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I make a difference to myslef...by meditating |
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I make a difference to others by...making them laugh... |
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I make a difference to the planet by...recycling. |
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i just discovered an environmentally friendly paper called triple green..wo hooo |
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I make a difference to myself by...keeping positive |
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I make a difference to others by...trying to clear up misconceptions. |
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I make a difference to the planet by...working on a survey of a polluted lake in Venezuela. |
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I participated in an art class where we had to do a portrait of a local petrol attendant. He was a very gentle, friendly and proud man named Jackson. He sat for us for hours while we drew and was very pacient. At the end of the class he asked if he could have one of the portraits but no one wanted to volunteer their work.
I took my drawing home and framed it with some nice card and a few days later drove to the garage where Jackson worked. Unfortunately, Jackson was not there but I left the portrait with one of his mates who promissed to give it to him the next day. |
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I make a difference to myself by...choosing to smile even when I don't really feel like it. |
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I make a difference to myself by... Loving myself and making time for me |
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I make a difference to others by... putting smiles on other peoples faces thru laughter |
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I make a difference to the planet by... doing my bit and being green |
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I have recently discovered the Art of living.It's an awesome Foundation; a non-profit, educational and charitable organisation that operates in more than 150 countries and is dedicated to serving society by strengthening the individual. check it out. http://www.artofliving.org/intl/ |
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***I was making 108 little hearts out of my favorite Indian clothes of the last 5 years I have lived here on and off ..... when heart #103 found me!!!
So this is my good deed: I was already making and giving hearts away to whomever would ask for one!!!
It all started in the Ashram I was staying at in Kerala, when the Indian Sage Amritananda Mayi looked into my empty coconut beggar's bowl and deep into my eyes and thus I understood that it was time to stop my vagabond meditative wonderings and start giving something back IMMEDIATEDLY. I had nothing but my few favorite clothes and so I just begun cutting them apart and making little hearts. I stuffed them with flowers from Amma after her Pada Pujas- which is the washing of the Guru's feet in rose water and honey and ghee and flower petals of all kinds!
This is the poem that accompanied each heart I gave away... and this is the real gift and difference we can make in our lives in this world:
AN EMPTY BOWL
-What can a drop of water give the sea?
I have no proper offering to give,
I only carry my beggar's coconut bowl.
-Yet Amma in all compassion and understanding stopped and held my empty bowl between her hand and mine.
-And she looked deep into the empty bowl and deep into my eyes with those mesmerizing eyes that see eternity-
With it's infinite and abundant possibilities!
-Yet all I could see was the empty bowl
and the inadequacy of my offering.
-Thus I sat & cried alone feeling as empty as my bowl...
-Until a voice full of wisdom said:
"My child, Why do you cry?
Can't you see the whole universe
within this bowl?"
-I sat and cried some more & felt my tears fall into the empty bowl,
-No longer sad but overwhelmed by the abundance of life!
-I cried until I laughed within my heart feeling full of love.
-And oppenned my eyes to find the empty bowl overflowing with hearts
-That had been made with the silent tears of understanding:
How blessed we are to be Eternal
and be a drop of Water in the Sea!
By Devani from Mexico and USA
*Heart #103 is ready to go 'round the world and make a difference. It will be given to the person that sits next to me on one of my flights as I make my way back home to the USA tonight!!! |
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I make a difference to myself by...
finally going home to the USA after
15 years of being on the open road!!!
I followed the great poem: "Leave thy home o youth and search out alien shores, A greater range of life is there ordained for Thee!" Yet knowing when it is time to go back home has been my greatest gift to myself!!! |
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I make a difference to others by... giving a little heart to whomever asks for one because love can never be denied!!! |
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I make a difference to the planet by... eating rawa s much as possible!!! |
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I keep a small crystal buddah in my pocket at all times to remind me to be thoughtful and decent and to always do the right thing. |
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I make a difference to myself by...listening to my needs. |
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I make a difference to others by...being thoughtful and kind. |
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I make a difference to the planet by...being aware. |
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I will help a friend get a ride tomorrow, he will be doing active service-learning with members of a community in downtown baltimore. I will take responsibility with him for what he does, and support his efforts as part of my own. Thats what a community of shared needs is about. |
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I make a difference to myself by spending time with the people I love, and make sure to truly appreciate those moments and those people. |
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I make a difference to others by working to empower youth and network with those whose values are similar to mine in order to build the movement of change around the world. Its real. |
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I make a difference to the planet by being open, and encouraging others to be open, for only be meeting and experiencing the lives of those different from us, will we be able to truly view our own lives in a consciously critical light. One love. |
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I make a difference by inspiring others to go m.a.d |
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I make a difference to others by... coming back to the golden rule of living by my heart |
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I make a difference to the planet by... trying to live more consciously |
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I make a difference to myself by... respecting what it is i really want and need |
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I make a difference to others by listening. More listening. |
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I make a difference to the planet by eating vegetarian, and by buying less stuff. |
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I make a difference to myself when I treat myself to inspiration. |
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I make a difference to myself by... realizing that beneath it all we're all the same and we need to get to a point where we can think of others first and foremost in order to make a difference. |
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I make a difference to others by... co-creating opportunities for meaningful collaboration on social entrepreneurship and youth initiative projects. |
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I make a difference to the planet by... being vegetarian and conscious about what I buy / consume / waste. We need to understand our connection to nature in order to understand why it is essential to care for the environment. |
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I cycle, walk and use public transport, I am a vegetarian and I grow my own food when possible. |
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I make a difference to myself by... being nurturing and taking time for myself |
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I make a difference to others by... being a loving healer |
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I make a difference to the planet by... being conscious about what I throw away |
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I make a difference to myself by... daring to follow my intuition and dreams. |
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I make a difference to others by... supporting them to follow their dreams and get in touch with their potential. |
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I make a difference to the planet by... walking as often as I can and taking public transport. |
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collected al the plastic on the beach |
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I make a difference to myself by...never doing the same thing twice |
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I make a difference to others by...encouraging them to explore endless possibility |
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I make a difference to the planet by...picking up rubbish i see in nature |
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I make a difference to myself by saving energy. |
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I make a difference to others by teaching children about the importance of energy. |
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I make a difference to myself by dancing and singing and hugging trees! <3 |
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I make a difference to others by telling them how awesome they are. |
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I make a difference to the planet by ensuring I recycle and also using a kitchen towel every time I am tempted to use the paper towel while working in my kitchen. |
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I plant the seeds on the avocados i eat! |
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I rested well this week when i got the flu and I let go of all guilt feelings of "not being productive enough" |
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I make a difference to myself by spending time in my garden, connecting to green life. |
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I make a difference to others by adopting/caring for "old" people without kidz in Cape Town. |
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I make a difference to the planet by planting water-wise (mostly indigenous). |
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I make a difference to myself by...being free |
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I make a difference to others by...loving and respecting |
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I make a difference to the planet by...planting every avocado seed i eat :) |
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I make a difference to myself by... going to gym everyday to ensuring that I'm cool, calm and collected. No need to take my stressful day out on others. |
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I make a difference to others by... distributing easter eggs at an orphanage this Easter weekend! |
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I make a difference to the planet by... recycling at every opportunity. And walking more often. |
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I make a difference to myself by... Riding (almost) Butt Naked on my Bike... =0) |
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I make a difference to others by... Loving Madly |
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I make a difference to the planet by... Appreciating it. |
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go to charitychallenge.co.za to make a difference. |
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I make a difference to others by raising money... go to www.charitychallenge.co.za |
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I make a difference to others by supporting South African youth to believe in the possibility of their dreams and to realise them |
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I went on retreat at Temenos in McGregor and discovered a whole new dimension of bliss. Take care of your spirit in this materialistic world. |
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I make a difference to myself by trying to be mindful and present in the moment... |
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I make a difference to others by teaching my children to live respectfully and responsibly.. |
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I make a difference to the planet by running a recycling depot at our school.... |
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http://collagemuralproject.blogspot.com/ |
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I make a difference to myself by... trying to eat in the best way I can so I start by putting good energy into my body |
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I make a difference to others by...seeing things in a positive way |
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I make a difference to the planet by...stearing my life back towards my passion |
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MAD is a South African based charity organization with its main focus on providing educational opportunities for academically talented children from less privileged circumstances. The Foundation was formed in July 2003. MAD stands for – “Make A Difference”. The whole idea around MAD is to join a circle of friends who share the same passion to make a difference in the lives of our South African youth, to get together and interact on a regular basis, have fun and to do something different. MAD is privileged to have Francois Pienaar as our chairman. The group currently consists out of twenty actively participating members (friends) - local businessman.
As honoree members, we have David Kirk, Martin Johnson, Nick Farr Jones, John Eales and John Smit. The six World Cup Winning captains have combined their energy this time off the rugby field and pledged their support for MAD and to make a difference in the lives of disadvantaged communities in South Africa. For more information please visit www.themadbunch.org.za |
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I plant at least 10 trees per year to offset my carbon footprint |
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I make a difference to myself by usint lifetick to govern my life |
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I make a difference to others by helping the MAD world happen |
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I make a difference to the planet by telling debbie to accept my bloody invoices via email!!!! |
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I make a difference to myself by...taking time to appreciate the little things that make life good |
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I make a difference to others by...treating everyone I meet with dignity and respect |
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I make a difference to the planet by...switching off lights |
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I'm re-evaluating my perceptions. Focusing on love, wisdom, knowledge and fun to guide my life and discover my purpose. Learning more and more about my M-A-D SELF! |
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I'm thinking of and planning creative ways of encouraging the general public to challenge there current perceptions of reality and to imagine the endless possibilities. |
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i am going to do more crazy stuff |
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I re-use my plastic shopping bags. |
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I am spreading the love inherent in us all but especially radiating that special kaleidoscopic light emanating from the south african people.. through the medium of music! I am singing while on holiday in new york and sharing my open heart with all the world!!!!It's a mad one but we love it.. |
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I recccycle my building waste, all my cleaning and hygiene is natural. |
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I wanna bring heart back to business |
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I volunteer to counsel others who are hurting and in need of help. |
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i am working on a super cool project called M.A.D World!!! |
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I'm a pro bono designer for The Helping Hand Fund, Western Cape branch.
The Helping Hand Fund is an organisation for social care that was founded by Solidarity. Helping Hand is an autonomous entity that operates independently of the trade union, although it receives financial assistance from the trade unions members. Helping Hand is registered with the Registration Office for Companies and Intellectual Property (CIPRO) as a Section 21company and as a non-profit organisation (NPO) with the Department of Social Development.
Please feel free to go to the website http://www.helpinghandfund.co.za/ if you are interested to know more or want to learn how you could help make a difference. |
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I'm a pro bono designer for The Helping Hand Fund, Western Cape branch. The Helping Hand Fund is an organisation for social care that was founded by Solidarity. Helping Hand is an autonomous entity that operates independently of the trade union, although it receives financial assistance from the trade union’s members. Helping Hand is registered with the Registration Office for Companies and Intellectual Property (CIPRO) as a Section 21company and as a non-profit organisation (NPO) with the Department of Social Development.
I work for the Cape Town branch.
If you would like more details on who you ca help or want to know more go check out http://www.helpinghandfund.co.za/
and see how you could help!
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I love to share, listen and give advice |
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I am committed to my prayer for peace: that I mend my own internal divisions so that I might see more clearly the world and engage with the truth |
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I gave away my precious book of wisdom to a friend |
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I'm sprouting tree seeds! planning to plant 16 trees before 17 Oct in contribution to Mission Green Earth http://www.artofliving.org.za/green |
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I've spring clean my room and gave away unused clothes!
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After 8 days of silent meditation cultivating compassion for Self & Others, I made the big move from the city to country life where I finally MAD by growing my own veggies, composting, recycling, finding time to nurture the garden and myself; to admire the birds and their songs; to be present to the spectacle the dolphins and whales put on, to dance more, to do the Artist's Way, to resource courage by confronting my fears headon... |
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opening conciousness to a golden age of being! Thanks Andrew and Natalie! keep up the good work! |
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I received the heart, when I was travelling in south east Asia, from Andrew and Natalie. i made a difference by teaching people about opening conciousness in ones self and making a golden age of being! |
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Buy from local farmers & suppliers. |
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I started to recycle batteries and light bulbs in addition to the paper and boxes that I recycle. |
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I picked up trash while running through the park. And picked up some bottles and cans from regular trash to take to my recycling trash at home. |
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I reused plastic bags |
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A woman asked me $ to buy food and I took her to an organic cafe and bought her everything she wanted. |
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I work with local children in an inspirational school, helping them educate themselves in an environmentally conscious, multi-lingual setting |
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I volunteered at Amma's Kitchen and had the blessing to connect with beautiful souls there. |
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I danced freely in the grass, in the middle of Prospect Park, to the sun, to me, to my love and to the world, listening to Thank You Lord, by Bob! Fun! |
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I am committed to fully expressing myself with freedom, love and joy. Being authentic to who I really am, allows me to give back to others and to the planet all the gifts that I have received and that I am! :) being authentic prevents me from feeling guilt, which feels incredibly liberating! Let love free!!! |
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I worked with children and helped them learn |
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I raise a street-cat. |
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I smile to people on the street. |
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being a friend. |
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I rescued a street-cat. |
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I am trying to set up a new drug education program. |
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I committed to connecting with my true nature and making a difference a worldwide reality |
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i tell Queenie how to register the heart |
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drive less privat car, use public bus to work |
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I am planning a giant spiritual art project in the desert - a temple to inspire, heal and transform individuals, and to heal the world |
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I donated clothes for those in need :) |
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Live, Laugh, Love and Lead by Example |
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giving a smile to at least one stranger while walking in the streets |
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I use organic cleaning and beauty products |
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I wax lyrical to everyone about how amazing South Africa and her people are - fighting the negative perceptions with excitement, optimism, uBuntu and perspective. Particularly that amazing hub of positive energy: Jozi/ Joburg/ eGoli/ Johannesburg - one of the greatest cities on the planet. |
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i meditate
i laugh
i adventure.... |
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i recycle "alles"
i planted my whole garden indigenous and water-wise
i installed a geaser timer
i am a vegetarian |
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i help to facilitate personal development for young men through running process-based trainings
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I donated clothes and blankets to refugees living in Cape Town who were chased out of their communities during the recent xenophobic violence |
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I donated clothes and blankets to the victims of the recent xenophobic violence |
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I finally planted a little herb garden on my balcony |
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i listened to someone's story. |
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I donated loads of toys to charity |
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i spend time being silly. i believe silliness will change the world. eee why wonk. |
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i wrote a love letter to an angel |
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when i was down and feeling all falorn
i packed my bags and headed to findhorn
up til now my world view has been fairly bleak
but today i feel better and it's just been a week!
there's change in the world and it's taking it's toll,
but the magic of findhorn is filling my soul.
so blessings, dear ones, whose love shines so bright,
i am grateful to all who are keeping it light. xxx love is |
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I work as a facilitator running life skills workshops with kids around Cape Town using drumming and dance |
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I gave my daughter's cot, changing table and wardrobe to an expectant mother who had nothing |
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Ihave a product range that helps the San bushmen with financial aid for their development projects (www.afrigetics.co.za). I am also writing a bok about the living earth and our spiritual responsibility toward being guardians over nature. |
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I donated all my old jerseys to charity. |
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i make two sandwiches for Macassar Primary every Tuesday. |
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I planted beans |
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I founded African Angels - an educational sponsorhip programme. www.sponsoranangel.org |
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I founded African Angels - an educational sponsorhip programme |
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I recycle |
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I meditated for 20 minutes to start my day |
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I donated a bag of goods to the victims of the xenophobia attacks |
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I am supporting the victims of xenephobic attacks with food, clothes and blankets |
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I say thanks to the team and tell how I love to work with them to make something happen and someone difference |
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set a positive intention everyday |
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I walk to work. |
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I create sustainable, creative csi ideas for companies. |
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I am going M.A.D getting this website to function correctly! |
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I helped a lady carry her prams down the stairs into the subway |
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I am working on a humanitarian documentary which will hopefully spread more love and awareness into this world! |
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Designed fabric pattern for 'Bags of Change' organic hemp & cotton shopping bags |
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I helped start a campaign that inspires us all to make a difference in our own way. |
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I gave a guy a lift to hospital so that he could pray for a friend of his. |
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I donated money to pensioners with disabilities |
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I cleaned upan area of the beach in Koh Toa which was filthy... It's so simple to just throw things away properly and not pollute our beautifull oceans and lands... |
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Gave some of my old gave some of my clothes and shoes to families who really needed those in Swaziland. |
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I have gotten involved with a non-profit company called Meals on Wheels. This service utilizes voluntary helpers who prepare and deliver nourishing meals to the disadvantaged elderly in the comfort of their own homes. |
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Encouraging men to be part of the solution to end gender based violence. Developing an intervention to encourage men to become involved in responsible sexual relationships that protect them from becoming infected by HIV or infecting their partners through |
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I volunteer for the Hong Kong Red Cross to help the East NT division to train voluntary staffs and assist project in humanity movement |
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I gave a bag of groceries to someone who really needed it. |
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supply food in Thabong |
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I am wrapping up warm hearts this winter by hand knitting squares and sewing them together to make blankets for orphan baby's. Getting friends and strangers to knit squares for me 2 !!! |
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I am wrapping up warm hearts this winter by hand knitting squares and sewing them together to make blankets for orphan baby's. Getting friends and strangers to knit squares for me 2 !!! |
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I baked cupcakes for a beggar. |
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I donate my time to assist a family where the mother is HIV positive. |
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I am reading 'The Green Manifesto' by John Grant-a must read. |
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I'm planting a veggie garden |
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I do yoga, breathe and meditate every day |
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Help AD set his MACPRO |
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I try and be the best I can be. Only when we overflow can we assist others. |
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I am reading Practising the Power of Now. It offers amazing insights and practical advice on how to appreciate each moment, instead of living in the past or future. For people who suffer from anxiety or stress - like most of us - this is life-changing. Yo |
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Give lifts to walking strangers |
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I read an amazing book called The Daughters Of Joy, by Deepak Chopra. It reminded me of the love, light and magnificance every one of us holds. With this truth fresh in my mind, and my chakras fully aligned, I was able to channel love energy and help 3 pe |
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We grow our own organic veggies |
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I work with my wife in our local community |
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I smile at strangers |
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I recycle |
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start a compost heap |
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recycle as much as possible |
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reach out to someone every day |
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Respect my self more - eat well, meditate and live my truth every day |
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I planted a tree |
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By being open to the love, light and lives of others, I am endlessly inspired to keep flowing our ever-growing love creations. Creativity, sharing, respect. |
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I treat others with love, respect and a smile |
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I am committed to making a difference a worlwide reality |
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Development of a partnership with underpriviledged community in South Africa |
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