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I haven't made time to write, but I have managed to be mindful of giving and receiving every day. The Giving Calendar really helps.

Most of gifts I've given haven't been that note-worthy. A few days I got almost to the end of the day, and realized I hadn't given a gift. Several times I fell back on "I tried to listen deeply to someone today." And luckily, I can always "count" a thumb massage for my guitarist husband, even if it's a short one!

 I did remember an…

I was curious to see if I could actively give while getting back to my regular routine of work and responsibilities.

While home sick, I had prepared a small bag of herbal teas, cough drops, EmergenC packets for my coworker, who'd also been sick. I had planned to gift it to him on Friday, but neither of us made it to work until Monday. So that was an easy gift that I had already prepared. I also chose to give the gift of being present and listening to anyone who needed to…

I haven't written in about a week, so I have some catching up to do. I have been "writing" these blogs in my head, though, and it is fun to have something to write about! I used to write regulary and even published a few pieces about 10 years ago, but I haven't felt inspired or motivated. When I do start writing, though, the stories pile up in my head until I get them out. So this is another unexpected "receive" of this process...I had no idea I would enjoy writing so…

February 4, 2012

Gifts Three and Four

It is so interesting that my experience with the challenge so far has been very different than my “normal” life. My typical day is FULL of people and activity. At the Wellness Center, almost every minute is scheduled with classes, personal training, cleaning, or other tasks that have to get done that day. When not at work, my time is booked with yoga practice, my other students, personal projects, running errands,…