29-Day Giving Challenge

Laura Parker
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  • Oakland, California
  • United States
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Why I'm choosing to give:
I'm inspired by Cami's invitation. I want to contribute to the world revealing it's natural state of generosity and abundance.
About me:
I am a therapist and coach with a private practice in Oakland, California. It is my joy to support people to connect with their innate creativity, wisdom, authenticity, energy and joy, and to bring that into the world in tangible ways.

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day 3 (I started over)

Today I paid the person who cleans our house an extra $25 dollars. We are doing a construction project and there was dust everywhere! What a difference it makes to have the house clean, even if it doesn't last long.
A major way I am giving right now - and this is ongoing into the indefinite future - is that my partner Tom and I have invited his elderly father to live with us. We are remodeling our back porch into an additional bedroom and bathroom just for him. Of course, we benefit too, because… Continue

Posted on May 22, 2008 at 8:36pm — 2 Comments

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aacting on the impulse to give

Today I noticed that I often have the impulse to give, but then I talk myself out of it. For example, I was going to send someone a copy of a book that I found inspiring and then I told myself, "What if they don't like it, or what if they already have it, or what if they think it's stupid?" So, I din't send the gift.
Then, there are the times when I am reading the discussions on this site and I am inspired by a giving opportunity, but I tell myself, "No, I want to give in a more personal way, no… Continue

Posted on May 21, 2008 at 3:22pm — 3 Comments

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getting off to a slow start

well, I've been a member since May 13 and have really only given in an intentional way on the first day. Today, I intended to buy flowers for someone, but I didn't. Now, I am going to count the things I have not intentionally given.
I gave a client an extra long session today at no extra charge. I unloaded the dishwasher. I fed my dog and took him to work with me today. I sent a client a very appreciative e-mail congratulating her on her success. I moved some boxes so my partner wouldn't have to… Continue

Posted on May 20, 2008 at 10:46pm — 1 Comment

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At 8:56pm on August 16, 2008, Laura Parker said…
My office is on Grand Avenue in Oakland, about 3 long blocks up from the Lake. My home is near the new Farmer Joe's at Fritvale and MacArthur.
At 5:45am on August 16, 2008, Britt Bravo said…
Hi Laura - Thanks for offering a space! Where are you located?
At 7:48am on August 15, 2008, Britt Bravo said…
I've been trying to find other folks, like ourselves, who live in the East Bay and might want to have a 29-Day Giving Challenge meetup. The search engine doesn't do a very good job though of finding people who live in the same location.
At 1:39pm on May 30, 2008, Chris at HumankindMedia said…
Laura - Thanks for joining the challenge within the challenge, for HumanKind Challenge #4. I love your pictures and am sorry you're going through construction but happy you'll have such a fabulous outcome. I'm enjoying reading your experiences and hope as people join us you'll continue to share your experiences. Thanks. Chris
At 6:30pm on May 23, 2008, Jennifer Lee said…
Hi Laura! I so enjoyed connecting with you today and hearing about all the exciting things you've got cookin' - including your venture into the 29-day giving challenge. It's good to see you online! Thanks for always sharing your creative energy and insights. Hope to see you again soon!!!
At 7:55am on May 22, 2008, Jennifer Bourgoyne said…
Hi Laura, Thanks! You can just go to "my page", and on the right where it shows "my settings" you can customize your blog page with the existing templates, and you can change colors. I wish I could take credit for the pretty page, but most of the work was done ; ) And thanks! I am enjoying your blogs!
At 2:51pm on May 13, 2008, Cami Walker -- 29Gifts Founder said…
Welcome Laura! I'm so glad you decided to join us. Can't wait to hear some stories from you... or maybe see some drawings, which you can easily scan in and post on your blog!
At 2:19pm on May 13, 2008, Laura Parker said…
Today, I donated $25.00 to Compassion Without Borders (cwob.org). The donation will cover the cost of spaying one animal in an impoverished town in Mexico. Spaying just one dog and one cat prevents 67,000 puppies and 420,000 kittens from being born over the next 7 years!
 
 

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