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Channeling Your Anger Into A Clean Garage

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Eric Winger

“Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.” — Mark Twain Anger is a huge impediment to all that giving can give us. … Continue reading →

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We Are As Happy As We Want To Be

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Eric Winger

“Pessimist:  One who, when he has the choice of two evils, chooses both.” –Oscar Wilde I took a run in the rain the other day. There are two ways to describe it. It was a downpour. My new running gear … Continue reading →

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A Few Times When It Is Probably Better Not To Help

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Eric Winger

“Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.” — Dalai Lama There are a few times when it is probably better to not help out. If you’re … Continue reading →

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Reach Out And Listen To Someone

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Eric Winger

“If you were going to die soon and had only one phone call you could make, who would you call and what would you say? And why are you waiting?” — Stephen Levine I listened to a webinar recently at my company. … Continue reading →

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Traditional Giving And Meaningful Giving

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Eric Winger

“Tradition is a guide and not a jailer” —  William Somerset Maugham The evolving nature of giving came to mind, as the kids and I played Settlers of Catan today, a game whose premise is society-building. In the past, our notion … Continue reading →

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The Trip Has Ended But The Journey Continues

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Eric Winger

“It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end” — Ursula LeGuin Two empty gas cans lay on the ground. I found them as I picked up a little … Continue reading →

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Post-Christmas Resolution, Day 365 – It’s About Community

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Eric Winger

“We cannot live only for ourselves.  A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men.” — Herman Melville The end of my year-long project to give time has arrived. It is only fitting that it concludes with perhaps the most important … Continue reading →

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Post-Christmas Resolution, Day 364 – No One Is Required To See Santa Claus

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Eric Winger

“No one is required to see Santa Claus.” — The Conductor, The Polar Express “Christmas just doesn’t work out for me.” — Billy No one is required to see Santa Claus. We don’t have to give because someone tells us … Continue reading →

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Post-Christmas Resolution, Day 363* – Giving Conduits

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Eric Winger

“There are two ways of spreading light – to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” — Edith Wharton, Vesalius in Zante Conduits are always moving but never move. Highways move goods across the nation. Pipes move life giving water. … Continue reading →

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Post-Christmas Resolution, Day 363 – Life Is A Series Of Puzzles

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Eric Winger

“Our whole life is solving puzzles.” — Erno Rubik Life is a series of puzzles. At first, a life project is just a bunch of pieces jumbled together in a box. You can visualize a rough frame by putting the straight … Continue reading →

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