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Joy replied to Cami Walker -- 29Gifts Founder's discussion Great Giveaway! Comment here by May 7 to win a selection of 29 Gifts products"Thankyou for the opportunity to receive such wonderful gifts! Blessings to you!"
Joy commented on Pauline Nolan's blog post No 7 of 29 friends"I really enjoyed your story! I don't think that I would have been as quick as a thinker as you . . .about YOU leaning on him!! It certainly brought a smile to my face - loved it!!"
Joy commented on Rebekah's blog post Day three!"That is so awesome!!!!!!!! I haven't been able to stop smiling since I read your post. What a cool, cool, thing to do!!!!!!"
Joy commented on katie zerr's blog post day 8- time"That was so sweet of you!!!!!! Grandpa's sooooooo appreciate the "young 'uns" - you have no idea what it meant to him (not to mention that it felt pretty good to you to!)!! Bless you!"
Wendy Murwin left a comment for Joy"You had asked in your comment if I had a position to recommend moving Mathew to a mental health unit. Unfortunately not, but I did pass the information on to those who do. With so many budget issues, it is difficult to give youth all that they need.…"
Joy commented on Wendy Murwin's blog post Day 10"Wendy, my heart goes out to the young man in this situation. I have a child who is mentally ill and it would be heartbreaking for my kid to be in a similar situation. With your knowledge and position, are you able to help move him to the mental…"
Pauline Nolan commented on Joy's blog post I don't know what to title this post!"Incognito is good, especially if you feel pressured about blogging and having to give etc. Most of all I wish you lots of fun in giving."
Joy posted a blog postI don't know what to title this post!
I'm feeling pulled in my emotions . . on one hand I haven't posted anything for a week. There were actually a few days in there when I didn't do a 'give', or if I did a 'give' I wasn't in the right mindspace for it to count . . . On the other hand, I feel that I would be more mindful and willing if I wasn't posting. It makes me feel like I 'have' to give . . that someone is watching me and I have to live up to certain standards. So. . . I'm going to take a posting break.I absolutely LOVE to…See More
Joy posted a blog postDay 16
Today was the day that our family had our 'official' Xmas dinner (since tomorrow we are volunteering at "Christmas for Everyone"). I have been cooking and baking for 2 1/2 days and had loads of food. I visited 'minfulness mode' several times throughout the day. When I am by myself it is easy for me to stay connected to gratitude, when I am around many people it is not so easy for me to stay connected. So today, I consciously tried to stay connected even though I had to get all the food out,…See More
Joyce Kirby commented on Joy's blog post Day 15"Wow, Joy, volunteering on Christmas day is a real give!! So are your desserts."
Pauline Nolan commented on Joy's blog post Day 12"Glad you had such a beautiful day with your friend and your dog and the quiet solitude. You deserve many such days. love from Pauline"
Profile Information
- Why I'm choosing to give:
- I want to be more mindful in my everyday life.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- Insight and mindfulness
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- Through reading Cami's Book
- About me:
- Almost 2 years ago I took a mindfulness meditation class at Kaiser Hospital. It was a great class and I really felt that I was doing ok at the being mindful. After a while I tended to slip in being mindful and it just didn't seem to be as accessible.
I saw Cami's book at a bookstore, I purchased it and its EXACTLY what I needed to really get into the mindfulness mode! In fact I have purchased several copies to give away as Christmas gifts!!
- Do you agree to read and follow the 29Gifts Code of Conduct once you join our site?
- Yes
Joy's Blog
I don't know what to title this post!
Posted on December 31, 2009 at 7:39pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
I'm feeling pulled in my emotions . . on one hand I haven't posted anything for a week. There were actually a few days in there when I didn't do a 'give', or if I did a 'give' I wasn't in the right mindspace for it to count . . . On the other hand, I feel that I would be more mindful and willing if I wasn't posting. It makes me feel like I 'have' to give . . that someone is watching me and I have to live up to certain standards. So. . . I'm going to take a posting break.
I absolutely LOVE… Continue
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Day 18
Posted on December 27, 2009 at 8:00am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Saturday was day 18 and up until I went to bed, I just wasn't in the best of moods. There were plenty of opportunities to give, and as hard as I tried to move to a place of giving, compassion, and gratefulness - I just wasn't able to do it. Finally, when I was in bed, my daughter came back from an evening in the City (S.F.). She has been having insomnia again and it's just not pretty. I stayed up with her and did a lot of praying (of course, I wouldn't tell my daughter I was praying - she's… Continue
Day 17
Posted on December 26, 2009 at 7:30pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Yesterday was Christmas Day and my family and I were to volunteer at "Christmas for Everyone". Christmas for Everyone is put on by many, many volunteers to assure that people who do not have the means for a 'real' Christmas are able to have one. Bounce houses are there, people are able to get a free haircut, there are volunteers who play music (three 'stages' at once), lots and lots of free clothing, brand new gifts and toys, and of course, a traditional Christmas Dinner. My son and daughter… Continue
Day 16
Posted on December 24, 2009 at 6:30pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Today was the day that our family had our 'official' Xmas dinner (since tomorrow we are volunteering at "Christmas for Everyone"). I have been cooking and baking for 2 1/2 days and had loads of food. I visited 'minfulness mode' several times throughout the day. When I am by myself it is easy for me to stay connected to gratitude, when I am around many people it is not so easy for me to stay connected. So today, I consciously tried to stay connected even though I had to get all the food out,… Continue
Comment Wall (18 comments)
- At 6:49am on August 11, 2012,
Deb~ Community Manager said… HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU :O)
- At 4:14am on August 11, 2012,
Lois55 wwt said… Happy birthday, I hope it's a special day~
- At 6:12am on August 11, 2011, Deb~ Community Manager said…
HAVE A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY!
- At 4:50am on August 11, 2011,
Michele wwt said… Happy birthday Joy! :)
- At 4:20am on August 11, 2011, Lois55 wwt said…
Happy birthday, I hope it is a great day today!
- At 7:40am on August 11, 2010, Deb~ Community Manager said…
- Hope your day is full of all your favorite things Joy! :o)
- At 6:31am on August 11, 2010, Deb~ Community Manager said…
- HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOY!
- At 8:52am on February 21, 2010, Susan Young gave Joy a gift…
Joy, Thank you for your kind words. My daughter is not at New Haven. She is about 20 min. outside of Salt Lake City. Blessings to you and your family. Susan
- At 12:00pm on January 15, 2010, Wendy Murwin said…
- You had asked in your comment if I had a position to recommend moving Mathew to a mental health unit. Unfortunately not, but I did pass the information on to those who do. With so many budget issues, it is difficult to give youth all that they need. Some days it's controlling and contributing what we can. Take Care and know that you too are special!
- At 4:48pm on December 13, 2009, Deb~ Community Manager said…
- We all are Angels on this earth to help make our world a better place to be :o) I'm happy to be here with you all to do just that!!
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