GLADGIVING

"Anonymous GIVER"

Yesterday I was invited to attend a seminar by Brandon Craig at BILTRITE Corp.; the guest speaker was STEVE CHANDLER which is an author I have grown fond of. I have read many of his books but this was my first time to attend one of his seminars. I was blown away with his talent and humor all wrapped up in a profound way. The 2 hour seminar seemed like 20 minutes to me. Someone, before the seminar handed me an envelope and said "someone wanted me to give this to you" and then walked away. I didn't know the person so I assumed they thought I was Lorri, my twin sister. I looked down at the envelope and one side read MERRY CHRISTMAS and the other side had my name on it so I then knew it really was for me. I tucked it away and after the seminar went in the break room and opened it. Someone had left for me money wrapped in paper. Has this ever happened to you? If so, did you feel as though I did, deeply touched and warmed from head to toe! I love that someone had my family and I in mind.

I was first introduced to the concept of "GLADGIVING" about a year ago by someone that continues to inspire me when I'm in their presence. After the invitation to read a book that magnifies this concept I find myself absorbed in the beauty of it. You donate 2-5% of all money received, yes... ALL money received. This was easy for me to apply because of the principle of Tithing taught to me as a small child, this does not take the place of tithes it is all bundled up in its own category. You then donate to your choice of charity or person...YOU CHOOSE!

Let us be mindful of the impressions to GLADGIVE as they come, it touches deep!

Speaking of GLADGIVING... that is the word that came to my mind yesterday for all those who worked together to create the SEMINAR “The Power of Optimism in a Down Economy.”

FABULOUS...