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Why I'm choosing to give:
I need to reach out and give my gifts - give myself to the world - this is what I was born to do but I have not been able to do it so far in my life or rather I have not been able to do this so far to my own satisfaction with myself. Maybe this is a good place to start.
What I'd most like to receive:
To be happy and satisfied with myself.
How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
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About me:
From the UK. A restless soul but a peaceloving one - seeking to find a way to make a difference in the world and to express my authentic self.
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I never feel more given to
than when you take from me —
when you understand the joy I feel
giving to you.
And you know my giving isn’t done
to put you in my debt,
but because I want to live the love
I feel for you.

To receive with grace
may be the greatest giving.
There’s no way I can separate
the two.
When you give to me,
I give you my receiving.
When you take from me, I feel so
given to.

Song “Given To” (1978) by Ruth Bebermeyer from the album, “Given To.”


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At 10:19pm on November 3, 2009, Ruth said…
Jany, I hope that all goes well with you.
At 3:37am on June 27, 2009, Sabriyah Fatimah said…
Have a wonderful, gift-filled weekend!

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At 7:13am on April 25, 2009, Ruth said…
Jany, Today you are in my thoughts and I am asking that your life is blessed.
At 9:51am on March 13, 2009, sharon said…
I have been offline a few days, adn trying to catch up...

Here is a little love today!
-s
At 8:33am on March 12, 2009, Shawn said…
Thank you for your kind words!
Shawn
At 8:09pm on March 5, 2009, sharon said…
Hey Jany,
I need more hours in my day, I think I will have to get out of bed earlier.
I seem to be busy all day and never finish all that needs doing.
That's what happens when we have a life, huh?
So glad I am so busy time flies.
Here's a little tranquility...
-s

At 10:57pm on February 19, 2009, Peter said…
Hi Jany,
Thank you for your support of my running, much appreciated.
namaste
At 6:52am on February 19, 2009, sharon said…

Thanks Jany, I am still sad and so is Gracey, but know this too shall pass.
At 5:42am on February 17, 2009, Sabriyah Fatimah said…
Thanks- Congratulations to you too!
At 9:35am on January 24, 2009, sharon said…
I have listened to your music all morning! Thanks!

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Days: good days, bad days; wonderful days, amazing days; refreshing days and giving days.

More days have flown by since my last post and what a mix as ever. Then here I am sat once again at the computer and feeling more like my old self! Not quite my old self however.

Today I gave some time to doing things around the house. Little things that perhaps I have been taking for granted for a while. I thought I'd give my loved ones a suprise and show how much I cared. I don't think they noticed but if I keep on keeping on then maybe they will! I shared some tinned fish with one cat while… Continue

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Everyday the reminder to give

I think about giving everyday, this site reminds me, but sometimes i spend too much time thinking about how much i am not giving. Maybe we all have days like this where we may feel down or not good enough and the negative thinking leads to a downward spiral. Sometimes things may be going wrong for us in our lives or for our loved ones. Being too hard on ourselves is not helpful nor is getting stuck down in the mire for too long. It's hard to stay balanced or achieve a sense of balance in this wo… Continue

Posted on March 4, 2009 at 3:08pm — 4 Comments

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Another Day in Paradise

Today I spent time with my son after he had some troubles this morning. Not a difficult give - it's easy to give to those you love but it's not easy to see them in distress or trouble. While with him it got me thinking how lucky we are and what a harsh world we live in sometimes. I want to give him all that wasn't given in his childhood and I don't mean material things. I talked to him about it and was as supportive as I could be.

I listened to a lady in the shop telling me about her cat - I st… Continue

Posted on March 2, 2009 at 4:26pm — 1 Comment

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Another day in Round Three

Again it's been a few days since I posted here. I was reminded of the giving challenge today when i was at the post office and an elderly man was trying to get out. He had left his electric wheelchair by the door but was struggling with his walking stick, a parcel and the heavy door. Helping him and chatting a bit just brought me back to earth. It's amazing how just a little encounter like this one can get you back in touch with life.

I am sure there are lots of other small gives over the past… Continue

Posted on February 25, 2009 at 2:40pm — 3 Comments

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More of Round Three

Well today started well though the gives were easy ones. Gives to family and especially our children are the easy ones but no less important. Well I gave my grown up baby, gifts in plenty today, and fully enjoyed it. We laughed alot together, as we shared some precious time, snatched craftily by me! He saw a whole new side of me which he said he had not seen before but which caused loads of laughter in the car. Precious time snatched and treasured.

I spoiled him with my time and attention and o… Continue

Posted on February 21, 2009 at 11:54am — 2 Comments

 
 

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