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Welcome to this fantastic journey. I am organizing a Holistic WorldWide Day. It will be a place and day where opportunities for giving will be much appreciated. Would you like to read more? See http://www.lupierro.wordpress.com
Mar 30, 2010
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silvana commented on Mark Ludmer's blog post 'Day 1 Round 3'
Hello from Australia Mark, that is an awesome idea. Has this process changed you? I imagine it may have had a great impact in your life. Bright Blessings Silvana
Dec 21, 2009
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silvana commented on yonkersbaby's blog post 'Day 29 Round One Broken hearted.'
Ynkersbaby i am sorry to hear of your loss *hugs* I hope you feel better soon. blessings and healing your way Silvana
Dec 21, 2009
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Day 10 – 15 ~ giving receiving in harmony with it all

Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family: Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one.-- Jane HowardI have gone through a period of madness at work I finished last Friday for the Christmas holidays and it feels good to slow down. My concentration has been around giving but not connected with money or material things.I spent more time acknowledging people I didn’t know by saying hello and being genuine with my questions.I helped colleagues at work by taking…See More
Blog post by silvana Dec 21, 2009
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silvana commented on happynetwork's blog post 'Giving Suggestion : No money ? Free Gift !'
Brilliant Gifts Happy Giving Journey Silvana
Dec 21, 2009
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Joyce Kirby commented on silvana's blog post 'Day 9 ** The smallest deed is better than the greatest intention **'
Love your photos!! Great give to your colleague!!
Dec 15, 2009
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Day 9 ** The smallest deed is better than the greatest intention **

I want to challenge myself in this highly commercial time of the year to give alternate things rather than give things that are connected to money for at least for one week. I want to see what impact that has one me see how creative i can truly be.Gift:Today i took photos for my colleague at a community presentation. It is one of the things I truly love to do. Capturing those moments frame by frame there is something very Zen like or shall i say present moment. So i gave my time to that little…See More
Blog post by silvana Dec 15, 2009
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silvana commented on Barbara Nahmias's blog post 'Secret Giving'
Hi Barbara, I had a friend look at the site and her comment to me was that it seemed a little commercial because alot of the gifts were around money. Well i can understand also where you are coming from however I must say i find it very soothing to…
Dec 15, 2009
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silvana commented on Linda Gross's blog post 'Day 5'
Hi Linda, What a brilliant idea :) Happy Giving & Bright Blessings to you Silvana
Dec 15, 2009
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silvana commented on silvana's blog post 'Day 7 ~ Reflection'
Hi Paula, thanks for stopping by. Bright Blessings Silvana
Dec 14, 2009
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silvana commented on Paula Swenson's blog post 'Kiva today'
Hi Paula, What a wonderful concept i have not heard of that organisation before. Its good to know that we can make a difference with our contributions. Bright Blessings Silvana
Dec 14, 2009
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silvana commented on silvana's blog post 'Day 8 Giving of one self'
Hi Harriet and Deb, Yes Harriet volunteers are gift from the heaven without their support Australia would stop. The government, NGO would not be able to deliver services to the community. They are what we call "Community Treasures". Deb…
Dec 14, 2009
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silvana commented on Jane's blog post 'D5- SCR -Went to a community play, learned Scrooge was transformed by giving, met a Kindred spirit and gave her a book'
Hi Jane, Its unbelievable that can be so cruel to children it really upsets me. I went to the pictures with my kids and so the commercial for "Lovely Bones" i believe that its been released soon i thought to myself i would go crazy if that…
Dec 14, 2009
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Hi Jane, thanks for letting me know about the book I will check it out while I am on hollidays. Its my pleasure to share the photography with others. Bright Blessings to you Silvana
Dec 14, 2009
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Hello -- I am reading Inspiration your utlimate calling and listening to the secrets of aninspirational life -- so I am trying to figure out which on I got the 3:00 - 4:00 time frame. You pictures are breathtaking!
Dec 14, 2009
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Giving connects two people, the giver and the receiver, and this connection gives birth to a new sense of belonging. * Deepak Chopra
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its a great idea
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that is a secret
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Day 10 – 15 ~ giving receiving in harmony with it all

Posted on December 21, 2009 at 4:41am 1 Comment



Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family: Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one.

-- Jane Howard




I have gone through a period of madness at work I finished last Friday for the Christmas holidays and it feels good to slow down. My concentration has been around giving but not connected with money or material things.



I spent more time acknowledging people I didn’t know by…
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silvana

Day 9 ** The smallest deed is better than the greatest intention **

Posted on December 15, 2009 at 3:32am 3 Comments



I want to challenge myself in this highly commercial time of the year to give alternate things rather than give things that are connected to money for at least for one week. I want to see what impact that has one me see how creative i can truly be.



Gift:

Today i took photos for my colleague at a community presentation. It is one of the things I truly love to do. Capturing those moments frame by frame there is something very…
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silvana

Day 8 Giving of one self

Posted on December 14, 2009 at 2:14am 3 Comments



Thought for today





love builds up the broken wall

and straigtens the crooked path.

love keeps the stars in the firmament

and imposes rhythm on te ocean tides

each of us is created of it

and i suspect

each of us was created for it”



Maya Angelou quote



Volunteering: are people who offer their service of their own free will



I took an hour off to help out in a volunteer…
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Day 7 ~ Reflection

Posted on December 13, 2009 at 4:11am 4 Comments



“The world is a looking glass and gives back to every man the reflection of his own face.”



I had a wonderful day today with my family we went to the pictures together and spent time talking as families often do. My son Jonathan cooked dinner while we were gone and it was such a gift to find a meal prepared. I so miss the kids being little and having our big family discussions with our meal. Now quite often Sundays we get together…
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At 6:55pm on July 10, 2010, Erin MErin M said…
Have a wonderful day!
At 7:00am on July 10, 2010, Deb~ Community ManagerDeb~ Community Manager said…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
At 4:46pm on March 30, 2010, Deb~ Community ManagerDeb~ Community Manager said…
Happy day to you Silvana!
At 4:38pm on March 30, 2010, lulu said…
Welcome to this fantastic journey. I am organizing a Holistic WorldWide Day. It will be a place and day where opportunities for giving will be much appreciated.
Would you like to read more? See http://www.lupierro.wordpress.com
At 5:51am on December 14, 2009, JaneJane said…
Hello -- I am reading Inspiration your utlimate calling and listening to the secrets of aninspirational life -- so I am trying to figure out which on I got the 3:00 - 4:00 time frame. You pictures are breathtaking!
At 5:15am on December 11, 2009, Madonna M gave silvana a giftMadonna M
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Have a great day Silvana!
At 12:49pm on December 10, 2009, Deb~ Community Manager gave silvana a giftDeb~ Community Manager
At 12:49pm on December 10, 2009, Deb~ Community ManagerDeb~ Community Manager said…
Thank you so much Silvana! Beautiful name! I feel blessed every day to be here with you all! Thanks so much for sharing your blogs and photos! They are so uplifting :o) Blessings to you!
At 6:10am on December 9, 2009, ChantelleChantelle said…
Thank you for your lovely comment on my blog. I love the pictures you post. They are very serene. Have a great day 4!
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