part of the Challenge really touched him and helped him see things in a different light. I am so… Continue
Posted on November 21, 2009 at 9:57am — 2 Comments
Days 12/13
Happy Wednesday, Gang!
Day 11
Unfortunately, my daughter who is 13 is just getting the really crappy part of becoming a "woman" and had to be picked up from school early in the day. I wasn't sure what my gft would be today, since I was home with her, but I did manage to pick up my friends kids as promised and help them with some homework questions on the way to drop them off :-) I picked up some of my daughters favorite munchies that she craves on my way home, and we watched one of her favorite… Continue
Day 11
Unfortunately, my daughter who is 13 is just getting the really crappy part of becoming a "woman" and had to be picked up from school early in the day. I wasn't sure what my gft would be today, since I was home with her, but I did manage to pick up my friends kids as promised and help them with some homework questions on the way to drop them off :-) I picked up some of my daughters favorite munchies that she craves on my way home, and we watched one of her favorite… Continue
Posted on November 18, 2009 at 10:49am — 2 Comments
Day 10/11- The Gift of Time
Day 10
Ah, a relaxing Sunday afternoon..one of those lazy days of staying in your pj's and indulging in reading or TV. My gift today was time for my daughter and we watched a marathon of the good ole cartoons...Bugs Bunny, Daffy and Porky Pig :-) I should have been doing a million other things, but I cherish this time with her and am very grateful for the relationship we have..the laundry could wait lol We really enjoyed it :-)
Day 11
Today I was asked by a close friend and previous Reiki stude… Continue
Ah, a relaxing Sunday afternoon..one of those lazy days of staying in your pj's and indulging in reading or TV. My gift today was time for my daughter and we watched a marathon of the good ole cartoons...Bugs Bunny, Daffy and Porky Pig :-) I should have been doing a million other things, but I cherish this time with her and am very grateful for the relationship we have..the laundry could wait lol We really enjoyed it :-)
Day 11
Today I was asked by a close friend and previous Reiki stude… Continue
Posted on November 16, 2009 at 3:26pm — 1 Comment
Comment Wall (13 comments)
- At 5:37pm on November 19, 2009,
Stacey S. said… - Heather,
I actually used the card that you can print from this website, although I do make cards sometimes, as I am an artist and scrapbooker. I just love leaving little surprises!
Stacey
- At 7:36pm on November 10, 2009,
Delilah Krasch said… - Hi, Heather!!! Happy to have you as a new friend! So enjoy meeting such amazing, giving people :)
- At 7:15am on November 10, 2009,
deb jolliff said… - What a lovely gift for the day, a new friend! Thanks and have a joyous day and evening too=o)
- At 7:05pm on November 8, 2009,
Sunflower said…
- Thank you, Heather, but I wasn't able to get the little hearts to work on my computer -- I have a laptop where there aren't separate keys for the numbers. :o(
- At 9:30am on November 8, 2009,
Dawn said… - here in east TX it started out cloudy but the sun is trying to break through now. sounds like you have a full day planned! i am making a fake TV for my son's birthday present - he put a $130,000 diamond encrusted television on his gift list as a joke so we are making one out of an old picture frame and some rhinestones LOL. we'll see how it turns out :-D
- At 7:43am on November 8, 2009,
Gayle Fleming said… - Heather Pier 1 sells UNICEF cards every year. These are the only holiday cards I send.
- At 6:27am on November 8, 2009,
Dawn said…
- welcome, Heather! thanks for asking me to be your friend. i try to live by that Gandhi quote, too - wear it on a pendant to remind myself. i am looking forward to getting to know you better. Hugs, Dawn
- At 8:28am on November 6, 2009,
Lubabat Scotland said… - Hello Heather!
Your idea sounds very interesting. Is there a way I can see the items? It would be woderful to include a handmade item in the Holiday Mail packages. I'd like to talk with you more about this.
- At 8:42pm on November 5, 2009,
CathyR said… - Welcome! I hope you get as much out of this journey as I have. There are so many amazing stories about giving! My life is much happier by giving and being a part of this! I found this site by the Q Kindness Cafe too! Although I have not been there yet - I plan to go. I am about 30 minutes away. If you come to Mineesota, we will go there!! Peace, Cathy
- At 1:25pm on November 05, 2009, Sunflower gave Heather DeAngelis a gift…
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I've been away from blogging but not giving. Still it is helpful to blog every day. On Saturday, my husband and I went out to breakfast with my son Shea's hockey team and I gave the waitress a double tip. On Sunday I made batches of caramel corn to…
I haven't been blogging every day, obviously and I'm not sure if I should be, but I'm doing it when I can! I have continued giving every day...I just love it! I will definitely continue. I helped a lady with her cart at the grocery store the other d…
Thanks for all your comments! This is the first time I've gone quite so public with my story. I've always imagined myself helping others through sharing my life's journey in some way. But I always found an excuse why I couldn't or shouldn't. So I've…
I have received a few gifts, tea, coffee and a co-worker bought me a cool ornament for my house. I have given quite a few out of the blue compliments. Offered to help with a few different things. I am hoping to give more and more!
I agree with that totally, I am a bit of a procrastinator sometimes and this has pushed me to do things NOW rather than think about it and potentially never get to it! What kind of yoga do you teach? I have just started to practice Ashtanga yoga. Ha…
Yesterday, to thank the receptionist at my office for appearing in a video for a website I'm working on, I bought her a bouquet of flowers + chocolates. It was a gift for me too as I got to have the strawberry and coffee flavour chocolates :)Either…
Thank you for talking about your creative blockage. When you have a very task oriented job i think it sucks your creative side. A book marker what a great idea. It is good to start small. have a great day. Michele
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