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Our times are more uncertain than ever given the state of
the economy as well as the challenged health of our planet.
It is up to us to make the difference now and for our
future generations.

I was very taken the other day when someone commented on my
Facebook status. I had written “Sahara is unstoppable”.
(This sounds really silly unless you are familiar with
Facebook). In any event, this friend of mine asked me
publicly on the site, “What is your secret?” I did not
hesitate at all in my reply and did not really even realize
I was answering her because of how quickly I began to
write. It was as if I got out of my own way to write the
answer, which was one word: Giving.

I was astounded even by my own response and I had not
actually realized that the energy of giving was creating an
unstoppable force in me. But it was, and is. Allowing for
“more space” in my life by giving is creating more room and
motivation to give. To give to myself and to give to others.

I think it is very easy these days to fall into the trap of
“lack”. “There is not enough to go around”. Or “How can I
give when I don’t have anything myself?” Or “Giving is
something that others will take care of. I am not in a
position to.” To me, these voices are all just a very
simple misunderstanding as they believe there is lack in
the universe and that there is a cap on energy for
everyone. I have to say I disagree.

The universe (call this force what you want) is wholly and
completely there for us at all times. 24/7. Consider it a
spiritual 7-11. Very convenient. Yet we often get so caught
up in the vibration of “not enough” that the universe has
no choice but to continue to create scenarios that coincide
with that vibration. See, the universe is impersonal.
Whatever you put out is what comes back. What you focus on
is what you manifest. Simple really. So why not think open
thoughts? Think abundance. Think gratitude. Think loving.
Think kindness towards yourself and others. Think giving.

Here are 5 tips To Get Your Giving On in. You might have
forgotten about the last one already.

1. Make a “What’s right” list. We tend to focus on what’s
wrong in our lives. What about what is right? You would be
surprised when you really sat down to write it out just how
many things are right that we take for granted daily. Be
sure to write this everyday. I do this before going to bed
so I can reflect on all the wonderful things that happened
in my day…like my car starting!

2. Begin your morning with a smile throughout your body.
This is a fantastic way to not only start the day, but to
connect with your body. Start in bed with your eyes closed
as soon as you wake up. Picture a huge smile all throughout
your head and say “I love my head. Thank you for your
service”. Then move on to the neck and do the same. “I love
my neck. Thank you for your service”. And yes, you can
group body parts together so that you are not in bed for
hours going through all the systems and intricacies. But
start slow and deliberate. And take your time. End this
meditation with “I love my body. Thank you for your
service”.

3. Watch your thoughts throughout the day. See what you
tend to focus on. Is this what is getting you down? I can
tell you that if you are focusing on your “challenging”
boss all day and how unhappy you are, I guarantee you are
not going to be open to truly giving. I know this first
hand from past experience. It is not worth it. And you do
have a choice on where you focus your thoughts and energy.
Focus on openness in your life. Gratitude. And getting the
heck out of dodge if you need to!

4. Create wealth accounts for yourself. Set aside money
each month for charity, “fun time”, investments, education
and savings. From 10% in each to pennies…give what you
can each month. And stick to it. Signal to the universe
that you are thinking of yourself and others and are open
to giving. Feel the expansion this creates in your life.
And if money is challenging for you at the moment, no
worries. You really can start with pennies.

5. Have fun. Please. Oh, and drink lots of water. And
breathe.

Make room inside and out for giving. You will be glad you
did. The universe is just waiting for this.

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Sahara Damore offers an innovative, new way for people to
follow their hearts. Through the concept of Pay Love
Forward and trackable recycled glass hearts, she is linking
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