One Hundred Days of Giving: Third Interlude ❦ Family, giving and sharing

Today I am including the most popular posts related to family so far. There are so many wonderful stories ahead of us that I don't want to lose sight of some of the important stories that have already been told. Enjoy and spend some time today thinking about family (however you define family), giving and sharing.

Giving to your family:

http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2440410872275813627#editor/target=post;postID=26400597136039269

Surprise your family:

http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2440410872275813627#editor/target=post;postID=4121839008592546887

More surprises:

http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2440410872275813627#editor/target=post;postID=8202414738152771114

And, even more surprises:

http://onehundreddaysofgiving.blogspot.com/2012/09/day-21-giving-presents-many-surprises.html

Caring for your "inner child"

http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2440410872275813627#editor/target=post;postID=904027214041738161

❦ Family, giving and sharing

Why 100 Days of Giving? What I did...anyone can do...

Simple Gifts

When I started this exercise, the motives were somewhat selfish. I needed a focus, a reason to get up in the morning, a reason to look forward to each day. Waking up to giving seemed like a good idea. I had no idea how hard it was going to be, what challenges the exercise would offer, or what the “rules” would be. I just knew that if I set as a goal to give something each day I would have something else on which to to spend my energy - instead of ruminating about the scarcity in my life, or the fear of losing my job. I also had absolutely no idea of what I would get back in return, no expectations of how much would come into my life - all of the unintended consequences - both good and bad.

This is written as a personal journal, for a personal journey. What I did - anyone can do and I believe that the rewards can be as great, if not greater. The things I chose to give are everyday common gifts and did not cost very much - if anything. The true value was in the timing, the method of giving, and the recipient. The unexpected value to me was that I got my life back from out of the darkness - your rewards may be very different. What I do know is that implementing an intentional act of giving into your daily life will inspire you, provide hope, and disburse caring into a world that so desperately needs love.

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Saturday, September 29, 2012

Third Interlude ❦ Family, giving and sharing

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