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BLOG ANGELS......Giving

6/15/2012

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There's something you don't know about me.  I'm an angel.....a Blog Angel that is.  I've secretly been a Blog Angel since June 1st.  This means that I've been helping and encouraging another fellow blogger without them knowing.  Honestly, I have to say that it was very difficult for me at first.  Not only was it hard to keep it a secret, I also feared I wasn't doing enough.  At first, I thought my mystery blogger and I didn't have a lot in common, so sometimes, I felt like I didn't know how to give without being able to relate or connect.
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And as the start of June quickly rolled into mid June, I found myself freaking out.   I desperately tried to think outside the box.  How can I help this person beyond the comments and follows?  How can I reach out without giving myself away?  What can I do to move them forward?  

What I realized was that giving is hard.....especially when you have to do it secretly and without any expectations.  

But as I went on my blogger's site every few days, I learned more and more about this person.... Their likes, dislikes, passions, hates and wants.  And one day, it hit me.  Giving isn't always something tangible that you create and press send.  It can also be the act of holding space or sharing your time with that person.  Above all, giving is allowing that person to be seen without anything in return.  

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Rosie link
6/15/2012 06:06:22 pm

Exactly my feelings! I value my readers on my blog so much and know that whenever I post that there will always be someone there to read. Not many always, but a faithful few. Thank you for taking part. I hope you join us again in August for round 2. Sign up from 15th July xx

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Katlyn link
6/16/2012 02:16:49 am

This is such a fabulous/beautiful post! You really do have to think when you're doing something like this. Connecting with someone whom you do not know and may not have a lot in common with is challenging but when you know you have taken some time to brighten their day a little it's so rewarding! Thank you so much for being a blog angel with us! :)
Katlyn

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Salena Lee link
6/18/2012 12:18:20 am

I love the way you explained it. It's true... I'm finding it hard too, not knowing how to help without giving myself away. :) Hey! It just came to me... being an angel is being un-noticed. You sit by and keep watch over your person and they are not alone in the world they are in. Hmm... I think I need to go write another post about this. Thanks for the inspiration!!! :)

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Elena link
6/18/2012 12:09:55 pm

Sure Salena! Happy to inspire. Love your angel thoughts too!

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Michele link
6/19/2012 08:56:40 pm

Love this idea!!! Very inspiring!!

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