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Day 1 ... I'm doing it!
So, I had to put it in my Outlook ... is that against the "rules?" ... I just didn't want to forget and I figured that until it became a habit... It would be one of those things that "oh yeah... I need to ..." "Oh yeah ... I need to... " until the day was over and I didn't do it...
So, I am hoping to start every day with a plan of action and then it will become habit and then it will be easier.
Not that giving is hard... but with a busy life and so many things on the "to do" list... it often is something that is forgotten - how sad is that?
So... today I start - and I start with an open heart and excitement!
How good it will feel to give daily - and not expect back.
What a great time of year to be doing this?!
Today it was books - this weekend my daughter and I spent time going through her old books - books she doesn't use or want anymore and I took a HUGE stack to the Goodwill this morning. I know that they will find happy homes for them. Feels good already.
I am, in my head, already figuring out what the rest of the week holds...
Excited, anticipatory, what a great feeling
amy
So, I am hoping to start every day with a plan of action and then it will become habit and then it will be easier.
Not that giving is hard... but with a busy life and so many things on the "to do" list... it often is something that is forgotten - how sad is that?
So... today I start - and I start with an open heart and excitement!
How good it will feel to give daily - and not expect back.
What a great time of year to be doing this?!
Today it was books - this weekend my daughter and I spent time going through her old books - books she doesn't use or want anymore and I took a HUGE stack to the Goodwill this morning. I know that they will find happy homes for them. Feels good already.
I am, in my head, already figuring out what the rest of the week holds...
Excited, anticipatory, what a great feeling
amy
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Comment by Cathleen on November 23, 2009 at 4:08pm -
i think this will be something you will not have to write down after a while. you'll surprise yourself!
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Comment by Deb~ Community Manager on November 23, 2009 at 12:39pm -
Hello Amy! I am sure you will do fine. It will come to you naturally after only a short time! You will see. Gr8 gives already. Happy day and happy giving to you :o)
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Comment by Cindy on November 23, 2009 at 11:55am -
Hi Amy - I don't think there are many "rules" except for giving away one thing each day. Sometimes it is a matter of just realizing that we have the opportunity to do it, and then seizing that opportunity. Sometimes it is something that we plan on doing as we go about our day.
The beauty is often the unexpected release of pressure that we feel. The amazing openness and space that all of a sudden is just present in our lives.
Very quickly this 'conscious giving' stuff became not one more thing to do, but one more way I could make my life more worth living!
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