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GREAT GIVEAWAY: Medicine Necklace from Mbali, our 29 Gifts Spiritual Advisor - THE WINNER IS...
The power of Giving..What a feeling! And to think we could give someone else the courage to pass on this incredible gift. Please enter me in the raffle to win this necklace, thank you. Namaste.
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I am going to do this too -- for christmas
I bought 6 today as well. I plan on giving them as gift with handwritten inscription asked them to re-gift the book when they have finished reading it.
Peace
That's great Lisa! It's funny: I am on Day 1 Round 2, and just received my 4 copies from Amazon in the mail... So happy to be able to pass them along as gifts! Enjoy your Round 2....
You can do it. Welcome. You will love this giving journey you are about to take. Good luck!
Lisa! What a great give, also SO very brave, U R right, it is sad but you do have to think twice. Glad it worked out OK, the Universe watching out 4 U. PS - Vancouver is lovely - visitied once.
Great give to your cleaning lady! Good luck with your journey!
I purchased 6 of Cami's books today. I can't wait to give my books to my friends. Have a great day.
Great gives. I always take care of those people who come to my house and do an amazing job. Good luck to you on your personal giving journey!!
Your not alone, we all feel like this at times. Hang in there. Isn't it amazing how we can be the hardest on ourselves? Make your gives small, a phone call, an email or cup of coffee. Good luck, don't give up yet.
Good luck with your Personal Giving Journey. It's amazing. I just started round 2. Welcome. Have a great day.
What an awesome Give you've given to everyone who reads your blog. Great poem!!
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- I am very well off in my life and have always been a giving person. I would like to focus more on this in my life. Somedays I feel lost and empty, so I would like to focus on others to help me find my way.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- Personal satisfaction and gratitude!
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- Read about it in Body & Soul magazine
- About me:
- I am 40 years old. I am a stay-at-home mom. I have two beautiful daughters. I have an amazing husband, who I have been married to for 19 years. I have two Golden Retrievers. I have a degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education and a Masters in Technology. I taught 1st grade for 6 years. As my children get older, I am realizing more and more that I have forgotten who I am and what I like to do, so with this 29 day journey, I'm hoping to discover more of ME!
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- http://punkyspage-lisa.blogspot.com
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Bought Cami's Book (Round 2 Day 5)
I bought 6 books today! I plan on giving them to 6 of my friends. It's an amazing feeling and I want others to feel what it feels like to give to others on a regular basis. To me, this feeling is life altering! We need to get the word (book) out to everyone!!
Posted on November 24, 2009 at 5:47pm — 4 Comments
Threw a Party (Round 2 Day 4)
My nephew, Alex needed a pick me up, so I threw a birthday party for him with cake, decorations, party hats, blowers and all. He's 22. I know he feels loved. Everyone has to have a party once in awhile and be the center of attention. Happy Birthday Alex!!
Posted on November 24, 2009 at 5:41pm — 2 Comments
Obama Ornament (Round 2 Day 3)
My mother-in-law is a die hard Democrat and Obama is her world. Boy, does our house get into some pretty heated political debates. I'm not into that, so I leave when my husband's family gets started. Anyway, I was at one of my favorite stores called Cargo in Portland, OR and I found a great Christmas ornament for my mother-in-law. It was a red, glass ball with a picture of Obama on it. Now, if you are a die hard Democrat like she is, then you must also have a Obama ornament on your Christmas tre… Continue
Posted on November 24, 2009 at 8:53am — 2 Comments
A Ride For a Stranger (Round 2 Day 2)
Sometimes you just get a certain feeling about people, sometimes it's good and sometimes it's bad. Well, I was out and about and I came upon a man, who was dressed very nicely with a gas can in his hand. This man was probably my dad's age. His wife was also dressed nicely and she was waiting in the car. I didn't really even think twice about it, I rolled down my window and asked if I could help in anyway. The man looked very surprised and relieved at the same time that I would ask if he needed h… Continue
Posted on November 24, 2009 at 8:47am — 2 Comments
Comment Wall (18 comments)
- At 5:14pm on November 25, 2009,
Elly Rose said… 
- At 1:36pm on November 25, 2009,
Shalunya said…
- Hi Lisa, Thanks for the comment on the poem. I love quotes and when I find a good one I love sharing them.
- At 7:47am on November 25, 2009,
Donna said…
- Hi Lisa...thank you for the comment...after reading your blog, I really like the idea of inscribing a personal note in the book and then asking for it to be re-gifted! I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving :)
- At 2:34pm on November 24, 2009,
deb jolliff said…
- Thanks so much Lisa for reading my story! Yes it was an experience I am grateful for :o) Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Blessings.
- At 5:18pm on November 12, 2009,
Allie Andersen said… - ha thanks Lisa! I thought that the teachers could really really use it :). I gave the pieces that wouldn't fit into the containers to the hubby to eat!
- At 11:13am on November 11, 2009,
Elly Rose said…
- Yes I promise, I am still sane and my daughter is now 40. My day is very lazy today. I am having trouble focusing on anything. I think I need to meditate a little. I sure wish I had known about meditation when my kids were little. It makes a huge difference in my mood and the way that I handle those nasty button pushing moments.
Enjoy today. Are your kids out of school today since it is Veterans Day?
- At 10:30am on November 11, 2009,
Elly Rose said…
- Lisa,
Your mom is right. Someday you will look around and they will be on their own. I remember when my daughter was a teenager. I never thought those years would end. She was a button pusher like your girls. Just keep trying to savor great moments and you will stay sane.
Elly Rose
- At 6:26am on November 11, 2009,
Simmiharding said… - Thanks Lisa, you made my day :)
- At 5:35am on November 11, 2009,
ChakraKhan said… - thank you so much for my gift! hope your day is sparkling
- At 5:46pm on November 6, 2009,
Elly Rose said…
- I read your comment, will I survive my teenager. As hard as it may sound, one day these years will be memories. Take heart, you will survive and then your teenager will some day, far in the future, will ask the same question.
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aaahhhhaha did you actually make a day without complaining this time? lol love ya :)
Today we went to our friend's house for Thanksgiving dinner. They have a little boy who is 3. I played with hima little and I think he really enjoyed it! I did too!
Oh thankyou Colleen! what a nice thing to say! I already have some ideas! and how exciting to do get to this and what a great idea this is!
Thankyou for your nice words! and Happy Thanksgiving!
I made sure to count my blessings today and they are many! I am very thankful! My gift today was cooking a delicious Thanksgiving feast for my family. We had a great day playing games, watching movies and eating delicious food.
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My boyfriend and I were heading up north to visit his family for the holiday. I spent the majority of the morning running around, trying to get all of our errands done before leaving for the weekend. While I was at CVS, I was asked to donate...
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Many people are struggling to stay fit and healthy, and struggle to lose weight. I would honestly recommend this to anyone, so feel free to read this if you don't know about it yet. Over the past few years the Acai Berry has been getting a conside...
We spent the afternoon at my mom's house with my brother and a cousin and some family friends. We all brought part of the meal and it was a nice time. My brother goes back to Chicago tomorrow and will return for Christmas.
My gives today were the ...
Elly Rose, you are such a wonderful giving person and I'm so happy to read that you are doing some self-giving! You deserve it! You are such an inspiration! I've thought of you so much over these past months when I didn't get on here to post very ...
Happy Thanks GIVING!!!!!!!!
I am grateful for Thanksgiving. I spent 2 hours on the phone with a friend. She is the one who had surgery this week; she is doing well. I had Thanksgiving with my very good friend. The lady he has been dating for a couple of years is giving him t...
Every day since I have started this has been rewarding. I find myself thinking differently-Yes Already!!!!! I find myself being gentler and kinder to everyone all the time. I'm not trying to be sainted but it sure feels good. Today I reached out t...
Physical exercise keeps my negativity at bay ...which in turn keeps me healthy - migraine free!
Giving is the next step I chose to my well being! I'm happy to be part of this community
This is day 0 because I just signed up and I have to be at work in the morning! I dont know yet what to give tomm! I want to learn how to focus less on my problems at the moment and to learn to be a better example to my daughter. Because I truly b...
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