Trouble getting started...

[Kristin]

I confess!! I'm having trouble getting started with this. I know though that this is exactly why I need to do it. I signed up three days ago and I was trying to rationalize 'givings' that i did last night over the previous 2 days but some of them were kind of a long shot, and really not good givings because at least one of them I was a tad resentful that I hadn't been given credit which goes against the whole concept of giving.

So am I allowed to start over? I'm telling myself that yes, it is okay to start over. I do not know what I will be starting with though...I'll give something away today though. I could say that dropping off a rejection letter from the Department of Housing for public assistance to the daycare was a gift...she might be able to help me get a lower rate of daycare (and more money for them considering we are 3 months behind) I also gave her 200 dollars which is not even close to what we owe, but it's something, and it is about half of what my husband and I have now so it is a huge amount for us to be giving. I don't know if this counts as giving though because technically it is owed...it had a note in it though explaining the delay in giving her the paperwork was due to everything being in boxes from the move.

I don't feel like those things count.

I am about to go work on some paintings today that I'll be putting up on Etsy later, either tonight or tomorrow.

Oh! I know what I gave today...I broke the rules and gave my daughter a piece of gum this morning...she was very very happy about that and it felt good to indulge her a little bit.

[Kristin]

Thank you everybody!!

[Harriet]

Hi Kristin! Welcome! What you have shared are all gives, you are giving. Like Elly Rose suggested, I would read through blogs, it is so interesting to see what other people say and share. Blessings to you!

[Marie P.]

It's harder than you think it's going to be isn't it? My suggestion - give yourself a break. AND don't worry about making it consecutive (That was day 5 for me!). A give doesn't have to be elaborate - it's truly the thought that counts so a friendly smile and "Hello" to someone you pass in the street is just as good as a grand gesture. Or perhaps giving some support and encouragement to some fellow givers - That just may end up being my day 15!

[Elly Rose Tech Support]

I am sorry that you are having troubles getting started, there are no hard rules in this. Ideas for gifts are plentiful on this site. On the tool bar above you can go to forum. There you will find a discussion on giving ideas. Read through some of the blogs and you will be inspired. There are no small gives as long as it uplifts another. This challenge can stretch you and help you become the best you can be. I have had a few rounds here where there was no money and I was surprised at the things I was able to give
Actually, the gift of honesty is quite a large gift and you gave that to your daycare when you explained your circumstances to them. This give really counts as well as the gum you gave your daughter. Sharing you stuffed animals was huge too. Have fun painting, that is good for the soul too.

[Kristin]

I also gave her a lot of my old and well loved stuffed animals last night...