"You may never know how much this gift of time means to your friend going through hard times. I can still remember how much better I felt when someone listened to my problems over 30 years ago!!"
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Melissa
- Tampa, FL
- United States
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Melissa posted a blog postDay 10 - big ears
My gift was listening to friend who is having a hard time. She just needed someone to listen.... get it off her chest.Peace to allSee More
genuine, wwt, welcomer commented on Melissa's blog post Day 8 - it's the little things"Little things make a big difference ... imagine what the world would be like if nobody ever did those things ..."
Harriet commented on Melissa's blog post Day 8 - it's the little things"the small things are the best, i think!"
Dawn wwt commented on Melissa's blog post Day 7 - T-bone"not quite the "finger salute" she was expecting, no doubt! i am impressed that you had the presence of mind to do that in such a stressful moment. good for you! Hugs, Dawn"
"How great to react with forgiveness rather than anger, even though you were scared. A great give!"
Harriet commented on Melissa's blog post Day 6 - my poor aching calves"I understand, it is easy to beat ourselves up for something we did or did not do. Great give for yourself and the needed rest."
Melissa commented on Melissa's blog post Day 6 - my poor aching calves"Perhaps, the biggest give was that I didn't beat myself up about not working out"
Melissa replied to Mary Johnson's discussion The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch in the group Book Club"This is a very inspiring book. I have recently re-read it and different aspects hit home more."
Harriet commented on Melissa's blog post Day 5 - Turkey lurkey"all donations add up, don't they! it is a wonderful give for others"
Melissa replied to Cami Walker -- 29Gifts Founder's discussion GREAT GIVEAWAY: Medicine Necklace from Mbali, our 29 Gifts Spiritual Advisor - comment here to enter by Oct 30"Pretty necklace ...with the healing qualities... will be a wonderfull gift to whom ever wins it"
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- To help make the world a better place in my own tiny little way, a world that is a tiny bit better every day.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- Inner Peace
A Higher Purpose
The perfect career opportunity for me
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- I bought the book at Borders yesterday
- Do you agree to read and follow the 29Gifts Code of Conduct once you join our site?
- Yes
Melissa's Blog
Day 10 - big ears
Posted on October 21, 2009 at 1:50pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
My gift was listening to friend who is having a hard time. She just needed someone to listen.... get it off her chest.
Peace to all
Peace to all
Day 9 - Hooooonk
Posted on October 20, 2009 at 11:00am 1 Comment 0 Likes
My gift was a nice happy friendly wave and a big smile to the guy behind who laid on his horn at the light (the light had just turned green from red).
Peace and smiles to all
Peace and smiles to all
Day 8 - it's the little things
Posted on October 19, 2009 at 1:53pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
Spent the day with a friend who was in from out of town. I chose to open the door for people, give compliments, smiles and a few other small courtesies through my travels that day.
Peace to all
Peace to all
Day 7 - T-bone
Posted on October 18, 2009 at 5:00am 4 Comments 0 Likes
My gift was flipping a peace sign to an apologetic woman who almost t-boned me when I exited the Expressway. This was a definitely a spontaneous, conscious give as she really scared me. My immediate thought was, I am ok and this can be my give, I relaxed my tense body and gave her the peace sign as she kept mouthing "Sorry"...
Peace to all
Peace to all
Comment Wall (9 comments)
- At 7:01am on August 2, 2012,
Deb~ Community Manager said… HAVE A FABULOUS BIRTHDAY!
- At 3:46am on August 2, 2012,
Lois55 wwt said… Happy birthday, I hope it's a special day for you~
- At 5:45am on August 2, 2011, Deb~ Community Manager said…
HAVE A HAPPY BIRTHDAY~ MELISSA!
- At 4:17am on August 2, 2011, Lois55 wwt said…
Happy birthday to you, I hope your day is extra special!
- At 4:00am on August 2, 2011,
Michele wwt said… Happy birthday Melissa! :)
- At 6:35am on August 2, 2010, Deb~ Community Manager said…
- HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
- At 6:57pm on October 10, 2009, genuine, wwt, welcomer said…
- Welcome, Melissa!
I love your list of the the 3 things you want to receive ...
So you've got the book. I stumbled across this challenge/this site about 8 months ago and loved it ... had to stay more than 29 days. But the book just came out ... got my copy and began reading it this week.
We have a "book club" group on this site and we're going to be discussing the 29 gifts book on there. I encourage you to join us.
- At 6:56pm on October 10, 2009,
Elly Rose Tech Support said… - Welcome to the Challenge. It will be an exciting experience. This community is so wonderful and the challenge stretches you. I will be looking for forward to reading your blogs.
Love and Light,
Elly Rose
- At 6:46pm on October 10, 2009,
Mary Johnson said… - Hi and welcome. I'm so glad you decided to join us.
Enjoy your 29 Days and don't forget to share some stories to help inspire others. If you need help posting in your Personal Giving Blog, follow these directions.
Help Us Grow: Please help spread the word. We're striving to reach our goal of 29,000 committed givers, and you can help: Send this Invitation to friends, write about the challenge and include a badge or our video on your website, blog, facebook, or myspace page.
The book 29 Gifts: How a Month of Giving Can Change Your Life - authored by 29 Gifts founder Cami Walker is now in stores . You can also through Amazon.
Join our MEDITATION CLASSES
Angel Stork, our 29 Gifts Educator, will be holding two new meditation telecourses starting soon. Meditation For Health and Healing beginning Oct 11 and Meditation for the Entrepreneurial Spirit beginning Oct 30. These classes will sell out so register now to claim your seat.
Happy giving!
Mary
P.S. Don't miss our handy 29-Day Giving Calendar or our cute Gift Note to accompany your gifts.
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