The Greatest Gift
Virtues of doing for others16 total reviews
Comment from Magics02
Oh yes indeed indeed this write is right on target with me. I do the same thing as to give unto others will come back to you tenfold. I really like this what you have presented to Fan Story. Good stuff!! Blessings to you
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2010
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Oh yes indeed indeed this write is right on target with me. I do the same thing as to give unto others will come back to you tenfold. I really like this what you have presented to Fan Story. Good stuff!! Blessings to you
Comment Written 11-Nov-2010
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2010
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Thank you for reviewing my work and your kind words.
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Yes you are so welcome dear poet:)
Comment from adewpearl
I like that you provide so many practical, specific examples to illustrate the important point you are making. You are so right about everything, from volunteering to simply being friendly to neighbors, strangers and people you come into contact with in service situations. If everyone followed just a couple of your recommendations, our world would vastly improve :-) Brooke
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2010
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I like that you provide so many practical, specific examples to illustrate the important point you are making. You are so right about everything, from volunteering to simply being friendly to neighbors, strangers and people you come into contact with in service situations. If everyone followed just a couple of your recommendations, our world would vastly improve :-) Brooke
Comment Written 10-Nov-2010
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2010
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You are right. Thank you kindly for the review.
Comment from Roberta Joan Jensen
Well written, and good points all. When you can no longer work, it really helps to find something to do that you enjoy.
Roberta
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2010
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Well written, and good points all. When you can no longer work, it really helps to find something to do that you enjoy.
Roberta
Comment Written 09-Nov-2010
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2010
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Thank you kindly for your review
Comment from Gungalo
Love this for the terrific compassion you show and the wisdom that glows from your soul with statements such as this:
I receive more enjoyment and satisfaction than at any job I have held. They look forward to me coming, and I for sure look forward to going there!
Beautiful and spirited!!!
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2010
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Love this for the terrific compassion you show and the wisdom that glows from your soul with statements such as this:
I receive more enjoyment and satisfaction than at any job I have held. They look forward to me coming, and I for sure look forward to going there!
Beautiful and spirited!!!
Comment Written 09-Nov-2010
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2010
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Thanks for your kind review. Have a wonderful evening!
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My real pleasure and you have a wonderful night yourself. Thank you for reading and reviewing!!!!
Comment from Belinda
Hi, Dejohn, this story of yours is a gift to me. It emphasizes that kindness, cheerfulness, thoughtfulness are also gifts, and gifts that stay in the receivers heart too. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2010
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Hi, Dejohn, this story of yours is a gift to me. It emphasizes that kindness, cheerfulness, thoughtfulness are also gifts, and gifts that stay in the receivers heart too. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 09-Nov-2010
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2010
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Thank you most kindly for your review. There are all kinds of gifts and most don't even cost anything!
Comment from 11:17
This is a great piece and I agree with you 100%! People must take more time to be kind to others and spread a little light in this world. You are so right about how helping another can make you feel so very good. Once, at the store, an elderly woman did not have enough money for her groceries. There was a long line behind her and I could see she was getting flustered so I offered to pay for the rest of her groceries. She was so, so thankful and I felt good knowing that I helped make her day!
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2010
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This is a great piece and I agree with you 100%! People must take more time to be kind to others and spread a little light in this world. You are so right about how helping another can make you feel so very good. Once, at the store, an elderly woman did not have enough money for her groceries. There was a long line behind her and I could see she was getting flustered so I offered to pay for the rest of her groceries. She was so, so thankful and I felt good knowing that I helped make her day!
Comment Written 09-Nov-2010
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2010
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Doing for others is one thing that helps my depression.
Comment from koneart
You'll never, ever regret an act of kindness. Very nice piece. You'll find comments and concerns in [ ]s for you to check out.
Giving is the greatest gift you can receive. When you give to others, it will come back twice to you. A look on a face and a heartfelt thank you are so much more meaningful than [bring next sentence up here]
a materialistic gift you might receive.
An easy way to help others is a 'random act of kindness.' [random act of kindness'.]
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2010
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You'll never, ever regret an act of kindness. Very nice piece. You'll find comments and concerns in [ ]s for you to check out.
Giving is the greatest gift you can receive. When you give to others, it will come back twice to you. A look on a face and a heartfelt thank you are so much more meaningful than [bring next sentence up here]
a materialistic gift you might receive.
An easy way to help others is a 'random act of kindness.' [random act of kindness'.]
Comment Written 09-Nov-2010
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2010
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Thank you much for the kind review, I appreciate your suggestions!
Comment from rama devi
Love the theme and you present some fine examples to inspire others towards random acts of kindness.
Kindness is the true religion, in my opinion.
I like the straightforward and simple phrasing in this work. You have some spag nits and formatting typos to attend to. This post deserves to polish to brightest shine, so here are some reviewing notes and suggestions:
**Giving is the greatest gift you can receive. When you give to others, it will come back twice to you. A look on a face and a heartfelt thank you are so much more meaningful than (NO LINE BREAK)
a materialistic gift you might receive.
**Materialistic gifts are used or not, but rarely bring to mind the good things about the person who gave them to you.
the phrasing here is slightly awkward. Small alterations might improve it. For example
Materialistic gifts may or may not be used, and they rarely bring to mind the good things about the person who gave them.
*An easy way to help others is a 'random act of kindness.'
In this case, the period should be BEFORE this symbol '
LIKE THIS-
An easy way to help others is a 'random act of kindness'.
Also, this might be most potent if used as single line paragraph, so I suggest adding a line break after it.
*If the shopper in front of you is a quarter short, give them 25(twenty-five) cents. (NO LINE BREAK HERE)
You will both have a better day! Smile at the grumpy sales clerk as she checks you out and wish her a nice day, she just might have one.
**I like this paragraph--so many people do not realize these opportunities are available.
One of the best ways to help others is volunteering. There are literally hundreds of volunteer jobs in any area. Volunteering covers a lot of different possibilities. You can clean a park, tutor children or volunteer to work with the elderly.
--consider adding in visiting the sick in hospitals. (That's what I do every day here in India)
*My volunteer job is working at an adult daycare doing arts and crafts 16 (SIXTEEN)hours a week.
It's great to hear you work with the elderly in day cafe. I think your heart is anything but disabled!
Bravo for your good works and kind heart.
Love and smiles,
rd
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reply by the author on 09-Nov-2010
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Love the theme and you present some fine examples to inspire others towards random acts of kindness.
Kindness is the true religion, in my opinion.
I like the straightforward and simple phrasing in this work. You have some spag nits and formatting typos to attend to. This post deserves to polish to brightest shine, so here are some reviewing notes and suggestions:
**Giving is the greatest gift you can receive. When you give to others, it will come back twice to you. A look on a face and a heartfelt thank you are so much more meaningful than (NO LINE BREAK)
a materialistic gift you might receive.
**Materialistic gifts are used or not, but rarely bring to mind the good things about the person who gave them to you.
the phrasing here is slightly awkward. Small alterations might improve it. For example
Materialistic gifts may or may not be used, and they rarely bring to mind the good things about the person who gave them.
*An easy way to help others is a 'random act of kindness.'
In this case, the period should be BEFORE this symbol '
LIKE THIS-
An easy way to help others is a 'random act of kindness'.
Also, this might be most potent if used as single line paragraph, so I suggest adding a line break after it.
*If the shopper in front of you is a quarter short, give them 25(twenty-five) cents. (NO LINE BREAK HERE)
You will both have a better day! Smile at the grumpy sales clerk as she checks you out and wish her a nice day, she just might have one.
**I like this paragraph--so many people do not realize these opportunities are available.
One of the best ways to help others is volunteering. There are literally hundreds of volunteer jobs in any area. Volunteering covers a lot of different possibilities. You can clean a park, tutor children or volunteer to work with the elderly.
--consider adding in visiting the sick in hospitals. (That's what I do every day here in India)
*My volunteer job is working at an adult daycare doing arts and crafts 16 (SIXTEEN)hours a week.
It's great to hear you work with the elderly in day cafe. I think your heart is anything but disabled!
Bravo for your good works and kind heart.
Love and smiles,
rd
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 09-Nov-2010
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2010
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Thank you for your kind review and wonderful suggestions. I appreciate you took so much time to review. Take care.
Comment from richard7
Well done!
A simple piece, clear and precise, well written with a good direct message, in all ways but one.
There is no smiling picture to compliment it!
(Just a loose piece of humour!!)
It doesn't need one.
the shopper in front of you is a quarter short, give them 25 cents,,,,have done this for an old man who came up too short,,the smile on his dial(and the counter clerks) made my day!
What you describe is the best gift people who are not materialistic inclined will receive.
Also not fit too work, i often think of going to elderly home and offering services,,,but are a very solastic person and sometimes find it hard to step out my own door!
Very nice piece John!
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2010
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Well done!
A simple piece, clear and precise, well written with a good direct message, in all ways but one.
There is no smiling picture to compliment it!
(Just a loose piece of humour!!)
It doesn't need one.
the shopper in front of you is a quarter short, give them 25 cents,,,,have done this for an old man who came up too short,,the smile on his dial(and the counter clerks) made my day!
What you describe is the best gift people who are not materialistic inclined will receive.
Also not fit too work, i often think of going to elderly home and offering services,,,but are a very solastic person and sometimes find it hard to step out my own door!
Very nice piece John!
Comment Written 09-Nov-2010
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2010
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Thank you for your kind words. My volunteer job gives me a reason to get out of bed and leave the house. I also do quite a bit at home so I am prepared when I get their.Have a great day. Take care!Thank you for your kind review
Comment from bowls
What a great world this would be if everybody followed your suggestions - and your example. Your opening paragraph is a good introduction to your whole topic. Obviously the gift of oneself is a meaningful one, but today it seems to be too much of a bother. Perhaps copying this essay and handing it out would achieve wonders.
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2010
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What a great world this would be if everybody followed your suggestions - and your example. Your opening paragraph is a good introduction to your whole topic. Obviously the gift of oneself is a meaningful one, but today it seems to be too much of a bother. Perhaps copying this essay and handing it out would achieve wonders.
Comment Written 08-Nov-2010
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2010
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Thank you for your kind review. would give out copies if I thought it would help. I do talk about volunteerism every chance I get!
