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Hi Fiona - I feel a bit out of touch and alignment of my true self, this might be a wonderful gift to experience. Blessings to everyone who desires this gift and thank you for generous offer.
Replied Nov. 22, 2009
Closing Discussion for CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR BOY DYING OF CANCER
Thank You for sharing this story and the opportunity to reach out to Noah - we are sending him a card. many Blessings.
Replied Nov. 11, 2009
Giving Thanks - What Are You Grateful For Today?
A few of my gratitudes: 1. To be alive, awake and breathing today - to live!! 2.My health 3 To be living in the best country in the world 4. The love and health of my family (kids and husband, inlaws…
Replied Nov. 10, 2009
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Sparkles, what a sweet heart you have to want to get your friend some help. I feel so badly for her and her family, way too much to bear! And good luck to you, hoping everything works out for you!
This is a great 2010 goal. We should all follow your lead on living more in the NOW. Thanks!
Hello Friends - I had a great first round and started day one of round 2 but had to fight to be motivated to continue past day 2 (a few weeks back). I must be attracting to me some energy that needs to shift because boy let me tell you, my faith and…
I love Happy Now Year!!! That's a great way of putting it! Thank you!
At the end of my last 29 Day cycle (December 31st) I pledged to live 2010 and the rest of my life in the "NOW" and not worry about the future or past. I have wanted to do this numerous times, but to no avail because it is difficult not to allow your…
Carpe diem 2010! Thanks for this great blog and thanks to you great son for his service to all of us.
Hello Everyone - I cannot believe that yesterday was day 29!!!! This was my second attempt, I restarted my giving at Day 18 because I lost track and broke my energy so i decided to start again. I feel great - how timely that I finished my 29th day r…
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- After 20 years with the same company, I am currently unemployed and see this as the opportunity of a lifetime. Like a million other people, I want a purposeful life. I am so blessed with a husband, children, the greatest friends anyone could ask for, family, extended family and people in general who love and care about me. Recently, I have been spending alot of energy on law of attraction, gratitude and adundance. Even before these things had a name, I gave and was blessed so I want to do more and experience more blessings - I want to give and make life better for others because it feels joyful. So I need to understand how because I want to give more and receive more and feel the bliss that comes with the process. I feel at my greatest when I can give with no expectation of repayment.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- My divine purpose, Health and happiness for me and those I love, Abundant wealth and money that I can put to greater good, A job offer by Thanksgiving with greater fulfillment, freedom, benefits and pay than I ever have had, opportunity to serve others, the wisdom knowledge and opportunity to launch my book (to help others) and business (my handbag line), continue my higher education, Joy and abundance in all areas of my life - freedom to do what I want when I want and enjoy a long life with my husband and kids.
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- TV
- About me:
- I am 41, blessed with with 3 kids and the best husband in the universe. I live in Northern California, I love to travel, read, dance and spend time with friends and family. I love all seasons, but I loooooooove FALL and WINTER because tis the season to give. I am at the most interesting time of my life - after taking a buy out package from work, I am unemployed, but so excited because I know the right job, venture is on its way to me. I dreamt one day that I would write a book that everyone would find to be a source of joy and would enjoy reading. Everything is right in my life! It is exactly the way it is supposed to be so I can align with the greatness that is about to come my way.
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Day Three - From Sparkles (Job Interview round 2 and helping a friend in need)
January 27th...
I am grateful to be alive! My friend lost her husband to a heart attack this time last year (people, pleeeeeze hug your husbands/wives and don't go to bed mad EVER plus - take care of your hearts ). She has struggled so much with her teen boys (one is her sons friend who came to visit 8 years ago and whose parents never returned for him) since her hubbys passing. Today she just about had it---once again, they cut classes and are now suspended for 5 days. My heart goes out to her… Continue
I am grateful to be alive! My friend lost her husband to a heart attack this time last year (people, pleeeeeze hug your husbands/wives and don't go to bed mad EVER plus - take care of your hearts ). She has struggled so much with her teen boys (one is her sons friend who came to visit 8 years ago and whose parents never returned for him) since her hubbys passing. Today she just about had it---once again, they cut classes and are now suspended for 5 days. My heart goes out to her… Continue
Posted on January 27, 2010 at 3:23pm — 2 Comments
Day Two - From Sparkles (Thanks Deb and Harriett)
Day 2
AS promised, I will blog daily, good, bad, rain or shine. I immediately feel better when I visit this site and that is my goal - to just feel good. Let me start off today by thanking my Harriet and Deb for always leaving me the best supportive comments and sharing the humor in my blogs :)
Yesterday, I made the decision to hit that "reset button" and it worked. First thing this morning, recruiters started calling me again------thank you both for not just wishing that for me, but taking th… Continue
AS promised, I will blog daily, good, bad, rain or shine. I immediately feel better when I visit this site and that is my goal - to just feel good. Let me start off today by thanking my Harriet and Deb for always leaving me the best supportive comments and sharing the humor in my blogs :)
Yesterday, I made the decision to hit that "reset button" and it worked. First thing this morning, recruiters started calling me again------thank you both for not just wishing that for me, but taking th… Continue
Posted on January 26, 2010 at 3:56pm — 1 Comment
Day One - From Sparkles (hit that "reset" button)
Hello Friends - I had a great first round and started day one of round 2 but had to fight to be motivated to continue past day 2 (a few weeks back). I must be attracting to me some energy that needs to shift because boy let me tell you, my faith and patience (and pocket book) is being tested to the limits.
Car Repairs, laptop repairs (not to mention rude customer service), flooded garage and all of a sudden job prospects at a halt---BUT I am alive and healthy and I tell myself that this is temp… Continue
Car Repairs, laptop repairs (not to mention rude customer service), flooded garage and all of a sudden job prospects at a halt---BUT I am alive and healthy and I tell myself that this is temp… Continue
Posted on January 26, 2010 at 1:07am — 2 Comments
Day One - HAPPY "NOW" YEAR everyone - From Sparkles!!
At the end of my last 29 Day cycle (December 31st) I pledged to live 2010 and the rest of my life in the "NOW" and not worry about the future or past. I have wanted to do this numerous times, but to no avail because it is difficult not to allow your thoughts to drift off into the past and worry about the future - consequently, it ruins the joy of the present. So I hope everyone will join me and pledge to live more in the now. If you recall, my last blog I gave a gift of information about this to… Continue
Posted on January 11, 2010 at 5:10pm — 2 Comments
Comment Wall (20 comments)
- At 4:29am on January 4, 2010,
KindnessInvestor said…
- Thanks for the gift!
Your story has some similarities to my own. Although I have always been generous with my time and other resources, when I got laid off I definitely focused more on what I could be doing for others.
I hope 2010 brings you continues happiness and a new job!!
Hang in there!
Reed
- At 7:25pm on January 2, 2010,
Dawn said… - funny, that was the intention i set for this year, too - to appreciate the present more and not always be looking to the future for my happiness. we'll see how i do, too! Hugs, Dawn
- At 4:26pm on January 2, 2010,
Dawn said…
- Dear Sparkles,
thank you so much for the Zen link you shared for New Years! i bookmarked it so that i can read it a little at a time. there's so much there and i don't want to rush through it. may this new year be filled with love and happy adventures for you and yours! Hugs, Dawn
- At 6:24am on December 12, 2009, deb jolliff gave Sparkles a gift…
- At 6:24am on December 12, 2009,
deb jolliff said…
- WooHoo! So nice to receive the gift of your friendship this morning! Thanks, it makes my day! Your name makes me smile but having you as a friend does even more! Have a fabulous Saturday and may you receive many smiles and hugs today Sparkles! Hugs your way :o)
- At 8:14pm on November 29, 2009,
Rose said…
- You can do this - like you said this is the season for giving. There are so many opportunities to bless others and you will be blessed in return.
- At 7:22am on November 25, 2009,
ChakraKhan said… - so may i sing 'come on irene' to you! okay, i'm a cornball, sorry...heehee...yes, you are much more of a 'sparkles' indeed! so you would definitely love my daughter's tday outfit----pink sparkly tutu, white hoodie & pink sparkly chuckietees...well, have a joyfilled tday...xoxo
- At 5:06pm on November 19, 2009,
ChakraKhan said…
- OMG!!! yes sparkles yes yes yes...not just one job but two...matt received a job as a gm & is thriving! and i am partnering with a stay at home wellness biz with my landlord (who's had great success)...not only do i get to help others reach their health goals (perfect with my background as a doc), but i get to make a good income & do it on my own time...i see that you are in a similar position, so i'll keep you posted on how i do if you'd like...i would so love to pay it forward to you!!!! i bet you & i would have been buds in school, i just have that crazy feeling about us...know what i mean?...i mean with a name like 'sparkles', c'mon:) i am sending you the biggest, warmest {{HUG}} ever... thank you so much for your prayers!!!...my kids are beckoning, so i must run...xo
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What a lucky friend you have! I'm sure she knows it, too.
Maybe you are expecting too much too soon? I know that giving without any expectations of something in return isn't easy, but I'll bet if you try to just give (and even small gives are good ones, y'know) without expecting anything in return, you'll…
It's cold today, so I gave my daughters a Duraflame log for the fireplace.
This evening we went to see a Louisiana band here in Taos, NM. You'd probably be surprised at all the Louisiana bands that come here, but Taos is a major ski area, so it's also a tourist town.....and we have a LOT more live band entertainment than m…
9 stones - 9 love notes - 9 lucky, waiting people. :-)
My 29 gifts book came in the mail today. How great is that? I read it all today (but of course that means I can now reread it and that's even more fun.) I also now see what the pattern of the ritual is about and that's quite helpful. I even got to s…
Being snowed in, I decided to start reading Cami's book as a self give!! It is an awesome read and I didn't get much else done today!! Did my clicking gives and checked on 2 people who don't get out much. Made an avacado, grapefruit, lettuce salad t…
So yesterday I helped others by providing necessary coverage at work, and also setting limits for myself so that I can give work my best effort. This morning I gave myself a wonderful gift. I slept in a little bit then went for my run first thing, s…
Last night my left eye started bothering me, so I took out my contacts and went to bed shortly afterward. In the middle of the night, I woke up with my eye watering like crazy and swollen. All I could think about was the Disneyland outing I had plan…
gave a gift to myself today. ordered the book "29 gifts" off ebay. thought it was time to read it and then i plan to donate the book to the local library to share with others.
2 down...LOVED having a snow day today and knitting an entire blanket!
Blanket for you Deb!
THANK you... they are appreciated.
Thanks to all of you who have been supporting me. I am out of the hospital, but am having some problems with my hands that make using the keyboard challenging and painful. Hopefully I'll be back to blogging more regularly here soon.
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