Day 5

[EHG]

I had some difficulty today trying to decide what today's gift would be.

I helped another person reach the top shelf in Target this afternoon, but since that had been a gift earlier in the week, it didn't seem original. (I truly never realized how many people have difficuly reaching things that are eye level for me!)

I offered to take a woman's grocery cart with me from the parking lot to the store, so she wouldn't have to traipse back to the store after loading her groceries in the car and I told a family who was waiting in a long line at the store that there was a checkout lane without any customers a few lanes away. Admittedly, these aren't things that I would normally do, so they feel like gifts, but I think the real gift was to myself. The gift of not being afraid to reach out and talk to people. (I live on the East Coast and people can be a bit snippy.I have gotten into the habit of just keeping to myself and minding my own business.) If feels strange, but good to be moving outside my comfort zone.

[Mrs. C]

I can really relate. I'm on the East Coast, too. I have said no to two giving opportunities because I have been afraid of people's reactions. You've inspired me to take the risk and give. Thank you!

[Ann]

Your kindness to the strangers you meet at the grocery store or on the street is a wonderful gift.  And I think it is great that you are stepping outside of your comfort zone and reaching out to others. Way to go!

[Lois55 wwt]

I love that you are coming out of your comfort zone, that is what this challenge is all about...helping someone get something down from a high shelf is so kind! I am always looking around for someone to help me with something I can't reach! Where are you?? hehe!! And shopping carts are one of my favorite gives! You are doing just fine!

[Yan]

Hi, EHG!  I love what you are doing!  I don´t know what snippy means haha.  But I do know what it feels for a stranger to come up to me and offer me a hand, when they see there is something I need, whatever it may be.  It makes me realize that I actually do matter to someone!  It makes me feel that someone cares, and it makes me want to be nicer to whoever I come across.  So sometimes, little details are what makes all the difference.  I say you are making a great positive shift! 

[Deb~ Community Manager]

Love how the new you is emerging through this giving process!