Good Giving Weekly: GIVING GUIDANCE August 17, 2018
Greetings #29Gifts Community,
Welcome to our new givers. The world is celebrating the life and legacy of Aretha Franklin. Her voice will always be a powerful reminder that we all need some soul in our lives. Franklin struggled with depression and alcoholism, two things I share in common with the Queen of Soul. She poured her pain into her faith and music. I put my energy into spirituality, stories and art.
GIVING GUIDANCE Positive energy is contagious. So is kindness. As you give your #29Gifts, set an intention each day, like “Today I give with abundance.” or “Today I give with joy.” Listen to this interview for more giving guidance. MS&Me Podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ndPvtZdIcE&t=2447s
When I began giving daily in March of 2008, Mbali Creazzo, Medicine Woman and Mother of our #29Gifts movement encouraged me to look for opportunities each day and follow my gut instincts to offer my gifts without planning or attachment. She encouraged me to give food and money to the homeless, something I do today. Her giving “prescription” helped me let go and let God guide me on my giving path. I could learn more about Mbali Creazzo and her work at https://ourdivinemedicine.wordpress.com/
SAFE TRAVELS Trooper and I head to Nebraska today to visit Henry Zane, my son. Please send prayers for a safe and fun trip. We are going to a hot air balloon festival in Scottsbluff on Saturday. Henry starts kindergarten today. He is growing up way too fast!
TROOPER UPDATE Trooper’s training got interrupted because his trainer had a family emergency that took her to Arizona. I am raising money to train Trooper as a Therapy and Service Dog and for my dental implant. Please chip in if you can and share this link in the spirit of community! https://www.gofundme.com/help-cami-break-free-from-ptsd-ms
GIVEAWAYS WANTED Are you an artist, author healer or entrepreneur who wants to share a product or service with our community? Sponsor a Great Giveaway. Direct Message me or leave a comment on this post if you are interested.
HELP WANTED Join our 29 Gifts Community Team. Help welcome new members, comment on people's posts and start conversations on www.29gifts.org. If you are interested in joining me, leave a comment on this post or DM me. You can also organize group gives in your local area. When I was traveling and speaking about 29 Gifts, I organized Flower Power Gives in each city I visited. Read about my first Flower Power Give in 2008. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/get-your-give/200908/flower-power-give
PERSONAL ESSAYS WANTED BY AUGUST 29 Write a 2,000-word submission for my second book. 29 Life Lessons: Reflections On Living and Giving is the much anticipated sequel to Cami Walker’s New York Times Bestselling self-help memoir, 29 Gifts: How A Month of Giving Can Change Your Life. 29 Life Lessons includes personal stories from Walker and members of the 29 Gifts global community, self-help prompts, and creative giving tips. Get submission guidelines and read three stories from Cami. http://follr.com/Communities/29Gifts/ViewPost/74108
SUPPORT 29 GIFTS Please invite friends to join you at www.29gifts.org. "Like" and Share http://www.facebook.com/29gifts. Use the tag #29Gifts on your social media posts. Follow Cami on Twitter or Snapchat @camiwalker29 and at https://www.instagram.com/camillaswalker. Click on Documents to download free Gift Tags and other fun giving tools.
Good Giving! Cami Walker Chief Evangelist, 29gifts.org
