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sunshine commented on Mary Loging's blog post 'You Can't Out Give the Giver'
Amazing story - thanks for sharing.
yonkersbaby commented on sunshine's blog post 'Humble pie – serving for 1'
Feel better very soon! Self care is also included as a gift, rest up on the weekend if you can!
gridone commented on sunshine's blog post 'Humble pie – serving for 1'
Your post made me laugh. Hope you are feeling better real soon. Peace.
Humble pie – serving for 1
Well I’m sick. Not minor cold sick, but seriously feeling horrible. My body aches so much I feel like I’ve been hit by a truck. Frankly, this sucks. I very rarely get sick and I’m just plain mad something had come long and knocked me down for the count. Sure, I’ll be fine in a few days, but right now I’m rather annoyed. Hard to feel like giving when you are wallowing in self pity.The week started out so well.Day 10 – give to coworker of finishing special project for her.Day 11 – first gift to…See More
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sunshine replied to Ruth's discussion 'RAFFLE Giveaway this hand made one of a kind Hamsa!only 2 DAYS LEFT!'
Ruth - this really is beautiful. Thank you so much for posting in a raffle.
sunshine commented on sunshine's blog post 'Beauty really is in the eye of the beholder.'
Thanks - this really is a journey I hadn't expected.
Beauty really is in the eye of the beholder.
Today, a gift came back to me and it was awesome. I'm so happy because my husband decided just out of the blue to help with housework and vacuumed the entire downstairs. I know, it may not seem like much to some but to me it meant a great deal.I almost spoiled his efforts when I started to get critical of his process, but I'm happy to say I was able to step back and just busy myself with a different task. At the end of his efforts he did an outstanding job and I made sure I let him know how…See More
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sunshine replied to Mary Johnson's discussion '29Gifts Art Show' in the group Artists
Thanks Carole!
When you try to upload do you recieve and error message or do you see just html code. If code, then your upload worked and your picture will be displayed after you post.
Letting go and learning to share
The paradigm shift has begun… sometimes it is can be okay to not have a planWoke up on day 5 with no plan for giving and stumbled into an opportunity to do a menial task for someone who usually gets stuck with the annoying stuff at the office. Later, I noticed opportunity to e-mail thank you note to troops on the 29Gifts website. Both gifts were very simple, took little time, but truly from the heart.Day 6 and I’m working from home. I will likely have no human contact and become unsure about…See More
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sunshine replied to Mary Johnson's discussion 'IDEA to promote the Artists Group' in the group Artists
I'm in - I'll send an e-mail to Erin now.
sunshine replied to Mary Johnson's discussion '29Gifts Art Show' in the group Artists
Truly lovely!
sunshine replied to Mary Johnson's discussion '29Gifts Art Show' in the group Artists
I'll be first for December. Plan on donating print to raffle.
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Art speaks to everyone in some way because we all have a need to express ourselves.
Kristi Logan commented on sunshine's blog post '"I never did mind about the little things" - Days 3 & 4 big lesson'
Listening to someone who needs to feel included and requires special attention can sometimes be a BIG task, so congrats on looking at the situation in a new light and using it as an opportunity to give!
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- Seems like there is so much need these days. I want to give with purpose and meaning.
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- Learn to let go. I don't need to be in control 100% every day.
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Humble pie – serving for 1
Posted on December 11, 2009 at 3:40pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
Well I’m sick. Not minor cold sick, but seriously feeling horrible. My body aches so much I feel like I’ve been hit by a truck. Frankly, this sucks. I very rarely get sick and I’m just plain mad something had come long and knocked me down for the count. Sure, I’ll be fine in a few days, but right now I’m rather annoyed. Hard to feel like giving when you are wallowing in self pity.
The week started out so well.
Day 10 – give to coworker of finishing special project for… Continue
The week started out so well.
Day 10 – give to coworker of finishing special project for… Continue
Beauty really is in the eye of the beholder.
Posted on December 6, 2009 at 11:57am 2 Comments 0 Likes
Today, a gift came back to me and it was awesome. I'm so happy because my husband decided just out of the blue to help with housework and vacuumed the entire downstairs. I know, it may not seem like much to some but to me it meant a great deal.
I almost spoiled his efforts when I started to get critical of his process, but I'm happy to say I was able to step back and just busy myself with a different task. At the end of his efforts he did an outstanding job and I made sure I let him… Continue
I almost spoiled his efforts when I started to get critical of his process, but I'm happy to say I was able to step back and just busy myself with a different task. At the end of his efforts he did an outstanding job and I made sure I let him… Continue
Letting go and learning to share
Posted on December 3, 2009 at 3:20pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
The paradigm shift has begun… sometimes it is can be okay to not have a plan
Woke up on day 5 with no plan for giving and stumbled into an opportunity to do a menial task for someone who usually gets stuck with the annoying stuff at the office. Later, I noticed opportunity to e-mail thank you note to troops on the 29Gifts website. Both gifts were very simple, took little time, but truly from the heart.
Day 6 and I’m working from home. I will likely have no human contact and… Continue
Woke up on day 5 with no plan for giving and stumbled into an opportunity to do a menial task for someone who usually gets stuck with the annoying stuff at the office. Later, I noticed opportunity to e-mail thank you note to troops on the 29Gifts website. Both gifts were very simple, took little time, but truly from the heart.
Day 6 and I’m working from home. I will likely have no human contact and… Continue
"I never did mind about the little things" - Days 3 & 4 big lesson
Posted on December 1, 2009 at 1:31pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Yesterday was day 3 and I knew shortly after I got to work what my gift will be. A co-worker enjoys talking and often I don’t have time to listen, but today I will make the time. This is a person who needs to feel included and needs extra attention. Some days this is frustrating behavior, but this is a new day on a new week and there is no reason I cannot be the listener today. I consider myself very self reliant and I’m seeing that I cannot hold others to my standards of self care. Not because… Continue
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- At 5:56am on April 29, 2010,
Deb~ Community Manager said… - Happy birthday!
- At 12:10pm on November 29, 2009,
Sharon D-29 Gifts Ambassador said… - Welcome to 29 Gifts! So glad you decided to join us.
Enjoy your 29 Days & don't forget to share some stories to help inspire others. If you need help posting in your Personal Giving Blog, follow these directions.
Help Us Grow: Please help spread the word. We're striving to reach our goal of 29,000 committed givers, & you can help: Send this Invitation to friends, write about the challenge & 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 - authored by 29 Gifts founder Cami Walker is now in stores. You can also buy through Amazon.
Support our Cause of the Month
In November, we're sponsoring a cause that has been started by fellow giver, Lubabat. We are so deeply touched & impressed by Lubabat's strength of character & spirit. Lubabat was diagnosed with MS in the mid 90s & then in August of 09, she was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. Her reaction has been so inspirational - she is thriving through giving. She is hosting a Christmas Give & her theme is "going small to make a big impact" We have named her our November Cause of the Month & would be grateful for your support!
Happy giving!
P.S. Don't miss our handy 29-Day Giving Calendar or our cute Gift Note to accompany your gifts.
- At 1:09pm on November 28, 2009,
Deb~ Community Manager said…
- Wishing you a most wonderful journey Sunshine! It will change your life :o)
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