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Comment by Deb~ Community Manager on February 28, 2010 at 5:57am

Please take care and remember that we are here for you. You are not doing anything wrong Janice. We all would feel the same way as you do... How about a hug and smile! :o) Try to slow down, relax and I bet you will see that you have given. Do me a favor and give the gift of rest to yourself...xo

Comment by Eileen on February 28, 2010 at 5:50am

Anne....I'd like to offer you a site to check out.....could be helpful for you.
It's www.abraham-hicks.com .......... I've been listening to Abraham for years and it's been a huge help in my life.

Comment by Paula Swenson on February 10, 2010 at 3:53am

How about giving yourself a break? find a time, a day, an hour, an afternoon, and get away form everything and everyone familiar. Dress in something that makes you feel good (whatever that means to YOU!) and take yourself out to do whatever you want. See a film, go for tea or coffee or to a wine bar, go to the zoo or the park, a museum, a bookstore a hockey game -- whatever makes you smile, do it, just for you, by yourself. .. eat dessert first, climb a tree, drive somewhere (or take a train) have lunch and see a matinee . . . fill your well with kindness to yourself. Be gentle. Be happy. Choose joy!
~peace and joy~

Comment by Janie Brock on February 9, 2010 at 10:23pm

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 soon be pleasantly surprised at the returns you WILL get.

Comment by Anne on February 9, 2010 at 7:29pm

In the book, all sorts of wonderful things started to happen to Cami as soon as she started mindful giving. It sounded like magic! I started the challenge and then started to wonder where the magic was. I think it is a real challenge to develop and maintain an attitude of gratefulness when you are starting from a difficult place. I do experience the joy that comes with giving at times and wish that I could have the feeling more often. I think I am getting in my own way, holding on to resentment and insecurities that keep me from appreciating all the good things that are in my life. I am going to keep trying, keep looking for the positive, focusing on the good and hope you do too. Don't give up!

Comment by Becky B on February 9, 2010 at 6:21pm

Hi Janice,
The beautiful things in life always stand out more brightly against the difficult times. In Cami's book she challenged herself to give away the things she thought were hardest to give. Maybe for you, your challenge is to look for ways to turn your difficult times into an opportunity to offer forgiveness, your time and energy, and a gracious acceptance of these events. We watch and learn from each other every day- you have the chance to inspire everybody around you with how you respond to your situations. I'm sending many thoughts of abundance your way!

Comment by ophelie on February 9, 2010 at 6:06pm

Dont blame yourself! Sometimes it seems everything and everyone is against us - in those times, I try to stay still until it ends, because it's just a cycle...What works for me is trying to find everyday 1 tiny thing I can be grateful for, in spite of all that does not work. I'm sure the best is to come.