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Why I'm choosing to give:
I've been trying to get rid of things that no longer serve a purpose in my life and that may benefit others by being made useful.
What I'd most like to receive:
I would like to feel an improved flow of energy in my life, which I currently feel is blocked and stagnant. This includes improved inter-personal relations and increased financial prosperity.
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About me:
I have been in recovery for severe depression after car accident related injuries. While I've been unemployed, I've led yoga groups, sung in church choir, helped the local theater and worked for charities. Those activities have utilized skills and talents of mine that I've not been able to gain a living from doing, but that I enjoy sharing with others. I often feel that people are more interested in getting something than giving of themselves to others. That is why I love the principle of this experiment. I think it would be interesting to keep track of these gifts while making a solid pattern of giving for 29 consecutive days just to see what that's like.
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What Comes Around Goes Around (Round #2 Day #2)

Posted on November 6, 2008 at 9:24am 2 Comments

I gave scented soaps to a friend who let me borrow her dolls again this year for Leslie's window display. Another merchant (whose window I decorated last year) let me borrow the same hats for the dolls this year. Leslie was pleasantly surprised! She loved the old Flexible Flier sled I brought over to put the dolls on. I sold all my Christmas Fund Raiser tickets for German choir. Judy was so happy, she not only gave me more tickets, but she and some other German Choir club members bought quilt… Continue
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Where did Day #29 go???

Posted on November 4, 2008 at 5:07am 1 Comment

I sat down and did the math and couldn't believe that Day #29 has long past! So I think today is as good a day as any for new beginnings. After all I did buy a New Beginnings Karma symbol today of the holy scribe Ganesh "Remover of Obstacles" with my Karma points, so I feel it's an auspicious day. I'm giving myself the gift of health today by going for a cholesterol screening. I also look forward to giving a gift of friendship and being a noble citizen by voting today. Starting Sunday and all… Continue
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Oh Shame on Me!

Posted on October 31, 2008 at 9:23am 0 Comments

Oh Shame on me for loosing track of whatever day of giving I'm on! Daily blogging definitely got harder for me the busier I got with all these great giving ideas! I had a great time yesterday shopping with my mom. I had to see what was wrong with my cell phone. Luckily, the battery wasn't making proper contact so it just needed to be reset and that was FREE! I was so relieved and happy to hear it that I asked my mom (who took me there) if she'd like to have a look round her favorite clothing… Continue
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Mindful Giving

Posted on October 28, 2008 at 4:07pm 2 Comments

I've gone 10 days without blogging about my gives. I wondered if my shift in focus meant I was being less mindful? I thought real hard on it and I know from blogging and mindfulness of my daily actions that I'm very giving to those in my inner circle. However reaching beyond that comfort zone is a bit more difficult for me, but by making the effort I found that that sort of giving, expecting nothing in return is it's own reward. If one person considers a mere smile at a stranger giving as… Continue
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How Gifts can Change Relationships

Posted on October 17, 2008 at 5:03am 1 Comment

Yesterday at my son's soccer match I was looking out for one mother who went out and bought pizza for all the boys at an away game this season since they wouldn't get home until after 8:30 pm. When my son told me of this I was really grateful to Sally for doing that kind deed. This daily giving notion really got me thinking about taking action. So I brought a jar of my homemade Strawberry Rhubarb Jam to the game. When I spotted Sally I went over and gave it to her and told her how grateful I… Continue

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At 7:02am on November 14, 2009, RuthRuth said…
Kirsten, there are so many great gives in your blogs. You're an inspiration at living life to the full.
At 10:17am on January 1, 2009, Sabriyah FatimahSabriyah Fatimah said…
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At 9:15am on December 14, 2008, Sabriyah FatimahSabriyah Fatimah said…
Hello- Haven't heard from you for a while- I hope all is well with you. I thought this was nice for everyone regardless of religion or beliefs. Have a peaceful, beautiful day of the spirit.

A holiday affirmation:

I embrace the holiday season with joy and an open heart. I look at this time of year through the eyes of a child full of excitement. I gift others with kindness and a sincere smile. I feel at peace and view my life as the miracle that it is.

from Phylameana's wonderful holistic healing email
At 8:19am on October 17, 2008, StaceyStacey said…
Hi Kirsten,
Thanks for the message. I enjoy writing about everything from poetry to politics. If someone has a topic I like writing about it. :)
Have a great day.
Stacey
At 6:46am on October 8, 2008, LeislLeisl said…
Ha! Thanks for the reset button. It's perfect. I'm sure it will get a lot of use. In fact, I think I'll break it in right now. :-)
At 6:58pm on October 7, 2008, Stacey S.Stacey S. said…
LOL thanks for the reset button!!!!!! you are so fun!!!!!
At 6:12pm on October 7, 2008, LisaLisa said…
Oh my I love my reset button! Thank you, that's hysterical. Now I just hope I don't wear it out!!
PS Thanks also for the cookbook recommendation - I will give it a try from my local library. You're a sweetie.
At 8:00am on October 5, 2008, Megan McGearyMegan McGeary said…
Hi Kirsten,
The yoga wshops I refer to are usually the ones that may be a plane ride away, with a few big names leading the courses.
At 7:26pm on October 2, 2008, WhitneyWhitney said…
Thanks for your comment. I hope there is a 3! I love your give of bringing dinner to cheer a friend up!
At 2:27pm on October 2, 2008, Angela GreenAngela Green said…
Hello Kirsten,
The resaon I do not ask my mother for anything is because it doesn't do me any good. She walked out of my life when I was 10 years old and she has been walking out on me ever since. She doessn't even try to be good to her kids. She thinks the world of her worthless man and thts the only person shes worried about. She lives about 3 houses up from me and I was scolded by hot water on Christmas and I was unable to walk for 2 weeks. I would see her walk by my house and never stop. That hurt me so bad.I love her but she is not capable of returning the favor so I just stop trying. I am so glad that you and your mother get along. I wish I could with ine,but, I think it's too late. Her choice not mine. Have a great day and thank you for the listening ear.
 
 
 

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