29-Day Giving Challenge

Maran Banta
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  • Atlanta, Ga
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Gathering In the Harvest

Aah Angel! How sweet. And isn't that whats going on here? We are busy stuffing our selves on the uplifting aspects of giving and stashing the surplus so all can feed. We're so cute with our sweet l...

Tagged: Fall, acorns, harvest, Squirrels

Replied Nov 9

Giving Thanks - What Are You Grateful For Today?

Today I appreciate my tall, gentle husband. I appreciate my beautiful daughter. I appreciate my friends. I appreciate how the internet has expanded my life for the past ten years allowing me to mak...

Replied Nov 8

Giving Thanks - What Are You Grateful For Today?

I appreciate my health I appreciate the CEO of my company for being a man who has followed his promptings and supports others in doing the same. I appreciate my beautiful, talented daughter who has...

Replied Nov 6

GREAT BOOK GIVEAWAY: Life Safari by John P. Strelecky - UPDATE - all entrants will win!

This book sounds magical. Like this community is magical. be well and Remember, Who You Are Makes A Difference! Maran

Replied Nov 6

 

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Just spoke with a dear friend who reports miracles in her family!
November 10
Aah Angel! How sweet. And isn't that whats going on here? We are busy stuffing our selves on the uplifting aspects of giving and stashing the surplus so all can feed. We're so cute with our sweet lil furry faces LOL be well and Remember Who You A...
November 9
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encouragement is the best, what a blessing!
November 8
i love cards and with truffles? heaven!
November 8
Maran Banta received a gift from deb jolliff
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November 8
I have been a student of Abraham-Hicks for about eight years and I've attended 8 or 10 workshops. I own all their books, print and audio versions of everything other than the Sara books - print only there. And I listen to CDs at least a little eve...
November 8
I love Abraham, too! I've read (or listened to) many of the books and I have several DVDs, too. I've never seen Esther and Jerry in person, though. I also get the Abraham quotes in my inbox every morning! :o)
November 8
How special! :o)
November 8
Hooray! Yummy too. I love the stealth part including covering your tracks by including yourself. Pretty clever!
November 8
Natalie is awesome. I have had the honor of meeting her a couple of times. yep these First thoughts are powerful. You have a lovely story telling voice. be well and Remember, Who You Are Makes A Difference! Maran
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Such a simple and seemingly small act - what great impact! Savor the feelings of reconnecting. be well and Remember, Who You Are Makes A Difference! Maran
November 8

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Why I'm choosing to give:
I know that I cannot outgive the Universe. Whatever I put out comes back tenfold.
Doing this as a group has to be powerful.
What I'd most like to receive:
Love, peace, Joy
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Giving on Day 3

I sent 5 cards today
one had delicious chocolate truffles included.

I connected with a cousin of my husband's today.
We haven't seen or heard from him in over five years.
Isn't Facebook and the internet fabulous!

I told him how much I think of his adult daughter.

Posted on November 8, 2009 at 12:26pm — 2 Comments

Maran Banta

Giving on Day 2

I sat next to someone I did not know at lunch.
We chatted.
At the end of our conversation she told how much I had encouraged her.
What a special back and forth gift.
My encouragement a gift to her.
Her acknowledgement and appreciation a gift back to me.

be well and
Remember Who You Are Makes A Difference!
Maran

Posted on November 8, 2009 at 12:23pm — 2 Comments

Maran Banta

Start of Day 2

My primary Teacher is Abraham-Hicks - you can see who they are by going to their name.com

I decided reluctantly last week that tickets would be a bit of a stretch this year with everything else thats going on.
Last night a close friend told me she had extra tickets that someone else couldn't use at the last minute!
Voila!
I am on my way to the workshop.

I'll check in later.

Posted on November 7, 2009 at 4:29am — 4 Comments

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My first day here!

Last night my beautiful daughter came over for dinner.
Her Dad wasn't home so it was just the two of us.

She told me how dark and heavy she has been feeling.
Deeply questioning everything about her purpose and her faith.
And how impossible turning it around felt.

This morning a friend sent me a link to this site.

Immediately I went to Amazon and ordered 3 copies of the book,
one for her, one for my best friend and one for myself.

Then I returned here and signed up and did something I never d… Continue

Posted on November 6, 2009 at 10:46am — 3 Comments

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At 8:01pm on November 27, 2009, mbali- 29Gifts Spiritual Advisor said…
Indeed thanks
Mbali
At 4:26am on November 14, 2009, Harriet said…
Wishing you a beautiful day!
At 10:38am on November 9, 2009, Angel Stork - 29 Gifts Educator said…
Thanks, Maran. I love the encouragement and validation you give to others. You remind us of our potential and power.
At 1:28pm on November 08, 2009, deb jolliff gave Maran Banta a gift
You are my angel on earth=O)
From the Gift Store
At 12:38pm on November 8, 2009, deb jolliff said…
Your comment is the one that has truly touched my heart! I am crying as I type. Thank you so very much Maran =o)
At 11:53am on November 6, 2009, Stacey S. said…
Who you are really does make a difference~I really like that thank you
At 11:29am on November 6, 2009, genuine said…
Looks like you've already inspired others to join ... way to go!
I keep telling people about this, and they sound interested but they never actually sign up on the site .. yet ..I'll keep working on them. : )
At 10:44am on November 6, 2009, Sandy Morgan said…
This is a very cool site! Should be loads of fun!
At 8:46am on November 6, 2009, Sandy said…
Maran,
Thanks for sharing this powerful opportunity!
Sandy Scherff, SOC
 
 

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