Good Karma- paying it forward

Ever feel like the vortex of negative thinking just drags you down? I've had those "friends" that you make in stressful situations where in the moment you connect from your shared terrible experiences (think grad school... ack). Although it feels strangely fantastic to "kvetch" about your lives with someone who truly understands, eventually this cycle just creates a sense of the negative. 


I had no idea how dysfunctional a few of my relationships were until I "broke" up with them. My life became more simple with less drama and stress. I wasn't spending time complaining about life/work/school/relationships anymore (ok, well as much!).



Small "good karma" practice makes me feel great. Like holding the door for people, paying for a lady's bag, getting a coffee for the homeless man outside of Tim's (whether or not they were actually begging for coffee money- at least they have something warm to drink).


This is why I like the idea of "Pay it Forward". Jen from Dark Purple Moon is hosting a fun crafty pay it forward which involves creating something and getting it in the mail. I love getting mail- which is another reason why this event is gonna rock. Although shipping things far and wide isn't the most environmentally friendly thing on the planet, the joy of receiving a care package is one of my favourite things. My mom used to send me Kraft Dinner and homemade chocolate chip cookies while I was in university in old shoe boxes. Awesome.

Here are the rules:

• I will make a handmade gift for the first three people who comment on this post.
• I technically have 365 days to do this (although because I'm type A, I'll probably get it done before xmas... lol)
• What it will be and when it will arrive will be a total surprise (ok, I guess the second part I should have read before I wrote about my Type A-ness lol)
  

The catch for gift-receivers:

• you must have a blog to participate
• Before or after you comment here, you must do a write up of the pay it forward on your space and keep the "Good Karma" flowin' :)

 Notez Bien:

• I am not a fantastic crafter... just so you're aware... 
• I'll be trying to figure out some eco-friendly ways to ship my handmade goodies :)
• Since I don't have the "email" option as a blogspot address I'll announce early next week who "won" this awesome pay it forward and ask them to email me.
  

Many Blessings!


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