Comments on: How to Create a Community http://www.timwoods.org/2009/06/14/how-to-create-a-community/ Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:41:04 -0600 hourly 1 By: timwoods http://www.timwoods.org/2009/06/14/how-to-create-a-community/comment-page-1/#comment-67 timwoods Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:22:21 +0000 http://www.timwoods.org/?p=187#comment-67 Thank you for saying that. I agree completely. This idea has really transformed how I think about things, in ways you wouldn't expect. If someone, on the other hand, doesn't smile at me I think, "Okay, that's fine. That guy has just let me know he's not interested in being part of my community.'' I just go on and look for people who are more willing to connect. It's hard to explain, but thinking this way has made me feel less rejected when people don't reciprocate. Also sometimes I'm not that interested in being in other people's community, so I figure there's no point sending them the wrong message. :-) Thank you for saying that. I agree completely. This idea has really transformed how I think about things, in ways you wouldn’t expect. If someone, on the other hand, doesn’t smile at me I think, “Okay, that’s fine. That guy has just let me know he’s not interested in being part of my community.” I just go on and look for people who are more willing to connect. It’s hard to explain, but thinking this way has made me feel less rejected when people don’t reciprocate. Also sometimes I’m not that interested in being in other people’s community, so I figure there’s no point sending them the wrong message. :-)

]]> By: timwoods http://www.timwoods.org/2009/06/14/how-to-create-a-community/comment-page-1/#comment-66 timwoods Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:17:52 +0000 http://www.timwoods.org/?p=187#comment-66 Thank you! <br><br>That's interesting, that Deepak Chopra saying you mentioned. Sometimes I wish, during Christmas time, that we could avoid the whole gift-giving routine --because it so often seems (or feels) more of an obligation than a genuine show of generosity. That's what convinced me to do Kiva gift certificates at Christmas time, so people know I'm thinking of them, but the gift goes to someone who really needs it. Then, during the year, if I find something that's perfect for the person I can give them that as well. <br><br>I haven't found the Napoleon Hill quote you mention, but I found another good one on his website, that relates:<br><br>"Give to those whom you love; give to those who love you; give to the fortunate; give to the unfortunate; yes—give especially to those to whom you don’t want to give.<br><br>Your most precious, valued possessions and your greatest powers are invisible and intangible. No one can take them. You, and you alone, can give them. You will receive abundance for your giving. The more you give—the more you will have!" (W. Clement Stone) Thank you!

That’s interesting, that Deepak Chopra saying you mentioned. Sometimes I wish, during Christmas time, that we could avoid the whole gift-giving routine –because it so often seems (or feels) more of an obligation than a genuine show of generosity. That’s what convinced me to do Kiva gift certificates at Christmas time, so people know I’m thinking of them, but the gift goes to someone who really needs it. Then, during the year, if I find something that’s perfect for the person I can give them that as well.

I haven’t found the Napoleon Hill quote you mention, but I found another good one on his website, that relates:

“Give to those whom you love; give to those who love you; give to the fortunate; give to the unfortunate; yes—give especially to those to whom you don’t want to give.

Your most precious, valued possessions and your greatest powers are invisible and intangible. No one can take them. You, and you alone, can give them. You will receive abundance for your giving. The more you give—the more you will have!” (W. Clement Stone)

]]> By: danielchristadoss http://www.timwoods.org/2009/06/14/how-to-create-a-community/comment-page-1/#comment-49 danielchristadoss Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:53:42 +0000 http://www.timwoods.org/?p=187#comment-49 Tim,<br>Your article touched me. I agree it is wonderful to be able to give. Giving gives the giver happiness and joy. <br>We meet so many people during our day to day exchange. It doe not take much to have a genuine appreciation for others and give in the form of gifts, appreciation and even a genuine smile.<br>I will continue to read the interesting blogs you have.<br>Take care<br>Daniel Tim,
Your article touched me. I agree it is wonderful to be able to give. Giving gives the giver happiness and joy.
We meet so many people during our day to day exchange. It doe not take much to have a genuine appreciation for others and give in the form of gifts, appreciation and even a genuine smile.
I will continue to read the interesting blogs you have.
Take care
Daniel

]]> By: danielchristadoss http://www.timwoods.org/2009/06/14/how-to-create-a-community/comment-page-1/#comment-48 danielchristadoss Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:53:42 +0000 http://www.timwoods.org/?p=187#comment-48 Tim,<br>Your article touched me. I agree it is wonderful to be able to give. Giving gives the giver happiness and joy. <br>We meet so many people during our day to day exchange. It doe not take much to have a genuine appreciation for others and give in the form of gifts, appreciation and even a genuine smile.<br>I will continue to read the interesting blogs you have.<br>Take care<br>Daniel Tim,
Your article touched me. I agree it is wonderful to be able to give. Giving gives the giver happiness and joy.
We meet so many people during our day to day exchange. It doe not take much to have a genuine appreciation for others and give in the form of gifts, appreciation and even a genuine smile.
I will continue to read the interesting blogs you have.
Take care
Daniel

]]> By: Bibliopet http://www.timwoods.org/2009/06/14/how-to-create-a-community/comment-page-1/#comment-32 Bibliopet Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:29:06 +0000 http://www.timwoods.org/?p=187#comment-32 I love this post, thank you Tim. I also love what Deepak Chopra has to say about a gift not being a gift at all if given with an expectation of some kind of return. Also, Napoleon Hill talks a lot about giving to people what you would like to receive, but puts the notion in a more interesting way than I just did! <br>Love,<br>Peta I love this post, thank you Tim. I also love what Deepak Chopra has to say about a gift not being a gift at all if given with an expectation of some kind of return. Also, Napoleon Hill talks a lot about giving to people what you would like to receive, but puts the notion in a more interesting way than I just did!
Love,
Peta

]]> By: Jamie Arpin-Ricci http://www.timwoods.org/2009/06/14/how-to-create-a-community/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Jamie Arpin-Ricci Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:09:24 +0000 http://www.timwoods.org/?p=187#comment-26 Excellent post. This has been a critical dynamic in the inner city neighbourhood we live in. Generosity is a powerful expression, especially among the poor.<br><br>As an interesting side note, in Greenland, instead of the birthday celebrant receiving gifts, they give them to their guests. As a result, gift-giving & receiving is a significant part of the daily culture.<br><br>Peace,<br>Jamie Excellent post. This has been a critical dynamic in the inner city neighbourhood we live in. Generosity is a powerful expression, especially among the poor.

As an interesting side note, in Greenland, instead of the birthday celebrant receiving gifts, they give them to their guests. As a result, gift-giving & receiving is a significant part of the daily culture.

Peace,
Jamie

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