Gift from the Heart

February... The month of LOVE.  Valentine's Day is just around the corner.  And with that in mind, my thoughts turn to love...

For this month I will be focusing on love, abundance and gift-giving. Each day this month I will be turning my life over to a state of giving and gratitude by giving of myself, my talents, my time/help,  creating for charity, give a handcrafted gift or card, a smile, words of care or support, etc... making small gifts of generosity to family, friends, even strangers.  There is much to give!

My aim this month is based on 29 Gifts--Changing Lives One Gift at a Time.  This is a month-long daily giving challenge, which was initiated by Cami Walker.  I found out about this amazing project in the December 2009 issue of Yoga Journal magazine. It is a global movement which has changed lives--for gift givers and recipients.  There is even and online community for this via the website for interaction with others with formal sign up and challenges, as well as encouragement to submit stories, artwork, photos, video, etc. relating to the journey of giving and abundance.

While I've not formally sign on to do this project online, as I think it might be tough to do that daily in addition to all else at the moment, but I am very excited about this, and I will be using the principles outlined in 29 Gifts throughout February--doing for others, giving to others.  So this will be a behind-the-scenes project here at Pink Purl. 

So my first gift today... sharing this with you!  For I hope it may inspire more moving of the wheel of generosity for the planet and all who dwell here.

Giving from the heart... to share... It's what we're here to do...

With Love,

Comments

[Jodi]

I've never met more generous people than bloggers. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and perspectives.

[Anne Donald]

Good morning Tracy - what a wonderful idea. Like you I wouldn't sign up to do it formally, but I will certainly try to give something/do something for someone every day (that takes me back to my childhood in the Brownies and Guides, when we did a good deed every day!) Hope you have a good week - I have lots planned, I hope I manage to do it all. Love, Anne x

[dottycookie]

That prject sounds intriguing - I shall go and have a look. Thank you for the link, and I hope today is a very happy one for you!

[Tracy]

Good for you Tracy! That sounds like a fantastic project and I admire you for getting involved. I like to give and do as much as I can. It's not always on a daily basis though. I can feel the love in the air! Happy happy February to you & I hope the month is off to a good start so far :)

[Lisa Q]

giving something everyday...that sounds like a wonderful project for February! Happy February to you!

[Golden West]

Winston Churchill once said, "We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give".

Some years back, a friend's Christmas wish for me was not that I would receive everything I wanted, but that I would have the means to give. That has always stuck with me.

Stay warm, Tracy! Looking forward to seeing all your new projects!

[Kate England]

What a beautiful project! I also love the photo with the heart! xxxx

[Sherry]

Such a beautiful idea Tracy! I'm so glad you shared it with us...and with only 28 days in this month it almost seems too short a time to share so much love, but it is well worth doing!! xo

[JoLyn]

What a great idea....I love it! And I look forward to hearing about it. Good luck!

[BK]

Tracy, that is a wonderful focus for the month of February. I couldn't have done it better than you; to give of yourself to family, friends and even strangers. Have a wonderful week!

[Gayle]

Thank you for sharing this with us! I like the idea of a giving challenge and I already have some ideas!

[Caroline]

What a wonderful post, Tracy, and February is the perfect month to do it in.

[rochambeau]

Love your heart and not just the beautiful one on your hand!
Xox
Constance

[Marie]

Tracy, you so very generously share with each of us each time you post. Your gentle heart, your beautiful spirit, your calming words. YOU are a gift to us dear friend. I you very much!! xxoo

[Sophie]

Thank you for sharing :). What a neat project, I'm gonna head on over to check it out! Pretty heart too.

[Beachy]

What a beautiful post, with a beautiful message, and an abundance of inspiration!

[nicolette]

Love your little fabric heart!

Giving something every day sounds like a wonderful goal. You already give so much sharing your life, crafts and thoughts on your blog!

Hugs)

[Shayla]

Yes, it is what we're here to do. It's a great project and I will be interested to see how you find the experience. Good work, Tracy!

[Willow]

Beautiful post, Tracy! You've reminded me to ask my friend for a kit to make chemo caps for area hospitals.

I loved your previous 'scattered' post and photo. Sounds like my week!

Stay warm up there!

[S. Etole]

what a lovely heart ...

[Jennyff]

You've given a huge gift today Tracy by making all your readers think about giving. Even if you say it is just a kind word or a smile, we all have something we can pass on. Thanks for the inspiration.

[Susan]

What amazing ideas and projects you've got my dear friend! I would love to know more about this project and would love to be a part of it.Thank you for sharing this marvellous idea on this beautiful month of love.

[sheila jones]

This is a truly lovely idea Tracy and I look forward to hearing more about it as you move through the month. How good to know that there are others out there wanting to share love and care. I agree with others - you are a gift to us.

[Eunhwa]

Hello Tracy! I took a look at the '29 Gifts' and saw the video as well. It is a very moving project I didn't know about! I had a similar thought for last year's Valentine's day. I made some red pincushions, thinking every woman could use one, for the nuns who run elderly care nearby where I live. But, I didn't think to continue to give. This must be a gentle reminder coming through you. :) Thank you!

[Amanda]

Happy Feb. 1! Can't believe it's here already!