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Why I'm choosing to give:
To get out of my self and broaden my world
What I'd most like to receive:
A kinder heart
How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
Hiptranquilchick.com
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Hmm, just another person on this earth.
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7,8,9

Posted on November 7, 2008 at 2:18pm 1 Comment

Day 7 I apologized to someone, even tho I thought she was being ridiculous - I gave her the gift of just apologizing for what she was upset about instead of defending myself or trying to make her "be more rational"



Day 8 I gave my husband a back massage. He had had a hard day, and he was on my last nerve complaining - instead of snapping at him I sat him down in a chair and massaged him. It made him stop talking too, without any argument ;)



Day 9 I agreed to take someone… Continue

Easy day 6 too

Posted on November 4, 2008 at 8:56pm 1 Comment

Well I voted, and I don't want to get political, but it feels nice to finally have "my guy" win - I was starting to feel like a jinx ;)

What I received was the great feeling that maybe things will change - even that they already have, dramatically. I mean I remember race riots and MLK being killed. This is great times

What I gave was a magazine subscription to a girl friend who is having a tough time in life.

Easy day 5

Posted on November 3, 2008 at 7:47pm 1 Comment

Toys for Tots emailed me to remind me Santa is coming to town, and so that was my gift for today.
I received the realization that some of the criticisms I have gotten and taken to heart lately have been ... crap. Long tortuous story of how I got there (it also came in my inbox, come to think of it!) but it was a great gift to receive.

Happy happy, peace and love.

How Could I Forget?

Posted on November 2, 2008 at 4:17pm 1 Comment

I received the most wonderful thing yesterday and forgot to mention it. The wonderful Mary Ann Cleary, artist and generous giver, picked my name for the day 5 painting give away. I'm so happy about that! It's so generous and I really love her art.

Thank you thank you thank you Mary Ann

Day 4

Posted on November 2, 2008 at 4:09pm 1 Comment

This one I am proud of myself for. Felt like crap, still have tummy flu, but realized at 7pm I hadn't given anything. Instead of saying 'oh missed another day' I dragged my nauseas self out of bed, logged onto WUAH, saw someone asking for coupons, went to recycling bin and sorted through our Sun paper to send them to her. It's a very small gift, but the shift is the effort I put into it. That makes me happy.



What I received, was hearing the birds having this long conversation in the… Continue

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At 6:54pm on December 12, 2008, Paddy Rose said…
I'm behind in responding, dear Lisa, who misses the Bay Area. How is it in Virginia? You still doing okay amidst these holidays?
At 5:35am on November 1, 2008, Sabriyah Fatimah said…
Thanks for the kind comments. Trying my best day by day. Happy giving.
At 9:25pm on October 11, 2008, Sarah P said…
thanks for signing the petition, too. I thought it seemed like a really good cause. (: I'm always happy when I can share my giving opportunities with others.
At 11:02pm on October 9, 2008, Lois said…
Lisa, thank you for your encouraging words - I am so inspired by this awesome community of givers. Wow! Peace and blessings....
At 1:52pm on October 7, 2008, Kirsten said…
RESET BUTTON EXPERIMENT #1

At 1:24pm on September 30, 2008, Stacey S. said…
Your welcome~ It really is a great website!
At 10:32am on September 29, 2008, Stacey S. said…
Welcome! can't wait to read about your journey! Enjoy!
At 10:16am on September 29, 2008, Kimberly said…
Hey Lisa. Welcome to an inspiring group. Happy giving, Kimberly
At 10:14am on September 29, 2008, Ann Hite 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 the directions here.

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Good giving!

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