Saturday, October 25, 2008

29-Day Giving Challenge Begins....


Give a little each day

Make a big Impact.

Give one thing away each day for 29 days. Share your stories about how it impacts your life to focus on giving. Join the 29-Day Giving Challenge community today.


  • Your 29 gifts can be anything... money, food, old sweaters, smiles, your time, kind words or thoughts.
  • You can start your own personal 29-Day Giving Challenge at any time—there’s no official begin or end date.
  • To complete the Challenge, share a story about the impact it made on your life to focus on giving for 29 days. Your story can be told with written word, short film, recorded spoken word, song or visual art.
  • The Challenge is intended to be a sacred ritual—it is your opportunity to cultivate a mindful practice of stepping outside your own story for a few seconds each day by serving others.
  • Don’t quit. If you have a day that you feel unmotivated to give, it’s ok. Just go for the simple give. Call a friend and give some kind words. Write someone a nice note. Or exchange smiles with a stranger. Every give doesn't need to be monumental. You might even notice that the “simple gives” feel more powerful than the grand gestures.
  • If you forget your give one day, be gentle with yourself. This ritual is about progress, not perfection. Sit down and quietly reflect on your day. Review the entire day mindfully and find the times you unconsciously gave so you can bring it into your consciousness.
  • Don’t forget that there is never a day that you don't give. There are only days that you don't acknowledge and remember you did.
  • Enjoy your 29 days. And remember to stay open to receiving. Giving can't happen without the receptors of our gifts. Good giving to you today.

1 comment:

mommyholly said...

Wow, I love this idea, especially at this time of year. My son would love to help me with something like this too! Good for you guys:) Your blog is SO cute!! xo!