#giftivism

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Gems 3.81 | #Under1000skies I hope you’re having a beautiful day. ♡ Here’s another light-filled ¤ Gem ¤ Photo “Mexican Bird of Paradise” by Cord X About the Photographer Today’s beautiful photo is by Cord X. Cord, “originally from Wisconsin, sometimes poet,” is a homeless creative living in San Antonio, Texas. This is his first photography submission but we sincerely hope it will not be his last. Journey Notes Special thanks to Cord X. for today’s photo and to “TG” for today’s quote. The suggested theme for July is “freedom,” but if you have a favorite quote about any other uplifting subject, please let us know. We’re always accepting favorite quotes. Your Creativity As always, we would love to feature your creative visions too! If you would like to contribute photos, art work, short poems/stories, quotes, time, etc., please see our “About Us” page for details. When we show each other what we find beautiful, we get a glimpse into each others’ hearts. May you find joy every day of your journey through life, ☼ #under1000skies ☼ a #giftivism initiative We are #photographers, #writers, #artists & #advocates #serving and #connecting #homeless #creatives ( #linkinbio )

[pthuyduong]

“It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” ~ Mother Teresa. TIỀN RẤT GIỐNG NHƯ NƯỚC ...

"Tiền giống như nước. Nó tuôn đi khắp nơi trên thế giới, mỗi nơi đi qua, nó trở nên hữu ích và khiến cho mọi việc trôi chảy. Chúng ta có thể nói rằng nước thì không thuộc về bất cứ ai trong chúng ta, hay là nó thuộc về tất cả mọi người. Khi nước chảy được thông suốt, nó giúp làm sạch, làm thanh khiết, nuôi dưỡng, làm xanh mát và tươi tốt mọi thứ. Nhưng khi dòng chảy bị chậm lại hoặc tắc nghẽn, nó trở nên độc hại, đặc biệt với những ai sở hữu nó. Tất cả những điều này đều đúng với tiền.Tiền có thể được dùng cho những lý tưởng và mục đích tốt đẹp, hơn là việc cố gắng tích lũy chúng để giành lấy quyền lực, uy thế hay bất kì một đặc quyền nào khác." "GIFTIVISM - tinh thần trao tặng, dâng hiến vô điều kiện vì một thế giới tốt đẹp hơn.Giftivism khác với từ thiện. Chúng ta thường cho rằng khi đã đầy đủ và thậm chí dư thừa thì ta mới có thể làm từ thiện. Thực tế, người nghèo, người thiệt thòi vẫn có thể trao tặng: một nụ cười chân thành, lòng tốt và sự sẻ chia, tình bạn và sự quan tâm.Hành động trao tặng xuất phát từ tâm yêu thương sẽ thay đổi cách chúng ta nhìn về thế giới. Thay vì lo lắng về nguồn lực có hạn, khi thay đổi cách nhìn nhận, chúng ta sẽ nhìn thấy cơ hội làm điều tốt ở mọi lúc và mọi nơi: trả tiền cà phê cho một người lạ mặt, viết thư cảm ơn đến những tổ chức từ thiện, để lại món quà cho một người không quen... LÀM SAO ĐỂ TRAO TẶNG KHI TA KHÔNG CÓ GÌ TRONG TAY? Giftivism không hạn chế ở các nguồn lực vật chất. Ngoài tiền bạc, mỗi người có bao nguồn lực quý giá khác như thời gian, tài năng, sự có mặt lắng nghe, các mối quan hệ. Ai có thể nói 1 triệu đô la từ thiện thì quan trọng hơn một nụ cười trìu mến hay một giờ lắng nghe người bạn đang có chuyện buồn?

Giftivism là những món quà đến từ trái tim, chạm vào trái tim và từ đó thế giới trở nên tốt đẹp hơn." https://www.facebook.com/giftivismvietnam 

[rawjeev]

Joy of making & the Gift

Preeti came home as an intern, to learn soapmaking from my wife. She came along with her skill of Hammock making and she has been working with my daughter to weave one for us. Shikha has been thoroughly enjoying Preeti's company the last few days and is so happy about the Hammock they made together.

It's so nice to live in the gift, meeting each other's needs and celebrating life.

[kristenlynnmccluretherapist-blog]

Giftivism: Reclaiming the Priceless | KarmaTube

In a world where everything has a price and everything is for sale, what happens to the priceless? And what would happen were we to bring those things that are truly valuable back into circulation? Pavi Mehta answers those questions as eloquently as she poses them in this stirring explication of "Giftivism," the practice of radically generous acts that transform the world. She demonstrates that the shift from consumption to contribution, from isolation to community is not only possible, it is a driving force in human nature. As Ms. Mehta correctly observes, "What we will do for love will always be far more powerful than what we will do for money."

[jazztizz]

"A work of art is above all and adventure of the mind." #eugeneionesco Gems 3.87 | #Under1000skies I hope you’re having a beautiful day. ♡ Here’s another light-filled ¤ Gem ¤ Journey Notes The suggested theme for August is “adventure.” If you have a favorite quote about adventure or any other uplifting subject, please let us know. Your Creativity As always, we would love to feature your creative visions too! If you would like to contribute photos, art work, short poems/stories, quotes, time, etc., please see our “About Us” page for details. When we show each other what we find beautiful, we get a glimpse into each others’ hearts. May you find joy every day of your journey through life, ☼ #under1000skies ☼ a #giftivism initiative We are #photographers, #writers, #artists & #advocates #serving and #connecting #homeless #creatives ( #linkinbio ) #photo by Niki Flow #tizzlovesrowdy #adventure

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Gems 3.83 | #Under1000skies I hope you’re having a beautiful day. ♡ Here’s another light-filled ¤ Gem ¤ Journey Notes Special thanks to "RBP" for today’s quote. The suggested theme for July is “freedom,” but if you have a favorite quote about any other uplifting subject, please let us know. We’re always accepting favorite quotes. Your Creativity As always, we would love to feature your creative visions too! If you would like to contribute photos, art work, short poems/stories, quotes, time, etc., please see our “About Us” page for details. When we show each other what we find beautiful, we get a glimpse into each others’ hearts. May you find joy every day of your journey through life, ☼ #under1000skies ☼ a #giftivism initiative We are #photographers, #writers, #artists & #advocates #serving and #connecting #homeless #creatives ( #linkinbio ) #photo by Niki Flow #tizzlovesrowdy #truth #freedom #gloriasteinem #nashvillefilter

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Gems 3.78 | #Under1000skies I hope you’re having a beautiful day. ♡ Here’s another light-filled ¤ Gem ¤ Me and Bobby McGee by Kris Kristofferson | Photo "SciFi Sky" by Niki Flow ME AND BOBBY MCGEE Busted flat in Baton Rouge, waitin' for a train And I's feelin' near as faded as my jeans Bobby thumbed a diesel down, just before it rained It rode us all the way to New Orleans I pulled my harpoon out of my dirty red bandanna I was playin' soft while Bobby sang the blues, yeah Windshield wipers slappin' time, I was holdin' Bobby's hand in mine We sang every song that driver knew Freedom's just another word for nothin' left to lose Nothin', don't mean nothin' hon' if it ain't free, no no And, feelin' good was easy, Lord, when he sang the blues You know, feelin' good was good enough for me Good enough for me and my Bobby McGhee From the Kentucky coal mine to the California sun There Bobby shared the secrets of my soul Through all kinds of weather, through everything we done Yeah, Bobby baby kept me from the cold One day up near Salinas, Lord, I let him slip away He's lookin' for that home, and I hope he finds it But, I'd trade all of my tomorrows, for a single yesterday To be holdin' Bobby's body next to mine Freedom's just another word for nothin' left to lose Nothin', that's all that Bobby left me, yeah But, feelin' good was easy, Lord, when he sang the blues Hey, feelin' good was good enough for me, mm-hmm Good enough for me and my Bobby McGhee Songwriters: Fred Foster / Fred L Foster / Kris Kristofferson Me and Bobby McGee lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC #photo by #tizzlovesrowdy ☼ #under1000skies ☼ a #giftivism initiative We are #photographers, #writers, #artists & #advocates #serving and #connecting #homeless #creatives ( #linkinbio )

[lechousauvage]

COOKBOOK GIVEAWAY! Can you handle it? This week 1.) follow @regularjoni, the amazing author of Vegan Food Gifts 2.) and of course me (@_kate_lewis) if you aren't already. Then, 3.) tell me in the comments👇why this cookbook should be in your hands before the end of 2014, how you plan to "gift" from it throughout the next year and that you followed the above instructions. OK? I will be posting things I plan on making for the holidays around here such as Cool Lemon Cookies, Shortbread Fingers and of course we have to have a little chocolate with Joni's amazing Chocolate Bark. Join in if you already have and love the book with the hashtag #giftivism & #veganfoodgifts