The Best Part of the Holidays is GIVING!
It is the first of December and even though there is no snow on the ground where I live yet (which is ok
with me!) the buzz of the holiday season is quickly getting stronger.
This is a funny time of year. I find that people either LOVE it or HATE it. I personally love it! I am not so keen on the craziness that I see in the media around the Black Friday shopping chaos but I love what this season represents..... a time of caring, spending time with loved ones and giving from the heart.
There is nothing better than giving someone a gift they really wanted, something unexpected that they never thought they would ever get or, even better, something that will potentially change, or enhance, their life for the better!
Over the years I have learned from some of my teachers that giving from the heart without expecting anything in return is one of the most important ways to live and experience abundance.
Too many people give a gift, or offer their time, but then expect something in return, leaving the receiver to feel like they owe the giver something. Unfortunately, this reduces the power of the gift.
Think about the times in your life when you have given a gift, volunteered your time, or helped someone. Did you really give from the heart without expecting anything in return?
Part of my spiritual and personal growth is to practice giving purely for the sake of giving and this holiday season is the perfect time to start!
This holiday season I will be hosting a contest called, 12-Days of Holiday Joy. This will be similar to Oprah's Favourite Things giveaway. Who doesn't love that?
To enter this contest simply click on this link, enter your info and voila... you will be entered to win one of 12, or more, prizes, including gift cards, books, coaching and courses (total value of over $5000!
Here's how this will work:
1) Click on this link to enter: http://rjowellness.wixsite.com/holidayjoy
2) Enter your information
3) Wait for the daily emails. Once the contest starts (Monday, December 12 - Friday, December 23) you will receive a daily email that will include a health, fitness and/or wellness tip along with the winner of the draw for that day. Each day your name will be put back into the draw for another chance to win.
4) If your name is chosen you will have 24 hours to claim your prize.
5) You can gain more entries by watching our Facebook page (R.J.O. Wellness) and liking and commenting on posts.
6) Enjoy the gifts that come pouring in!
7) Pay it forward... we also want you to have the opportunity to pay it forward so here is an extra added bonus...for each gift you win you can give the same gift to two more people who you think will really be excited about the gift! Just wait and see how amazing these gifts are and you will want to share!
8) You will also be added to The Mind-Body Upgrade private Facebook page to share your thoughts and gifts with others.
If you want to join me in a selfless act of giving and receiving challenge, as well as having your chance to win here is what you can do:
1) Think about ways that you can give to others from the heart without expecting anything is return. Perhaps you have a gift you can share with the world or take the opportunity to give to someone in need throughout the day.
A wise man once said, "If you can't give money, give your time. If you can't give your time, give your talents."
2) Be open to receiving as much as giving and pay attention to how good it feels. Write these feelings and blessing down in a journal and give thanks to them daily.
3) If you want to share your gifts with others please feel free to post them to The Mind Body Upgrade Facebook page. This will create a greater community of gift giving and receiving.
I look forward to sharing these gifts with you come Monday, December 12th!
Remember to enter the draw for your chance to win! (click the picture below)
