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GREAT GIVEAWAY: Medicine Necklace from Mbali, our 29 Gifts Spiritual Advisor - THE WINNER IS...
I've come to realize that sometimes "giving" is just releasing positive energy out into the world. The secret is to really aim it at those who are trying to "gift" you with their negative vibes. To...
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Gypsy. You can get the book through Barnesandnoble.com or Amazon.com. Maybe even at a local bookstore. She mentions, at the end of the book, that some of the proceeds from sales will go to charity. The book is wonderful and a great gift for someon...
Sarah! Welcome! YOU are the type of teacher that the kids will be talking about when asked who made a difference in their life! That creativity and desire to teach more than the basic curriculum will benefit them and society in the future!
HI Peggy! Welcome! What a cool gift. I should do the same thing. My oldest son lives on his own and has a fairly serious girlfriend and I bet they might get a tree this year. Have a fabulous Thanksgiving!
Reading your blogs are such a delight; you express your internal conversation so well-- and it is such inspiration to find one who is a crystal clear reflection of their intent to give. Congratulations on finishing this round with such grace and p...
Yesterday I wrote...and wrote...and wrote about the internal struggle I have had over the last week with the challenge...After admitting my inability to get out of my own way and just embrace the chance to give and, yes, even receive, I sat back a...
Hi-5 to you!..That is so cool!
2 words: THIN MINTS....mmmmmmm
This is such a great blog. Thanks for your insight. I have been looking for you update all week and as always you made me laugh. (PS - I know a few 13 year old boys who wanted to see Twilight but I told them they would have to find a girl to go wi...
That right there...that's the SPIRIT! Good for you! And for your daughter who was a part of it!
What a great blog! I got a cup of coffee and curled up on the sofa to read -- just as if we were chatting by the fire!
Marvelous!
Michele. How funny. I just posted my blog and yours appeared right below it. Mine has a Twilight feel to it. You will LOVE the books. After reading all of them, I still am trying to figure which one is my favorite and I just keep going back to the...
I haven't blogged since last Sunday. I have thought about doing it every day. I have logged in every day. Sometimes two or three times a day. Then logged out.
Why?
Why, when I was logging each day with joy and ease, did I suddenly not have the.....
sounds like a lovely weekend, yum with the french toast, delish!
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- It's so cliche, but, "Be the change you want to see in the world."
- What I'd most like to receive:
- A little less stress in my life. I want a moment every day where I can breathe, in and out, and realize that anything that is haunting me is only temporary. I have good health, a good job, 2 amazing grown children, great friends, and a man who loves me. Yet all the "noise" sometimes drowns out the ability to LIVE IN, not just EXIST IN, my LIFE>
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- Cami's interview on the Today show!
- Do you agree to read and follow the 29Gifts Code of Conduct once you join our site?
- Yes
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And so it Ends.
Yesterday I wrote...and wrote...and wrote about the internal struggle I have had over the last week with the challenge...After admitting my inability to get out of my own way and just embrace the chance to give and, yes, even receive, I sat back and read and reread and then read the post one more time. I came to realize that my thinking wasn't out of line. My feelings weren't wrong. My perception of what I thought the challenge meant and how I should go about it weren't off kilter.
I was playin… Continue
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Posted on November 23, 2009 at 9:09pm — 3 Comments
Questions and, ummm, errr...Answers????
I haven't blogged since last Sunday. I have thought about doing it every day. I have logged in every day. Sometimes two or three times a day. Then logged out.
Why?
Why, when I was logging each day with joy and ease, did I suddenly not have the....the ability? desire? need? want? WHAT? to post.
Was I not giving each day? No. I gave. As mindfully as I could. Sunday I made breakfast, but then found myself horizontal, on the bed, under a blanket, drifting in and out pretty much the entire day. My… Continue
Why?
Why, when I was logging each day with joy and ease, did I suddenly not have the....the ability? desire? need? want? WHAT? to post.
Was I not giving each day? No. I gave. As mindfully as I could. Sunday I made breakfast, but then found myself horizontal, on the bed, under a blanket, drifting in and out pretty much the entire day. My… Continue
Posted on November 22, 2009 at 11:10am — 5 Comments
Piles and Piles of French Toast and a House of Books
Saturday would have been a great day to sleep in, but as sleep is eluding me lately that just didn't happen. I also had houseguests (the Awesome Boyfriends brother and nephew were here), so I got up and brewed the first of many pots of French Press coffee...If you haven't tried it: 1. It's EASY and 2. It beats brewed coffee any day....then made a huge pile of french toast, eggs, sausage...Obviously my giving this weekend has already begun to resemble a diner, but nothing says love like HOME COOK… Continue
Posted on November 15, 2009 at 9:04am — 3 Comments
Another Week of HUH?
5 more days have flown by...you know the Mon-Fri gig, and I'm celebrating with a glass of wine....ahhhh....I don't drink a lot. Don't like the way it makes me feel...and let's be honest the older I get the longer it takes me to recover, so heavy duty drinking (you know...2 drinks) is out...but occasionaly a glass of wine does take the edge off.
Part of the "edge" this week comes from un-named stress that I can't seem to shake, except that I haven't slept well at all this week. And I don't do we… Continue
Part of the "edge" this week comes from un-named stress that I can't seem to shake, except that I haven't slept well at all this week. And I don't do we… Continue
Posted on November 13, 2009 at 7:57pm — 3 Comments
Comment Wall (12 comments)
- At 5:13pm on November 25, 2009,
Elly Rose said… 
- At 6:31am on November 23, 2009,
Michele Afflitto said…
- Hey Julie!! haha, I am totally on the same page as you, Twilight seemed so silly, and then I bought the book for $5, and finished it in 2 days!!! I really had it stuck in my head they were for teenage girls who weren't crazy about reading to begin with! lol my husband thinks I am a vampire dork, and he may be right!! It just kind of sucked me in! Very unexpected, but also fun, and a nice little break from my crazy stay at home mom world...
Thank you for the comment, I'll let ya know how I like the rest of the books!!
Have a fantastic day, a great thanksgiving ,and happy giving : )
- At 7:21pm on November 10, 2009,
Sharon Mead said… - Hey to you too Julie. Thanks for adding me as a friend. May we should "meet up?!?"
- At 4:31pm on November 10, 2009,
Lisa Graham said… - You and I have a lot in common. Good luck with your journey. Have a great evening.
- At 11:39am on November 09, 2009, CassandraMadeIt gave LuckyGirlJulie a gift…
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- At 1:14pm on October 31, 2009,
Sunflower said…
- Thanks for adding me as a friend! :o)
- At 9:38am on October 31, 2009,
Jane said…
- Thanks for your comment!!!
- At 1:15pm on October 29, 2009,
CassandraMadeIt said…
- You're the first to respond to my rubber duckie gift-- and you tickled me with your insight! Thanks!!!
- At 7:06pm on October 28, 2009,
Clare K said…
- will do julie. have a *lovely* evening!
- At 1:42pm on October 27, 2009, Laurel Buchanan gave LuckyGirlJulie a gift…
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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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