Monday, June 23, 2008

Name five things...

I've been tagged by my friend JoAnne at www.jo-anne-thecarterclan.blogspot.com. Her tag was to answer the following questions so I'll write the first things I think of...Here goes:

1. Name five things that I do for myself:

-continually try to lead a spiritual filled life
-stop and take a breath
-develop friendships
-always try to be open minded on how I can improve myself
-enjoy the quiet moments

2. Name five kind things that I do for my friends, my children or spouse:

-write a handwritten note
-give a smile
-give a genuine hug
-cook
-shop for the perfect small something for them

3. Name five kind things that I've done for a stranger:

-smile! (I still remember being on the streets in San Francisco and a homeless man thanked me for looking him in the eye and giving him a genuine smile. So many people had cast their eyes away and rushed by him as he stood on the street asking for money. It was then that I realized once again how much genuine kindness can lift anothers day.)
-offered to help and then did.
-listened when they just needed to talk
-let them go first in the check-out line
-given them assistance, whether it is food or money or a ride

4. Name five hobbies I enjoy:

-reading
-camping
-decorating
-blogging
-being with friends I can laugh with

Thanks JoAnne for the tag - I enjoyed reflecting on these things!

3 comments:

Jo-Anne said...

I knew this would be easy for you! You have such a giving spirit. You are a very dear friend to me!:)

Anonymous said...

I just wanted to say that Cori is very giving of her time to her to me when I just need to talk. She's been very supportive and a source for spiritual reflection and how I lead my own life.

familywithfivekids said...

WOW Jo-Anne and Erin,
Thank you for the kind words. I am truly touched. How thoughtful of you!
Love, Cori