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Awesome post Genuine. I really appreciate your candor and overall good will. Even something viewed as "negative" is really just a positive that's got a little dust on it. Talking to the parent about that incident will hopefully yield more positive b…
Annie, keep up the joy and great giving work. A Dairy treat from the Queen of all dairy goodness is probably THE most wonderful way to cap a day at any age! :)
Leaf, thank you for this very soothing, enjoyable, and very insightful post. I love the image of tilling our lives in the same way we till the land: with love, forgiveness, patience, dedication, and openness to the surprises that our sowing yields.…
This is really awesome! I love the first paragraph of your post. In fact the whole thing made me smile and laugh. Way to find an inspiring give and go with it :)
What a great idea! I think I may be doing this :)
I love reading your blogs --so much fun!
Your time wasn't the gift to your friend; YOU were!
I completely agree with you regarding this community and challenge.
Brilliant, Sheila, brilliant! Thanks for sharing :-)
~peace and joy~
Great idea, will try some of that myself. Thanks for sharing!
Congrats on 29! I really, really appreciate your sentiments and your articulation of the giving process. The notion about attitude coloring the quality of our attention is so resonant. I have been feeling grumpy today and know that I have been infus…
Thanks for this reminder. You are so right. :)
wow! talk about the super fun gift that really keeps on giving :) Great work you're doing and what happy, happy news! You are a part of their wish realized...awesome!
So perfectly put!
Sheila your compassion and common sense are a gift to us all. I hope some of your 'cosmic ripples' spread some peace and joy through Massachusetts :-)
~peace and joy~
Happy Birthday! Keep up the good work and go easy on yourself as you make these really good self-discoveries. They are kind like karmic broccoli...they might not taste that great going down, but are really, really good for you!
Follow your instinct…
wonderful post..thanks for the peaceful, calm vibes!
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- I am giving to reach beyond myself and create a more connected community
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- peace, connection, a sense of purpose or clarity about my purpose
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Random Acts of Cyber Kindness
All of my greatest ideas come to me in the shower. I am certain that were Edison alive today he'd say something like "I had just put the conditioner in my hair when it hit me, there might be a way to talk to my Great Aunt Ida in Boca, using this telegraph thing and this phonograph technology. I could even patent my invention, maybe give it a zippy name, like an itelephonograph."
So that's where I was today when at least one of my Day 14 gives hit me: random acts of cyber kindness. I have notice… Continue
So that's where I was today when at least one of my Day 14 gives hit me: random acts of cyber kindness. I have notice… Continue
Posted on January 28, 2010 at 7:11am — 5 Comments
Lucky 13
Finally, a way to exorcise the bad juju associated with the number thirteen. I mean, there have been a series of horror movies devoted entirely to this very date, not to mention an unspoken agreement between parents that thirteen is the age where your hair grays overnight and you start to fantasize about calling driving to Beverly Hills and leaving your teenager on Branjelina's door step. But now, thirteen is just lovely double digit notched onto the giving belt. Thirteen days and climbing and t… Continue
Posted on January 27, 2010 at 12:06pm — 2 Comments
There Are No Small Gives, Only Thinking Makes it So
I live in Massachusetts. That's the state formerly known as the Blue one recently converted to the Red one, and pretty much hurtling toward the Purple one as so many people are voicing their anger, fear, and frustration with any number of things related to government both big and small. I have no intention of mucking up this lovely, peaceful, zen forum with a political discussion (exhale all). But the recent special election for the Massachusetts senate seat brought out the worst in people, in m… Continue
Posted on January 21, 2010 at 8:10pm — 2 Comments
Live the Dream, Give the Dream
Many are remembering Martin Luther King Jr. today, including almost every prominent news site. The Huffington Post, which both unnerves and amuses me for its larger than life photos and captions, making me want to ask "Why are you yelling at me Huffington Post??" caught my attention today. It features a pronounced black and white photograph of Dr. King walking surrounded by a slew of supporters. What struck me was how small the good reverend appears in the picture. We are used to seeing him cata… Continue
Posted on January 18, 2010 at 12:15pm — 5 Comments
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 8:50pm on January 16, 2010,
Southernly said… - Welcome, Sheila! We're all so glad you are part of this wonderful community. I look forward to the many gifts I know you have to offer. Bless you!
- At 6:00pm on January 16, 2010,
Stacey S. said… - Welcome to this amazing journey! So glad to have you with us!
- At 6:47am on January 16, 2010, deb jolliff gave Sheila a gift…
- At 8:45pm on January 15, 2010,
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
- At 7:17pm on January 15, 2010,
Colleen Friday said… - Welcome to 29Gifts!
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Phrases run through my mind "today I give with aplomb". Hmmm, really? "Today I give with panache". This doesn't seem quite right. "Today I give with amusement". There it is! Only someone amused would use words like aplomb and panache first thing in…
Space, acceptance and trust. Huge gifts!!
I printed it and put it on my bulletin board for all to see.
Thank you for caring enough about us to do this. ((HUGS)) :)
Wonderful gives Kathy. Have a delightful day.
You have such a giving heart, Mr. Pride.All gifts, I am sure, were appreciated, and of course the gift of health to yourself and to your wife as well. Many blessings to you and your family......Take care...
Thanks Barbara! I agree, when I recieve a friendly smile or brief acknowledgement from a stranger it always makes me feel good that that person took some time from there day to share something with me. I hope others feel the same way! I hope you hav…
Thanks for the comments and the beautiful picture ladies! Have a blessed day:)
That's great, Carla Sofia (beautiful name!)! I know your tenant appreciated your effort! Glad it worked out for you both! And offering smiles is one of the best ways to give gifts because think about it - it's like receiving a blessing to have someo…
How sweet and rewarding Brigid. :)
The first of four classes I'm teaching was last night - it's been a while since I've "taught" a class and it came out great! Took a little while for the folks to start participating but we soon ran out of time! Topic is healing, using Louise Hay's b…
Welcome Jennifer.
I am blessed too Forefoote. Have a great day.
All of us have days where we have to push ourselves to do something we know is good for us,
but we don't have the energy to do it. I know I do, and as you did, I feel better afterwards. Keep pushing Carla.
A gift of spirit and a gift of food. I am blessed.
Your welcome:)
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