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You are so right about needing to take care of ourselves before we can be fully present and give to others. In The Clearing Space Sanctuary for June, we discussed Me Time as a way of recharging batteries so we have energy and enthusiasm to give all we want (and need) to give to others. Without that constant topping up of our reserves, our batteries can run dry and we can find ourselves with nothing to give anyone.
Your list of giving ideas is very inspiring. It took me a while to absorb these 12 suggestions, before I could think about adding to the list.
There are two I'd like to suggest, if I may?
The first would be we can Give the gift of our presence. I agree with your Day 1 - only I'd like to go a little deeper. Being there in the moment with our loved ones, co-workers or clients and focusing 100% of our attention on them (rather than thinking about what to prepare for dinner, or what we have to do next, etc.)
The second is similar - we can Give the gift of intense listening, really listening when another person talks, hearing and getting what they are saying without our own agenda or reactions butting in.
Posted by: Karen Wallace | July 02, 2006 at 07:33 PM
May I add Day 13? We can say 'Aloha' to a new friend.
When I blogtipped Dewayne I wasn't planning on it leading me to the Islands. I'm so happy to have found your blog. Thanks for the link, Rosa!
Posted by: Tom Vander Well | July 02, 2006 at 11:36 PM
How beautiful!
May this month be filled with purpose and joy, living aloha through simple acts of giving in the spirit of lokomaika‘i.
In contemplating the daily 'habits', the words of Peace Pilgrim came to mind: 'Live in the present. Do the things that need to be done. Do all the good you can each day. Allow the future to unfold.'
Posted by: Dale Howard | July 03, 2006 at 06:34 AM
Wonderful additions Karen and Dale, mahalo nui :-)
And Tom, a warm welcome to our Ho'ohana Community. Thank you so much for clicking in and reading. Your Day 13 is perfect - and an everyday wish for me too!
Posted by: Rosa Say | July 03, 2006 at 09:27 AM
I like Tom's Day 13 Rosa, and I will add a day 14 if I may - to share our eternal optimism with all who need the inspiration to make positive changes in their lives. Happy 4th!
Posted by: Starbucker | July 03, 2006 at 01:31 PM
Excellent Starbucker, and so wonderfully fitting coming from you, the eternal optimist that you are! You mentor us all so very, very well, and we are ever so grateful. Happy 4th to you too.
Posted by: Rosa Say | July 03, 2006 at 06:44 PM
Thank you for your comment and link and another great post.
Posted by: Lyndon | July 04, 2006 at 11:22 AM
What a great post Rosa. I know that when I am out of center, there are two things that will bring me back -- generosity and gratitude.
I believe that there is another reason that people don't give of themselves (besides time and energy): they simply don't recognize the gift that the have to give.
Posted by: Dick Richards | July 13, 2006 at 06:27 AM
Dick you are so right; everyone's self-esteem and self-confidence can get an automatic boost when they recognize their own gifts. Generosity and gratitude can serve us well in grooming an attitude of abundance versus one of scarcity. Mahalo for chiming in on this!
Rosa
Posted by: Rosa Say | July 18, 2006 at 08:32 AM