Clearing Out The Heart

--by Deborah1, posted Aug 18, 2007

I'll be moving soon so decided to clear out my cupbaords before moving. I was amazed at how much stuff I had stored away. I decided, with the rest of the staff at work, to collect for the Red Cross Children's hospital. We just recently took 4 boxes of goodies to them and what a wonderful feeling. These children, some of them terminally ill, are from the poorest of the poorest, and did they enjoy all the toys, videos and clothes that we collected.

I truly believe that we carry or keep too many material things in our lives. And that hogs up a lot of energy. I can't tell you how great it felt to a) give to those less fortunate and see the joy on their faces and b) to learn that I don't need so many material things in my life, that I don't use. Its been extremely rejuvenating and I intend to look through my cupboards every couple of months and let others get joy out of it.

There is a no better feeling than the feeling one feels when passing something forward, whether it be things that people need, or just a smile or a hug. It will change the world for the better if we can all start doing that. Life is wonderful and the joy of giving is just the best. Why don't you look for charities in your area and do a clean-out? Its awesome.

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Posted by Deborah1
Aug 18, 2007
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Readers Comments

Lezah wrote: Children are my passion! Thank you for being so special to children!
I too get involved with many children's charities.
Next month we celebrate Casual Day and the proceeds go to handicapped children and adults.
Please support it if you can!

denim1951 wrote: I have been spring cleaning my place and have found several things I dont need and I donate to charitys and it is so wonderful to be able to help those in need. I may not be able to do a lot but I can do something. I feel so good at helping those in need.

JuneBug wrote: I truley agree with you....Less can be more!

lovebug wrote: The joy of giving has no limits. We do not have language to describe it. It is felt at the soul level. One of the mysterys of life. I would like to take the time to also thank Wings for his or her comment to you. Kahlil Gibran, my favorite poet. You wings whoever you are have hit the very center of my soul.

afriendlysmile wrote: Hi Deborah

Wonderful thing you and your friends are doing, and for such a worthy cause.

The love of life just flows from your story.

Thank you for caring and sharing.

Love and smiles.

Afriendlysmile :)

AURELIA wrote: Great idea! Keep Giving ... you can't go wrong. It does feel Awesome!!! Good for you...again a great idea. ~Aurelia

brighteyes wrote: Deborah.....after reading your story (which is very well written) I am inspired to clean out my cupboards and closets too...I too, have more material things than I need and want to share and declutter my life. I love your comments on things holding energy....I do "lighten up" when I declutter...thank you so much for sharing....want to read other stories so keep'em coming....Brighteyes ;)

wings wrote: here's a POWER QUOTE on giving:
Generosity is not giving me that whjch I need more yhan you do, but is giving me that which you need more than I do.
Kahlil Gibran, philosopher, poet

Deborah1 wrote: Thanks Afriendlysmile, for your response - I'm new on the site so yours was my first comment received. Have a wonderful day, Deborah

Deborah1 wrote: Hi Aurelia, ta so much for your comment, have a super day, Deborah

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