A Month Of Giving

As we’re coming up to Christmas, I thought this video might inspire you to think of your giving in a different way…and I’m thinking I might do this challenge myself in December (well, it sounds easier and more fun than nanowrimo!)

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Love

Donna.x

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Do Something Amazing Today – Challenge Chain

So, if you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you will know that every four months or so, I give blood. Yesterday I took an hour out of my day to go and lie down, have a drink of squash and a biscuit…oh, and leave behind a pint of O negative! I did something amazing. That hour of mine might just have saved a life…and the other 30 people that I saw at the same time might also have saved a life. And the hundreds of others who came throughout the day.

What a heartwarming though that is – because a couple of hundred people gave up an hour of their time and a pint of their blood, potentially a couple of hundred of lives could be saved by that one donation session. Is a life worth an hour of your time once every few months? If you think so, and you don’t already give blood – look into doing so right now. In the UK, you’ll find all the details you need here.

And now I come to the challenge chain – tell someone else that they could save a life. Whether you are willing to do it or not (some people cannot because of health or lifestyle), spread the word. Imagine if you could save 1 life by donating some blood, and then save another 5 lives by spreading the word…and if every one of those people also spread the word, more lives could be saved. Who knows, one of those lives could be yours.

Love

Donna.x

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What Can You Give?

This week I have been asking what your theme will be for this year, what you want for this year, today I want to ask what you will give? My theme for 2009 is service – giving to the world. People who know me and check out my website for the first time are often astonished by how much I give away, but I know that giving feels good! Whenever I am feeling low, I look for a way that I can make a difference to someone else.

It makes me feel good, hopefully makes them feel good, reminds me that I am a valuable and wonderful human being, and I know of nothing better to dispel a low mood! Sometimes we can get so focused on what we want to get in our own lives, we forget to restore the balance by giving. And as giving feels so good, it’s a good idea to regularly get out of our longing and into contributing as often as we can.

So, what can you give in 2009? It could be your money, time, love, expertise, or ideas. Give with love, and enjoy your giving. Oh, and if there is anything I can give you, let me know.

Love

Donna.x

PS Leave me a comment and tell me what you’re going to give.

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