The beginning
So, this is me, on my second day of my conscious journey of the 29 gifts, even if giving and letting go of "important" things is a practice I have done sometimes before.
But never with such a commitment and in such a conscious way, and surely never written and exchanged with other people around the world in a non-native language.
It is no surprise for me that the book "29 gifts" felt in my hands at thursday evening(at a talk of Eckhart Tolle, who visited his home-country germany again, after 3 years of busy absence).
It had some attractive power to me since I have finally learned to have greater sensitivity to my inner voice. Just the right book for the right moment.
Where will this journey lead? I don't know.
Will I face my perfectionism to make only "good" presents and be able to let go of it? I don't know.
Will I find ways to make meaningful presents on days like today, spending most or entire time of the day alone?
I don't know, but I know that this is the beauty of it, and I will be part of it.
Thank you Cami for demonstrating to me a "proof" that such a movement and shift in consciousness can work and can have a significant effect on a greater number of people. Thank you, may you be guided on your challenging days.
Yesterday I met an old woman on the way to the baker, greated her and held beside her. I pointed at the nice and rare sunshine we had on one of the last days of october. But she told me only of the bad news she heard on TV. I tried to convince her that the TV is NOT representative of the world, and there are many many beautiful und lovely things outside the TV, if we have eyes for it. I wished her a nice day and continued my way to the baker.
Today I'm challenged by the circumstance that I won't meet people today, but I know that this is no real obstacle. I'm curious, maybe I already made a gift, but didn't realize it. We will see.
But never with such a commitment and in such a conscious way, and surely never written and exchanged with other people around the world in a non-native language.
It is no surprise for me that the book "29 gifts" felt in my hands at thursday evening(at a talk of Eckhart Tolle, who visited his home-country germany again, after 3 years of busy absence).
It had some attractive power to me since I have finally learned to have greater sensitivity to my inner voice. Just the right book for the right moment.
Where will this journey lead? I don't know.
Will I face my perfectionism to make only "good" presents and be able to let go of it? I don't know.
Will I find ways to make meaningful presents on days like today, spending most or entire time of the day alone?
I don't know, but I know that this is the beauty of it, and I will be part of it.
Thank you Cami for demonstrating to me a "proof" that such a movement and shift in consciousness can work and can have a significant effect on a greater number of people. Thank you, may you be guided on your challenging days.
Yesterday I met an old woman on the way to the baker, greated her and held beside her. I pointed at the nice and rare sunshine we had on one of the last days of october. But she told me only of the bad news she heard on TV. I tried to convince her that the TV is NOT representative of the world, and there are many many beautiful und lovely things outside the TV, if we have eyes for it. I wished her a nice day and continued my way to the baker.
Today I'm challenged by the circumstance that I won't meet people today, but I know that this is no real obstacle. I'm curious, maybe I already made a gift, but didn't realize it. We will see.
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Comment by Julie D. on November 3, 2010 at 7:20am -
Hi Artur, what a great blog! I am a big fan of Eckarts Tolle's work - how wonderful for you to be able to be able to hear him speak in person. Looking forward to reading more of your blogs! Happy Giving
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Comment by Miyuki on October 31, 2010 at 4:03am
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Hello Artur
But she told me only of the bad news she heard on TV. >>
I'd like to share happy news with people. Those people upset me a lot, but I'm always finding a light.
and there are many many beautiful und lovely things outside the TV, if we have eyes for it. I wished her a nice day and continued my way to the baker.>>
--- YES!
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Comment by Deb~ Community Manager on October 30, 2010 at 1:25pm -
You are a gift to us Artur~ You are wise and I love your post. You write wonderfully too~ This journey will bring joy into your life~ Enjoy....
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Comment by genuine, wwt, welcomer on October 30, 2010 at 9:45am -
well, you did make the gift of this blog post, the gift of sharing with us
What a nice conversation you had with that elderly woman
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Comment by Lois55 wwt on October 30, 2010 at 9:15am -
That is a great start to your giving journey....glad you are onboard and i am looking forward to following you on your journey. Take care.
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