Giving In-person to Others
For conscious giving, start by using these practices on 3-5 folks
Definition
- visiting a brick-and-mortar establishment on behalf of recipient, or with recipient or providing means and reason for recipient to go alone to a place which warms their heart
- go with desired end in mind, that is be clear about the why and the available resources in advance
- a generous act of taking time and effort to identify just the right item
- take time to plan this adventure, set an agenda to be present, to bath oneself in the energies of the recipient and center from or come from the truest & highest energy you have for the recipient
- intend for it to be a joy that is not squeezed in between two other time sensitive appointments or a small item on a much longer list of to-do items at the store of choice
- consider scheduling for it in ones planner, allow twice the time expected
- consider going it alone
Acts
- pay attention to what the individual does for herself/himself
- notice changes in tastes, likes, preferences
- watch in the store where they linger, where they return to several times, when they absentmindedly say "Oh, don't you just love this!" "Wow! This would look so great in my..." and then walk by...
- take note of when they look at something and the pupil of their eyes expand
- become familiar with local gift shops in your neighborhood
- look around their personal space like their bedroom, kitchen, car
- consider some item that fans the flame of a passion, desire or hope they have in their life
- consider inviting them to participate in or visit some place you enjoy and want to share
