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I've no doubt that this will mean a new beginning and that you, like the tea tree, will grow and flourish anew!
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The Ring

Today I gave something away that I shouldn’t have had in the first place. I’m not sure why I took it. It was just there, on the bedside table. A symbolic evidence to the end of my marriage. For three years it just sat there as reminder of my life that was. A witness, a promise. It yellowed with age, much like his complexion. I used to try it on, wear it around the house and on one occasion out. It was too big, felt awkward but bore such meaning. And then, this morning, I realised that I didn’t…See More
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Happy Saturday Jolene. xoxo
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Thanks so much!!
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Thanks debj and Harriet. Blessings and love to you both :)
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And then a miracle occurred

I believe I am a good person and good things do happen to me in return. I am very grateful for the fact that a have a successful business, a wonderful family and group of friends and a happy and a very comfortable life.Without meaning to sound arrogant, when something bad happens, I do feel a bit hard done by and undeserving of such fate because of the good I do.Take my cat running away for example, or how my marriage ended. I didn’t deserve such heart-ache.Over the years I have come to realise…See More
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Why I'm choosing to give:
I have just finished reading the book and I am inspired to take action.
What I'd most like to receive:
I would like my cat to come home (she did on 13 July 2010).
I would like to learn how to give mindfully without expecting any karmic rewards.
How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
The book - 29 Gifts
About me:
I am 30. Live in Johannesburg, South Africa. I own a public relations and communications company and consult on corporate social investment strategies. I have two cats - Pepys and Isabella.
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The Ring

Posted on August 15, 2010 at 7:54am 3 Comments

Today I gave something away that I shouldn’t have had in the first place. I’m not sure why I took it. It was just there, on the bedside table. A symbolic evidence to the end of my marriage. For three years it just sat there as reminder of my life that was. A witness, a promise. It yellowed with age, much like…

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And then a miracle occurred

Posted on July 14, 2010 at 1:44am 4 Comments

I believe I am a good person…

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Day 1 (Almost)

Posted on July 10, 2010 at 4:35am 2 Comments

In South Africa, the opportunity to give is simple because on every street corner, at every intersection, at every traffic light and in every suburb, there is someone in need.…

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At 9:43pm on October 05, 2011, Malinda gave Jolene a giftMalinda
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Wish you a wonderful day!!!!
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Wishing you a wonderful day!!!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOLENE!
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Happy Saturday Jolene. xoxo
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just because...
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Have a happy week ahead! xoxo
 
 
 

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