Authentic, Joyful Giving by Definition
You give but little when you give of your possessions.
It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.
Kahil Gibran
So why all the fuss?!
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Authentic, Joyful Giving feels great!
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Authentic, Joyful Giving nourishes the soul.
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Authentic, Joyful Giving demonstrates sincere appreciation for the recipient.
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Authentic, Joyful Giving respects the giver.
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Authentic, Joyful Giving is powered up by coming from within the giver's resources.
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Authentic, Joyful Giving invites meaning back into the whole gift giving practice.
So, why Authentic?
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Authentic Giving, first and foremost, is conscious giving
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Authentic Giving is giving from one's own resources
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Authentic Giving is giving knowingly
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Authentic Giving is equally about what giver wants to give, as it is about what the recipient wants to receive
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Authentic Giving is about setting a tone for giving that celebrates, inspires, refreshes
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Authentic Giving is about agreeing on a giving plan
How does one participate in Authentic, Joyful Giving?
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Start by taking time to get grounded, centered and focused
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Settle into thoughts about and experiences with the recipient
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Reflect on what on has received from the recipient beyond "gifts"
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Be patient with oneself as one moves through process
Why is it important to Give?
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Giving feeds one's soul
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Giving nourishes the recipient's soul
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Giving acknowledges the celebration of life and special moments
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Giving stirs the Law of Circulation
When may I practice Authentic, Joyful Giving?
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In each moment of every day to oneself and others
