Sure, you're generous, but could you pledge to GIVE for 29 days straight?
Stephanie of Stephanie Malone {Design} emailed me about a site she stumbled upon called the 29-Day Giving Challenge. The concept is pretty self-explanatory. Give something away each day for 29 days.
Watch Cami Walker, the adorable Challenge Creator, explain the whole program and answer some of the more frequently asked questions including "How does it work?" and "What should I give?" and "What if I miss a day?"
It's a little intimidating. I have trouble sticking with resolutions, so I'm afraid I'd get to day 6 and then fail. What do you think? Should I give it a shot? Anyone want to try it with me and help me stay motivated?
Thursday, January 29, 2009
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I like her suggestion to go through your day, mentally, and think about what you may have given someone without realizing it, and being mindful of the things that you do. It reminds me of something I did when going through a break-up, in order to cheer myself up, which was listing 3 things every day that were GOOD. I was focusing so much on the negative that, at first, it was really hard. Eventually it became easier, and then I didn't need to remind myself every single day anymore. Just being mindful is what's important, not so much the ostentatiousness of the gift.
I ran into her website before and I printed the calendar that she has on there. It is very helpful for keeping track of what you have given or what you could plan to give on a certain day. Though unfortunately life got busy and I didn't have time to keep up with giving daily. Though I do like to think that I give my time or a smile daily, so in that sense I have continued.
Nice idea though!
Oh AND, I think it's good to give something away that you actually would like to keep. Like for me...it really helps me to put others before myself. As the Bible talks about. Plus it helps me to remember that stuff is just stuff, and I don't necessarily need all of it to be happy :)
I think this is a great idea. I'm also a little hesitant, but I think I might try it. I'm doing a post on my blog so that I can at least pass the message along to others who might want to do it. Thanks, Melissa!
Oh, this is awesome! I am totally up for it! I will add a post on my blog!!!
I think it's a beautiful idea. I don't think I can play along just yet, but I'll post this on the ol blog to share the love :)
That's funny - I too came across this site about a week ago and am really getting into it!
I love this site!
I've been a member since last October. Its awesome. :)
I will definitely be joining you ma'am...and posting about my journey as well.
This is the best idea I've heard in a long while--truly a way to "get out of yourself".
Thank you for inspiring me.
Please follow with me too, tout-est-des-roses.blogspot.com
Thanks
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