Givers
Please call 214-615-6505 ext. 2464
Many have already been blessed with the gift that is giving something beautiful to a stranger, or a friend.
Please share your journey of giving with the world. If you offered your gift to someone, please use the comment area below to share your experience. What were the circumstances of the giving and how did it affect you to give it? How are you changed by this experience?
And please record a message at 214-615-6505 ext. 2464 as well. We will then add your voice comment to your text comments below. Please leave your name and location in both places.
Thanks!
June 10th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
I gave my global gift bag to a woman that i sat next to at a What If Up Club meeting. During one of the What If exercises I seem to connect with some of her ideas, and was inspired to give my bag to her.
June 10th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
We gave the gift bag to a wonderful oriental man at a pet store who was helping us with an aquarium for a Feng Shui correction. He was so precious and helpful. He loved the Global Gift Program and understood the ripple effect of the energy exchange. The warmth of his smile and depth of his understanding was our gift in exchange. Thank you Lisa
June 10th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
I love playing this game of giving. Seeing people’s faces
light up is terrific. An experience of the heart.
Thanks, Dariah
June 10th, 2008 at 7:05 pm
I gave my Global Gift Bag to Kathleen, who saw in the row behind me at the World Wellness Weekend presentation by Lisa Coltman of the “Gift a Stranger” project. In spontaneously deciding Kathleen was “the one” to whom I’d gift this beautiful bag and its inspiring contents, I felt myself motivated to help her understand that her natural curiosity about the project was itself a kind of gift for me. To see her asking earnest questions was to sense her reaching out to others - so it was with gratitude that I expressed my appreciation for the opportunity to get to know her, in just the right kind of friendly setting, through her interest in the project.
June 11th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
After getting tea, I noticed a fellow who looked like the average coffee shop person. It is Sunday, he is nicely dressed reading a book. I intended to find a person at the Harmony Festival who I might connect with. Rather than taking it to the festival and making a new friend - I decided a completely unconditional gift was more powerful. That there not be any attachment at all to some sort of connection. So I found this fellow Randy who looked so unassuming and in his own world reading his book. I gave him both the necklaces so he would hopefully pass the bag on with a second necklace to another stranger.
June 27th, 2008 at 1:11 pm
i am 10 years old and i live in california i gave away my first bag today to a man.he had the best energy ever so i just felt he needed it by how strong his energy was.
July 7th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
Blessings…..I have Given away a gift today! I had a greater since of loving awareness of all I was in contact with. That in itself is a wonderful gift. And so it is!! Please listen to my two recorded audios of giving experiences.
And my second giving experience:
July 7th, 2008 at 7:31 pm
Please listen to my audio for my heartfelt story. Thank you for these global gifts to give and supporting people from around the world including right here in the USA as well.
July 16th, 2008 at 6:14 am
While vacationing in Asheville N Carolina I was inspired to give my two gift bags to two waitresses who had cheerfully engaged and helped my party of four sharp witted, sleep deprived out-of-towners. Asheville is a very artsy, independent and fiery town thus I am sure those wait staff understood my unique additional tip immediately. They were both so friendly and helpful answering our questions, accomodating our tailored orders and always being cheerful. Their energy absolutely boosted all of our experiences of Asheville.
Nerissa Oden
September 8th, 2008 at 10:56 am
Thank you Lisa for such a great opportunity to expand our consciousness. I have several gift bags. I gave 1 plus a monetary tip to a musician in Corpus Christi, Texas, who was playing guitar and singing at a local seafood restaurant. He smiled and said thank you and continued singing.
While I was at a popular coffee shop in San Antonio, Texas, I gave another gift bag to someone sitting outside. She was writing and smiled in surprise accepted and continued working. I noticed that she was too curious and could not continue her work without opening the bag. She sort of peeked in and then continued writing. I was pretty uncomfortable giving the gift. Of course maybe she was studying and should not have been interrupted. My hesitation was curious to me since I am not shy to talk to strangers. The idea of giving to a stranger opens new territory. This was a very good exercise in personal growth.
I gave 2 others to my daughter so she could give one away. When she saw me wearing mine she immediately asked about it. She loved the idea and was excited to give one away. She approached a person at a store. They were pleasantly surprised and grateful. The feeling she received from this activity was quite freeing she said.
She now also gives people dollar bills for the fun of it. I haven’t seemed to be able to approach someone as easily as she. We both give to the homeless when we see them on the street. I am working on my ease of ability to just give to a stranger for the sake of giving.
With Love,
Maryellen V. Little
http://ItsMySymphony.com
October 16th, 2008 at 8:13 am
Yesterday I was in line at the post office. A postal employee motioned me to a shorter line and the woman behind me followed. She was lovely and made sure I was at the head of this new line since I had been in front of her in the previous longer line. When I was finished with my postal business I turned back to her and handed her a bag. She was very happy and surprised. She gave me a hug and said,”Oh thank you so much! This is for me! What did you give me!?” As she excitedly opened the bag I walked away with a smile. She really brightened my day. Thank you Lisa for facilitating this fun receive and give.
With Unconditional Love,
Maryellen V. Little
http://ItsMySymphony.com
December 30th, 2008 at 10:22 pm
We met at CEO Space in Lake Tahoe please hear my audio story.