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I agree with Jane; this is a very difficult gift to give. I think the power of silence is much overlooked in our culture. We often work so hard to fill the spaces between words and arguments, having little patience for letting our situations unfol...
I love this -- this is very difficult too. I sometimes try to not say anything negative all day. Sadly, I have never made it. My son is verbal but does not hear. However he listens more than most people. Has Danson learne sign? It is a beautiful l...
silence is a wonderful give!
Sometimes a gift can be something you DON'T give (i.e. negativity, drama, gossiping etc). For example, it can be difficult to 'get the job done' if two of your colleagues have some issues to resolve with one another. In the past I might have tried...
A lovely thought!
...Walk with me on the inside of my mind.
Up late making my plans.
I am going to make my roar loud in the world for those who cannot.
I am living almost in my world and yours too.
You make right my wrongs.
Until I am able, give me your voice.
Roar...
This is a group for all the big hearted poets who are taking part in the challenge - in hopes of inspiring each other to write, and to give, daily!
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- 1. Becasue i am so grateful and have so much to give--especially love.
2. Because I love being a part of positive movements as so much more can happen collectively.
3. Because I want to talk about this with my son who gives all day every day.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- Some peace in my restless spirit...
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- From my beloved FB friend Gayle, who heard from her daughter Malaak.
- About me:
- I love being Danson's mom (my son is 10-years old and has autism--is 'non-verbal' and is an extraordinary poet), I love being Michael's wife, I love teaching and writing and speaking and creating--all of the incredible things i am blessed to do each day-- I love my life!
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- http://dansonsbook.com
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- http://burtonhttp://www.charitysmith.org/endeavors/bpierce/
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The gift of silence
Sometimes a gift can be something you DON'T give (i.e. negativity, drama, gossiping etc). For example, it can be difficult to 'get the job done' if two of your colleagues have some issues to resolve with one another. In the past I might have tried to mediate, or tell some story illustrating my opinion etc. I chose to focus on the work and silently send them both love. Guess what? The situation ended. So I'm thinking today about the gift of silence...
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Posted on November 10, 2009 at 1:57am — 3 Comments
"Live Your Live Like You Mean It!"
...Walk with me on the inside of my mind.
Up late making my plans.
I am going to make my roar loud in the world for those who cannot.
I am living almost in my world and yours too.
You make right my wrongs.
Until I am able, give me your voice.
Roar for me.
Live your live like you mean it."
(Danson Mandela Wambua, age 8.
From DANSON: The Extraordinary Discovery of an Autistic Child's
Innermost Thoughts and Feelings, St. Lynn's Press 2009)
Day #1: What does it mean to live my life like I mean it… Continue
Up late making my plans.
I am going to make my roar loud in the world for those who cannot.
I am living almost in my world and yours too.
You make right my wrongs.
Until I am able, give me your voice.
Roar for me.
Live your live like you mean it."
(Danson Mandela Wambua, age 8.
From DANSON: The Extraordinary Discovery of an Autistic Child's
Innermost Thoughts and Feelings, St. Lynn's Press 2009)
Day #1: What does it mean to live my life like I mean it… Continue
Posted on November 3, 2009 at 2:51am — 2 Comments
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 8:15am on November 10, 2009,
Mary - 29Gifts Welcome Team Lead said…
- Welcome, Michele. Danson is a sweetheart! If you haven't already, check out the Groups members like you have started. If you don't see something of interest, you can start your own. Hover your mouse over the Home button on the menu bar and select Groups. I also left this message with Nancy.
Enjoy the journey, and Happy Giving!
Mary
- At 11:33am on November 3, 2009,
Elly Rose 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 3:26am on November 3, 2009,
Peter said… - Hi Michelle,
Welcome to this wonderful community, I am sure we will all be inspired by your joy for life. Be sure to let us know about your giving journey through your blog.
namaste
Peter
- At 3:21am on November 3, 2009,
Harriet said…
- Welcome to 29 Gifts! I'm so glad you decided to join us.
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thank you for the comments. i realize now that i was looking at this all wrong. i think i will use the blog as a personal reminder of my journey and not worry about anything else.it is a good way to keep a record of gifts given and, when they happ...
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there is no gift too small and you are doing this for you but i understand your struggle. somehow a daily good deed feels devoid of goodness if you run around telling people about it. you don't have to write what you gave, you can just do a creati...
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