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Amy Sample Ward
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- I think we learn a lot about ourselves when we pay attention to what we give.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- I'm not sure, really - something with thought and idea.
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- Britt Bravo and changebloggers
- About me:
- I am a nonprofit technology and social media consultant based in London, UK and serve as NetSquared's Global Community Builder.
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- http://amysampleward.org
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- http://netsquared.org
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Amy Sample Ward's Blog
Weak with Patience = A Week of Patience
Days 7-13
I realize that the 29-Day Giving Challenge is about giving something every day. And I am; it just so happened that it took 7 days to give the same thing away, fully.
I have never been a patient person—I get excited really easy and I'm very driven, I love challenges and enjoy doing the work I do. But, patience? I just can't do it. I almost always give people their birthday or xmas presents early because I just can't wait to give it to them!
We recently (less than two months ag… Continue
I realize that the 29-Day Giving Challenge is about giving something every day. And I am; it just so happened that it took 7 days to give the same thing away, fully.
I have never been a patient person—I get excited really easy and I'm very driven, I love challenges and enjoy doing the work I do. But, patience? I just can't do it. I almost always give people their birthday or xmas presents early because I just can't wait to give it to them!
We recently (less than two months ag… Continue
Posted on November 11, 2008 at 1:02pm — 1 Comment
Days 3 - 6
It is already day 6 of my 29-Day Giving Challenge! The challenge is to give away something every day, for 29 days. Thanks to Britt Bravo, I started at a time that leads up to Thanksgiving as a fitting way to celebrate the season. Join me!
I wanted to take a minute to catch you up on my challenge progress.
Day 3 (Nov. 1)
Last week as a big one in our house (flat, actually). I had a long list of items left on my to-do list and I expected, Friday night, to be working on them for a good chunk of… Continue
I wanted to take a minute to catch you up on my challenge progress.
Day 3 (Nov. 1)
Last week as a big one in our house (flat, actually). I had a long list of items left on my to-do list and I expected, Friday night, to be working on them for a good chunk of… Continue
Posted on November 4, 2008 at 4:54am —
Starting my 29 days of giving!
I’m really excited to participate in the 29-Day Giving Challenge with Britt Bravo and many other changebloggers. Britt is always a great insiprer for do-good-er-ness and I hope you’ll join me in 29 days of giving, leading up to the US Thanksgiving holiday! I think this will be a great way to feel the giving spirit of Thanksgiving, as our new location in London, UK, isn’t naturally lending itself to celebrate this year.
DAY 1 (Oct. 30th)
The London Underground, or tube, has recently put… Continue
DAY 1 (Oct. 30th)
The London Underground, or tube, has recently put… Continue
Posted on October 30, 2008 at 4:30am —
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Day 15 - Sunday - We went to church as usual and I did my volunteer duties at the computer and Christmas Adopt-a-family. All my wish list tags were taken the first day. Yea!! We gave our weekly tithe. My daughter and I went Christmas shopping and ...
Congrats to your husband for his award and to you for getting the closet cleaned out!! Your tenacity is impressive! May you get some good sleep tonight.....
Great give!! Life is way too short to waste what time we have with our loved ones!!
I've stared reading Cami's book & as I'd expected it's been a great inspiration & also answered some of my questions about the philosophy of giving. I thought before that for a gift to be real it needed to be special, not usual everyday thing or o...
My little niece had to do a science project to make something out of used materials found around the home. It's basically teaching the kids to reuse and recycle instead of throwing things away. She decided to take a glass bottle from fancy lemonad...
Welcome to the challenge, Tammy. As soon as I saw 'waller' I knew you must be from the midwest, and sure enough you are from Illinois, as I am also. I don't think I have heard that term anywhere else!! Great gives and will be adding prayers for yo...
Good One! Will have to give this some serious thought - a real challenge.
Welcome and congratulaions on having the wisdom to plan and create a path which allows a joyful transition!!
Those are great gives. Yummy cupcakes will be a hit for sure! And your gift of undivided attention is so thoughtful on a hectic day. Glad you found it just as rewarding for yourself as it was to your team members ;-)
Welcome to the challenge, Katherine. The care package was a great give to your friend.
I love all the wonderful responses you have received to your question. I can't resist adding my two cents.
A couple of simple ideas to try:
1. Find or make 5 to 15 minutes once or twice per day. With "three children and a partner" and all the res...
Wow!! That was so beautifully said. I'd like to reach through the computer and give you a big hug ;-) Hope you will settle for a virtual hug. Your gives were wonderful! Blessings to you, LuckyGirlJulie.
I went to my daughter's work and I gave a book to charity through her bookstore. I did it because I know there are a lot of children who don't own a book. I was a grade school librarian and the kids got such a kick out of owning their own books. I...
From the Gift Store
I was sick with a head cold during the Thanksgiving Holiday and didn't get to blog so here is my short list
Day 18: Got all my extra coupon ready to send out to some friends that I swap with.
Day 19: Helped out a co-worker by taking on extra wor...
You are so right Yogini about putting our thoughts out there. Our thoughts create our reality. Thank you for the story of the lady who had the near death experience. Those stories always fascinate me. Being in the health care field, I have heard s...
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A great big Hey from Woodstock, Ga, USA! I am so happy we have so many givers from all over the world! Thanks for joining at such an exciting time! I am on the last day in the 5th round of 29 days. I hope you have the wonderful experience here that I have!
Let me know if you need any help!
We did a "give" in Atlanta about a month ago and gave away 100 roses on a sidewalk, it was 9 members from the metro ATL area, we started a "local" group, and you can start one too!
Make friends, read blogs, write blogs and leave other folks comments! Post pics and videos, join inner groups and GIVE! Have fun and watch for miracles to happen in your life when you do 29 in 29! Hope to see you around in the site!
sharon
Enjoy your 29 Days and don't forget to share some stories to help inspire others. If you need help posting in your Personal Giving Blog, follow the directions here.
Help Us Grow: Please help spread the word, and encourage the spirit of generosity in the world. Email the 29gifts.org link to friends and invite them to join us. Write about the challenge and include a badge or our video on your website, blog, facebook, or myspace page.
Make sure you check out our CAUSE OF THE MONTH. For the month of November, the 29 Gifts Community is supporting the Find A Way Foundation and their latest project called Café Inclusion, founded by fellow 29Giver, Steffany Lohn. Café Inclusion will provide career training and jobs for people who face various disabilities. Click here to learn more about Cafe Inclusion.
Happy giving!
P.S. Don't miss our cool new downloadable gift card and handy 29-Day Giving Calendar, which helps you keep track of your gifts.