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lettingo posted a blog postand then there's 8... (2 different kinds of giving?)
I seem not to have contiguous days -- at least not contiguous days of logging my gifts. I'll count this way for now to keep with the spirit of my intention rather than the letter...I am curious about the ways I give that are 'extra' -- really stretching or extending more than my habit to give, and the ways that I give that are 'normal' -- that feel like nothing more difficult than getting out of bed, or making a cup of tea. They happen almost without will...For example.I picked my friend up…See More
lettingo replied to Kendra's discussion Downloading Daily Good"For what it's worth, not a 'bummer' -- but pointing to precisely what this practice helps us to examine... where do our hearts close, & what triggers more & less open-hearted giving?
I'm guessing your friend was in a…"
lettingo replied to Kendra's discussion Downloading Daily Good"thanks for this -- I've downloaded & am enjoying today's quote of the day from George Eliot: "Wha do we live for if not to make life less difficult for each other?""
GloriaP commented on lettingo's blog post i've lost count is it seven??"Don't get discouraged. I have found your blog very inspiring. I like the way you write and the thought you put into it.
I don't see how that can be a bad thing."
lettingo posted a blog posti've lost count is it seven??
& I'm sure I've skipped days -- had some challenging days where any gift I could give was not to ask much more of myself. Anything else would have come at a heavy personal cost which doesn't amount to wholehearted giving...So here we are, begin again? Continue? I'll call it 7. I know there have been days where giving has occurred.... yesterday I picked a friend up from the airport, brought her home for dinner & then sent her on her way.In a moment I will go clean the dishes, & have…See More
lettingo commented on lettingo's blog post Day 6, Catching up on the listing..."well, it's seriously ugly -- & intentionally so. if my pal appreciates it, that's one thing, but if it doesn't remain ugly in her eyes, I have to try harder!!"
lettingo joined Erin's group
29Gifts Poetry Club
This group is for all the big hearted poets taking part in the challenge - in hopes of inspiring each other to write, and to give through their words, daily!
lettingo joined Wako's group
Green(er) Giving
This group is dedicated to discussing, brainstorming and advocating Giving Ideas that are green(er), sustainable--for People, Planet and Pocket--and fun.
Pauline Nolan commented on lettingo's blog post Day 4 - traditional giving & not out of the ordinary."I understand your reservations - you can always smatter in descriptions of what you are receiving - I find that many things and kind gestures come my way when I am consciously giving each day. I don't know if this is because focussing on giving…"
Maria Carroll commented on lettingo's blog post Day 1 - a personal "poem""I love the idea of writing a poem for a friend. I started writing poetry for the first time last year. I would love to write a poem for a friend. What a beautiful gift that would be to give or receive!"
lettingo posted a blog postDay 4 - traditional giving & not out of the ordinary.
I gave money to an organization that inspired me. I was prepared to NOT give (in fact, left my credit card @ home).hmmmfinding something increasingly distasteful about blogging about the giving... I'm watching it for now, & signing in ANYWAY.The blogging of the experience lands like i'm somehow trying to 'get credit' for having given rather than allowing the giving to naturally flow. It seems to take away from the beauty of the giving -- of the presence offered to a friend, the creations…See More
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- to remember my own humanity
- What I'd most like to receive:
- the benefit of the doubt
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and then there's 8... (2 different kinds of giving?)
Posted on December 31, 2009 at 11:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I seem not to have contiguous days -- at least not contiguous days of logging my gifts. I'll count this way for now to keep with the spirit of my intention rather than the letter...
I am curious about the ways I give that are 'extra' -- really stretching or extending more than my habit to give, and the ways that I give that are 'normal' -- that feel like nothing more difficult than getting out of bed, or making a cup of tea. They happen almost without will...
For… Continue
I am curious about the ways I give that are 'extra' -- really stretching or extending more than my habit to give, and the ways that I give that are 'normal' -- that feel like nothing more difficult than getting out of bed, or making a cup of tea. They happen almost without will...
For… Continue
i've lost count is it seven??
Posted on December 29, 2009 at 5:55pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
& I'm sure I've skipped days -- had some challenging days where any gift I could give was not to ask much more of myself. Anything else would have come at a heavy personal cost which doesn't amount to wholehearted giving...
So here we are, begin again? Continue? I'll call it 7. I know there have been days where giving has occurred.... yesterday I picked a friend up from the airport, brought her home for dinner & then sent her on her way.
In a moment I will go clean… Continue
So here we are, begin again? Continue? I'll call it 7. I know there have been days where giving has occurred.... yesterday I picked a friend up from the airport, brought her home for dinner & then sent her on her way.
In a moment I will go clean… Continue
Day 6, Catching up on the listing...
Posted on December 13, 2009 at 11:20am 2 Comments 0 Likes
Well, I'm sure now, that my count is off. (counting all the way to 6 seems to have challenged me!)
Friday I offered my appreciation to a friend facing a difficult challenge with what looked like courage.
Saturday, attending a party, i offered my presence and a hostess gift -- happy to have slipped out of my inward focus to put attention into finding something simple & thought out to offer.
Sunday, taking friends to a concert, picking up the tab. A friend of a… Continue
Friday I offered my appreciation to a friend facing a difficult challenge with what looked like courage.
Saturday, attending a party, i offered my presence and a hostess gift -- happy to have slipped out of my inward focus to put attention into finding something simple & thought out to offer.
Sunday, taking friends to a concert, picking up the tab. A friend of a… Continue
day 5
Posted on December 13, 2009 at 10:16am 0 Comments 0 Likes
listening appears to be my main way of giving.
today receiving the gift of breakfast & listening to a friend who is struggling in her primary relationship....
ahhh...
today receiving the gift of breakfast & listening to a friend who is struggling in her primary relationship....
ahhh...
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- At 11:58am on December 6, 2009,
Sharon D-29 Gifts Ambassador said… - Welcome to 29Gifts!
Enjoy your 29-Day Giving Challenge and don't forget to share your stories to help inspire others. Need help posting in your Personal Giving Blog? Follow these directions.
Help Us Reach our 29,000 Member Goal: Send this Invitation to friends, write about the challenge and include a badge or our video on your website, blog, Facebook, or myspace page.
The book 29 Gifts: How a Month of Giving Can Change Your Life, by 29Gifts Founder Cami Walker is now in stores. You can also buy through Amazon.
Our Gifts to You: Download our handy 29-Day Giving Calendar to help you track your gifts and our 29Gifts Notecard to accompany them.
Happy giving!
Sharon
29Gifts Welcome Wagoneer
- At 11:31am on December 6, 2009,
Deb~ Community Manager said… - Blessings for a wonderful journey Lettingo!
- At 9:49am on December 6, 2009,
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
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