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Giving Thanks - What Are You Grateful For Today?
Simultaneously with The 29 Day Giving Challenge I am doing 30 Days of Gratitude online. Each day there is a different theme for the gratitude message we right. Doing the two together has been an am...
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I've had the same experience, altho some of the people I've mentioned it to think it sounds wonderful, everyone seems to think they are "too busy right no to add one more thing" -- it's hard to say, but I think people see any additional commitment...
Just some thoughts:
I have only discussed this challenge that I am on with my husband. I think it is very personal.
It seems that not everyone is ready to take on this challenge... It is a commitment. It is not for everyone.
I signed up with the ...
I guess that is the thing with advice... it can be a gift. But then people can do what they like with it. If you give advice and then expect people to follow your direction then in some way you have attached "strings". Giving people permission to ...
Thank you for sharing this.
I think the concepts in this book are very significant and informative even if you are not forging a career.
Yes,Gayle. I too have posted the link on FaceBook and sent out tons of emails to encourage people to check out the site and join up. Not a single person has replied, one way or another. Do you suppose most people think they give enough already? Or...
Gail,
Thank you for encouraging us to read The Go-Giver book and for sharing the 5 Laws of Statospheric Success. You have also inspired me to update my business plan for 2010! I realize that this is one of the vital steps I need to take in order t...
I think I need to get this book. Happy Thanksgiving.
Simultaneously with The 29 Day Giving Challenge I am doing 30 Days of Gratitude online. Each day there is a different theme for the gratitude message we right. Doing the two together has been an amazing heart opening experience.
Excuse me! Helping your class to bake is indeed giving. Why would you think it isn't. I'm sure you didn't have to do it, right. I like your other gifts too. Notes rock! And thanks for reminding me about the mammogram site.
Chris, I am now on day 23 of the Challenge. Some days my giving is very conscious--I set out with a recognition of what I'm going to give. Some days there is no conscious effort to give and I have to look back on my day and think, "What did I give...
It does feel great to connect with people instead of just thinking about them and then forgetting to call, write, email, etc.
Lovely! What a wonderful day!
With a title like that how could I not read this blog?!?! Thank you so much! Your blog expresses beautifully how we should approach this challenge and every gift in life. You're words are a blessing to me today. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksg...
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- Because I believe that we can never give enough. There is so much need in the world that to ever feel as if, "Well, I've given my share", is selfish. Of course, we all have limitations to what we can give, but I like to ask, "What else can I give? Even if it's only a smile to someone who looks out of sorts.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- I lack for nothing really. What I most would like to see is more people taking this challenge.
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- My daughter
- About me:
- I am a 61 year old real estate agent and Yoga teacher who believes that "Service is the rent we pay for living." I am currently organizing a second annual fundraiser for our local food bank. The only reason that I would ever like to be rich is so that I could devote my life full time to service and giving.
- Website:
- http://www.goinggreenhomesva.com
- Other Website:
- http://www.angelrockproject.com
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- Yes
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Day 23 A Book-----AGAIN
I know I probably sound like I'm "beating a dead horse" but I just can't stop talking about "The Go-Giver". The point is, if you are in the business world it is so easy to become obsessed with the word "sucess". And for many people that word connotes only money, things, egoic recognition, beating the competitor, etc. My friend is embarking for the first time in her life, on a career that is often overly focused on money making. I felt it was important to give her the best business book I have ev… Continue
Posted on November 24, 2009 at 3:36am — 3 Comments
Day 22 Connecting People
I was at a luncheon last week with some professional business women. One of the women told me about the consulting business she had started after losing her job. When she described her business it sounded suspiciously like the business one of my client/yoga student/friend had started for the same reason. I mentioned my friend to her and said that I thought they should meet.They are both single divorced women around the same age consulting to the same industry.
So I wrote to both of them in the… Continue
So I wrote to both of them in the… Continue
Posted on November 24, 2009 at 2:30am — 3 Comments
Day 21 The 5th Law of Stratospheric Success: The Law of Receptivity
The book The Go-Giver , is a business book about achieving success by making giving, "not a strategy, but a way of life". "You give, give give. Why ? Why, because you love to." The book has 5 Laws. I have had a couple of major breakthroughs and have just finished reading the book for a second time. The one that relates to my giving yesterday is the 5th one--The Law of Receptivity. Pindar, the teacher of Joe, the protaganist, asks him, "When you were young what did you learn about giving?"… Continue
Posted on November 22, 2009 at 8:00am — 2 Comments
Day 20 I Didn't Blow It After All
I woke up this morning thinking that I had blown the giving challenge because I hadn't given anything yesterday. I racked my brain trying to remember if I had opened a door for someone, given someone an unexpected compliment--anything that could qualify as my Day 20 gift. I was about to report sadly that, "No, I didn't give a single gift yesterday."
And then I remembered an early morning phone conversation that I had with a dear friend. The conversation almost made me late for a meeting, but I… Continue
And then I remembered an early morning phone conversation that I had with a dear friend. The conversation almost made me late for a meeting, but I… Continue
Posted on November 21, 2009 at 4:43am — 2 Comments
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- At 11:52am on November 10, 2009,
Sandy Morgan said…
- One can also look on snoops.com for faky emails.
- At 3:15pm on November 8, 2009,
- Thanks for the info on Urban Leaguue! Noah's parents had to provide a second address as he was receiving so much mail. I love it!
- At 10:44am on November 8, 2009,
Heather DeAngelis said…
- Thanks for letting me know! I have a Pier 1 close to me and I'll check it out :-)
- At 8:58am on November 8, 2009,
deb jolliff said… - Wow such lovely things you do. Hope the fundraiser works out. There are so many that would benefit from your hard work. You are an angel on this earth! Blessings and smiles to you:o)
- At 8:22am on November 8, 2009,
- Hey Gayle!
What is the Urban Legend?
- At 8:46am on November 2, 2009,
sharon said… - Welcome to 29 Gifts! I'm so glad you decided to join us.
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 these directions.
Help Us Grow: Please help spread the word. We're striving to reach our goal of 29,000 committed givers, and you can help: Send this Invitation to friends, write about the challenge and 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.
Join our new MEDITATION CLASSES
Angel Stork, our 29 Gifts Educator, is currently holding a meditation telecourse called Meditation for the Entrepreneurial Spirit, which began Oct 30. Angel’s classes sell out quickly! Register now to claim your seat for the second and third live sessions. You will have access to the recorded sessions on 29 Gifts, so don’t worry about missing the first session of this excellent telecourse.
Happy giving!
P.S. Don't miss our handy 29-Day Giving Calendar or our cute Gift Note to accompany your gifts.
-sharon
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This is a great site to stumble upon. Thank you for posting it. : )
What a great holiday!!
My gift today was to my mother in law, whose house we went to today to celebrate Thanksgiving. I gave her a cute little bookmark that said "Worrying does not erase tomorrow of it's troubles, but robs today of it strength." ...
Oops! Today was actually Day 5, not 4. Doh! LOL. Wouldn't hurt to give an extra day, now would it? Update on the give - my friends were thrilled with the candles & potpourri. Their favorite scent! I also gave a calendar/daily planner to my friend ...
Dear Cristina,
Good luck with your new start. You'll do great! Today is my Day #1 too...:)
Quite an impact! Beautiful!
Wow, a beautiful and generous story and give! And a great example for your granddaughter!
Happy Thanksgiving to all you givers out there!
Last night I called my cousin and aunt to check on my uncle who is 90 and had to have emergency surgery. He is doing well and I believe they appreciated it.
Yesterday at the store I took my own groceries out so the guy didn't have to make the wal...
I have tried to do the 29 days of giving before, but I never made it to the end.
Now, I'm committed to it! Let the giving begin!
My neurologist that I haven't visited in almost 2 years helped me out with my new medical insurance, by writing a le...
Great idea for your students and all the recipients of the notes!
Welcome! Love the idea of free shopping!
I would love to send another card:)Christmas card....Please send addy:)
Welcome! I hope you find this experience as amazing as I have! I love the idea of the dollars in the pocket for easy access. I keep double dip chocolate mint sticks in my purse at all times for those spontaneous gives.
Keri, I hope you won't be offended by my comment, but the 29 Day Giving Challenge is not a website designed to promote one's business by referring people to personal/business websites to read blogs about 29 Days of Giving.
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