In the Kindness Challenge, when I initially read the recommendation to gift a book, I was resistant as the first book that popped into my mind was a poetry book I had received shortly after college. I loved the book so much that after beginning my first full-time job,I saved my money to purchase the original version of the book, which was printed in 1935. I had found this through a rare book dealer. I didn't want to part with it. After some thought, I realized the book was just a collection of pages bound together.
I decided to anonymously gift it to a co-worker who's a bit surly but collects rare books. And, it made me quite happy to practice unconditional giving, while allowing the book to travel onto its next chapter.
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- Posted by xenahugs
- Sep 12, 2014
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Mish wrote: .....next chapter... nice play on words there. :)))))
lightshade11 wrote: Curious, what was the book called? That sounds like a wonderful poem and I'm sure your coworker will really appreciate it!
loumckean wrote: I like what you did. I have many books just sitting on book shelves, in drawers and boxes, most of which I have read and are beloved. I am inspired to give some away too!
tsukid wrote: Archy and Mehitabel!!!! What a wonderful wonderful gift!
xenahugs wrote: @ shadedragon, The book was called "Archy Does His Part," by Don Marquis. Thanks for asking! I looked it up on amazon and found it much, much less expensive than when I purchased it years ago - PLUS the poem is so easily accessible online now, too. What a wonderful reminder that just because something is not physically present does not mean its spirit is not easily accessible and continuing to have impact on our journey.
