Laura Parker's Page

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,… Continue

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… Continue

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… Continue