I ask this question because I wonder what the holidays bring to your life. You can argue that this time of year is all about what you give to your friends and fam (and a whole lot of rum-spiked eggnog filled parties). This is true. But, my question has me looking a bit more inward about what the simple act of giving to others can do for you (in a non money related, joy inspiring kind of way).
I read this book “29 Gifts in 29 Days” about a woman’s struggle with Multiple Sclerosis. At the lowest point in her life she was struggling with horribly debilitating side effects (pain, cognitive impairment, loss of motor skills, depression) and was faced with the prospect of becoming a vegetable for the rest of her life.
So a close friend (who happened to also be an African medicine woman) gave her a simple prescription – “give away 29 gifts in 29 days” (radical, huh?) In the process of doing this, her mind would be able to break out of the negative thought patterns that had become her daily routine.
And so she began. What started out timidly ended up bringing her a well of positivity that helped her mind focus on the beauty of making others happy. Today she has completely turned around her physical condition and championed the gift of giving as a way to help others just as much as herself.
This idea has somehow taken hold of me. Christmas is approaching slowly (or way too fast depending on how you look at it) and that seems like a perfect opportunity to try it out. It may not be the whole 29 days but it is worthwhile. Big or small I want to give gifts that are homemade, well-intentioned or just from the heart (and awesome!). I’d like to see what I get out of that, because somehow I’m sure that it’ll be more than just the kick I get from seeing that lit-up look on someone’s face. (I’ll report back too!)
Let’s hear your story about a gift you gave that made you feel a certain way 
(And let’s not forget that Lovefresh just so happens to be a great gift that is good for the body, made from whole, natural ingredients and makes you happy with one whiff
Also, if you want to check it out here’s the link to the “29 Gifts in 29 Days” website >> http://www.29gifts.org/
