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Why I'm choosing to give:
I want to change the world in small steps.
What I'd most like to receive:
Peace, harmony, health
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I'm a (very) small business owner in Pittsburgh, PA and a self-taught mixed media artist.
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Buddha Thought for the Day

Posted on January 29, 2009 at 11:01am 1 Comment


Thought for Thu, 29 Jan 2009
from Buddhist Thought of the Day
No matter what one does, whether one's deeds serve virtue or vice, nothing lacks importance. All actions bear a kind of fruit. - Buddha...

Having a Giving Spirit and Round 1, Day 13

Posted on January 29, 2009 at 8:11am 1 Comment

I read this post today on My Supercharged Life about having a giving spirit and thought I'd share it with all of you here. Several take-aways for me from the article:



"It's the giving that counts, not what the receiver makes of the gift" - a friend who is very "anti-clutter" once told me that when she receives a gift, she enjoys it and then has no qualms about getting rid of it -- at first,… Continue

Round 1, Day 12 - Reconnecting and Celebrating Your Mistakes

Posted on January 27, 2009 at 7:58pm 1 Comment

Today I reached out to a friend that I hadn't communicated with in several years. Her initial response was kind of frosty but I persisted. I eventually got a short but nice email back from her earlier today letting me know what is going on with her. I was concerned with her initial terse reply but I'm glad I didn't let it put me off. It was good getting in touch and reconnected.



I would also like to share with all of you a wonderful post that I read today on the Zen habits blog on… Continue

Catching Up, Days 6-11, Round 1

Posted on January 26, 2009 at 2:57pm 3 Comments

I haven't posted in a while so I'm listing my gives in one fell swoop!



Day 6 -- I gave a bag of groceries to the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank

Day 7 -- I gave a donation to St Jude Children's Research Hospital

Day 8 -- I donated a bag of clothing to the church across the street from my home

Day 9 -- I gave several boxes of books and magazines to my local library (I got some exercise doing this too!)

Day 10 - I hand delivered an order to a customer (I never do… Continue

Round 1, Day 5 - Everyone is an Artist

Posted on January 18, 2009 at 3:51pm 2 Comments

Today I signed up to be a volunteer for the following organization:



Everyone is an Artist:



Everyone as Artist is Pittsburgh's only full-time art gallery and studio dedicated to artists with disabilities. Art instructor coordinates art classes five days a week for clients with developmental disabilities and gallery exibits occur every two months. Craft products featuring client artwork are also sold in the gallery.



Volunteers are needed to assist in… Continue

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At 8:45pm on November 16, 2009, Stacey S. said…
Just checking in to see how you are? hope all is well! have a great day!
At 8:23pm on April 22, 2009, Pamela said…
Kim,

Thanks for the friend request, I've been really busy working on my business.
At 3:58am on January 18, 2009, Peter said…
You are welcome Kim, I hope your giving journey is wonderful one.
If you need any help, let me know. I'll make up an answer until I have a useful one for you.
I am glad you enjoyed the Baba video, he makes it look SO easy :)
namaste
Peter
At 7:04pm on January 15, 2009, Stacey S. said…
that is so cool! thanks for reading my posts! I think the pound for pound challenge is great!
At 8:18am on January 15, 2009, Stacey S. said…
Your welcome, I look forward to reading all about your giving.
At 9:00am on January 11, 2009, Stacey S. said…
Welcome to this amazing journey! I am on round five of my giving and have gotten so much from doing this challenge, the warmth and energy from this site is awesome. glad to see another PA member join.
At 4:12am on January 11, 2009, Peter said…
Hi and welcome. I'm so glad you decided to join us.

Enjoy your 29 Days and don't forget to share some stories to help inspire others. If you need help posting in your Personal Giving Blog, follow these directions.

Help Us Grow: Please help spread the word. Send this Invitation to friends, write about the challenge and include a badge or our video on your website, blog, facebook, or myspace page.

Check out our CAUSE OF THE MONTH. For the month of January, our cause is “Your Local Library” - Local libraries are one of our least valued and most underfunded community resources. Please join us in supporting your local library in one of the many ways listed here: http://givingchallenge.ning.com/forum/topics/january-cause-your-local


Also PLAY GIFT TAG! Help support the 29Gifts Community and have some fun too by 'playing' with these beautiful and unique gift tags. It's the gift that multiplies – a gift to the 29Day Giving Challenge, and a gift to those who receive them too! These funds go to help offset the costs of maintance and hosting for our website and community, making it possible for everyone to continue to revive the giving spirit in the world. Plus, donating enters you in our contest for a $10 iTunes Card!

Happy giving!

P.S. Don't miss our handy 29-Day Giving Calendar, which helps you keep track of your gifts. And keep your eye out for weekly Giveaways and Raffles!
At 9:15pm on January 10, 2009, Elly Rose said…
Welcome to the Challenge. It will be an exciting experience. This community is so wonderful and the challenge stretches you. I will be looking for forward to reading your blogs.
Love and Light,
Elly Rose
 
 
 

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