29-Day Giving Challenge

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Do you have ideas for simple gives?

For some reason, I never got around to this blog. These may have been mentioned, but just in case... Secretly put a love note in your mates briefcase/purse/computer bag/etc. Call your mom/dad and th…

Tagged: simple, give, ideas

Replied Jan 20

Great Holiday Giveaway: 29 Gifts Journal - WINNERS: chelleoconnell & tanyetta!

The 29 Gifts Commitment was such a wonderful experience for me, I went straight into round two. This journal is a wonderful way to keep the commitment going and be able to look back over time. Winnin…

Replied Dec. 23, 2009

Prayer Request for Jimmy

Sending prayers for your friend and for you. May he soon be well and home!

Tagged: transplant, friend, liver, illness, serious

Replied Dec. 21, 2009

The Missy Project

The Shack is a wonderful book, and was a gift to me from a friend. It is certainly a must read for anybody trying to find their spiritual anchor and direction. An avid reader, I have often walked int…

Tagged: philosophy, spirituality, books

Replied Nov. 24, 2009

 

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A big thank you to all who have posted on this blog. It is so wonderful to have your support and know that I'm not alone! :-)
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Southernly received a gift from yonkersbaby
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Southernly, seems like I was led here to your post! Always like to check on my 29giver friends' blogs, especially yours, since U & I are on a similar path 'Earth-time' wise (round 3). Your recent thoughts are echos of mine. My blogs have become more…
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Well, you read my mind! I couldn't agree more- that the posts may seem burdensome at times. We all have enough pressure in our lives. As long as we give, we don't have to document everything. I am sure this is not about a scorecard. Eating healthy,…
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Great Post! I can relate to your feelings and I understand that desire to not be so structured but to let the intuition direct your days. Wonderful observation about the kindness, awareness and opening of hearts that this giving challenge helps us r…
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Southernly received a gift from ML
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Dear Southernly. Recently I have been feeling the same way. I found I was not doing some of the things that I used to take and interest in. I too feel I need to spend a little time on my self. I too feel giving a natural part of myself. So I am goin…
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Thanks Southernly for this reminder! I, too, have at times put too much pressure on myself and have even experienced some guilt about not doing this exactly "right"! I love your statement that "whatever I have to give, on any givenn day, is enough."
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And to quote another favorite of mine- "Take it easy, take it easy Don't let the sound of your own wheels Drive you crazy Lighten up while you still can Don't even try to understand Just find a place to make your stand and take it easy"
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It's good for the soul.
What I'd most like to receive:
A sense of sharing.
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"Take these chains from my heart and set me free"

I've noticed several posts lately where it seems that others in our wonderful community feel like I do...like my gifts are too small, too simple, too easy, too, too something. I realized tonight, sitting here with my husband, listening to the music of great songwriters, that ceratin attitudes make it necessary to change gears once in while.

I've begun to feel pressured (self-imposed) to craft a blog every day about the gift of that particular day. Some days, I have to choose which give I want t… Continue

Posted on January 30, 2010 at 9:38pm — 12 Comments

Southernly

Mother Teresa

I came across this quote and wanted to share with all of you:

"Let us not be satisfied with just giving money. Money is not enough. Money can be got, but they need your hearts to love them. So spread your love everywhere you go."

Posted on January 28, 2010 at 9:29pm — 7 Comments

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3:9 - Lunch with a Mentor

There is a lady at my company that I've worked with since day one, and she is a mentor. She has always given me the best advice and has helped me navigate some difficult and sticky situations. Last week, she celebrated her 60th birthday, so I took her out to lunch today to celebrate. It was great spending time with her!

Posted on January 27, 2010 at 5:46pm — 2 Comments

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3:8 - Notes of Appreciation

My team at work achieved great success in 2009 and I wanted to say thank you in a very personal way. Today, I sent hand-written, personalized thank you notes to each of them sharing my appreciation for their specific contribution to our success.

Perhaps not very exciting today, but sincere. :-)

Posted on January 26, 2010 at 8:30pm — 5 Comments

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At 7:12am on February 08, 2010, yonkersbaby gave Southernly a gift
birds of a feather, tweet tweet LOL
At 2:13pm on February 4, 2010, Diane Tyrrell said…
Thank youso much for my birthday wishes - I had a wonderful day thank you, sorry for delay but computer has been out of action

Warm wishes

Diane
At 10:08pm on February 1, 2010, Beth Earle said…
Thank you for the birthday wishes. I was in Santa Fe for 4 days at a very special event. I have been in a course the past few months and this was the advanced training and "graduation" from that. I got to meet several of the people in person whom I had been spending so much time on the phone with for the course. Wonderful experience for me being with like-minded people who want to make a difference in the world. I was able to give some gifts while there too! ;)
At 6:18pm on February 1, 2010, Brent said…
Thanks for the warm welcome!
At 1:35pm on February 1, 2010, janice said…
Thank you so very much for the kind words, you are all so wonderful here!
At 5:39am on February 01, 2010, ML gave Southernly a gift
Thank you for the warm invite.
At 4:03pm on January 31, 2010, Connie said…
I'm having a little trouble figuring out how to reply to others, so I wanted to thank you for your welcome yesterday. It was very nice of you to say hello!
At 12:08pm on January 31, 2010, Stefanie Kyle said…
Thanks so much!
At 11:27am on January 31, 2010, Michele said…
Thanks for the warm welcome!...looking forward to 29 days plus eternity of gift giving!
At 9:34pm on January 30, 2010, Dawn said…
as you say, it's about heart and kindness not money. i was actually struggling today with a sense of inadequacy, of not being good enough. you are probably right that i am trying too hard. i will try to let go a little and see what the universe has to show me rather than trying to force things. thanks for your insight. Hugs, Dawn
 
 

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