I began a new practice last year, which I have continued. After many years of being on the receiving end of gifts from my students, especially around this time of the year, I asked my students to forgo giving me anything.
Rather than getting me something that I don
't need, I asked them to take that money and make a donation to a non-profit and I gave them names of a few that I like to support.
There are so many beings whose basic needs are not even met. I have an abundance of all that is important! Or, I asked them to do an act of kindness and write me a card telling me about it.
On Monday a student gave me a card and said, "don't worry, there's no gift card in here." She began my telling her her act of kindness. She volunteered at a hospital and told me about a 30 minute conversation that she had with an elderly man. What made it even more special was when she told me how much fun she had and how much she enjoyed it! I have never been so moved by a gift. Little does she know, this was the best gift ever!
Rather than getting me something that I don
't need, I asked them to take that money and make a donation to a non-profit and I gave them names of a few that I like to support.There are so many beings whose basic needs are not even met. I have an abundance of all that is important! Or, I asked them to do an act of kindness and write me a card telling me about it.
On Monday a student gave me a card and said, "don't worry, there's no gift card in here." She began my telling her her act of kindness. She volunteered at a hospital and told me about a 30 minute conversation that she had with an elderly man. What made it even more special was when she told me how much fun she had and how much she enjoyed it! I have never been so moved by a gift. Little does she know, this was the best gift ever!
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- Posted by cyctw
- Dec 26, 2019
- Comments (9)
Readers Comments
lindariebel wrote: Thanks for passing this on to the next generation
Rajni wrote: Great teacher do not only teach but encourage students to learn practical lessons from their experiences. You did a wonderful job of sowing the seeds of kindness in the hearts of students that definitely will blossom into a big tree giving sweet fruits. Thanks for sharing.
lindariebel wrote: What a creative selfless thing for both you and her!
sher king wrote: Lovely conscious seasonal giving- thank you for the circle â•ï¸
kalaa wrote: What a lovely story. By your request, you have given your students inspiration to do random acts of kindness for others, and also that giving is more blessed than receiving. Your example is an inspiration for the rest of us.
smilinghearts wrote: Sweet 💕
dotmatrix wrote: This is a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing it, and thanks so much for teaching your students how important and life-affirming and joyful kindness and compassion are to every single moment of our lives. ♥.
Mish wrote: So you, cyctw, to think of doing this. Bravo. Brilliant! Bless.
mindyjourney wrote: Great way to encourage giving of our most precious time/energy/kindness! :)))
