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11/6/2011

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I've been blogging for several years and have even spoken to large groups of business people about the importance of blogging.  Today, however, I find myself at a complete loss for how to start a blog for The Birthday Project.  If you could open up my heart and actually see inside, to the part that holds the dreams, passion and deepest purpose of ourselves, you would find The Birthday Project.  Giving of ourselves as a means of celebrating big things like birthdays, anniversaries, holidays....taking the focus off the what we don't like;  aging, materialism, missing those we wish were with us to celebrate, overspending on things that don't matter, emptiness and replacing it with what fulfills us; making people smile, surprises, being witness to real joy, making eye contact with perfect strangers, slowing down, kindness, transparency, goodness, love.

The Birthday Project is about more than performing random acts of kindness to coordinate with how many years old you are.  It's about recognizing that we are all here for a reason that is bigger than ourselves.  The Birthday Project is the vehicle that will change personal priorities, family traditions, and cultural celebrations for generations to come.  It's about remembering, in the midst of all our busyness, that the day we were born matters.  That WE matter and we are called to remind others that they do too. 
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Karen
11/7/2011 04:06:44 am

I listened to you on Sirius radio today and I'm inspired. I plan to start this in our family.

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Trista Wilson link
11/7/2011 12:08:12 pm

Hi Robyn!

I saw your original post via Pinterest and had to check out your new website. I love it! It's definitely inspiring to see that there are others out there with the same mindset as me. I have recently started a facebook group and a blog entitled "Chain Links." It was inspired by the `pay it forward` concept. The basic idea is that people go out and do random acts of kindness for strangers while giving them a card with the Chain Links logo, briefly describing the process. If they choose to pay it forward and keep the chain going, I ask that they email me at: chainlinks08@gmail.com and I will post their ideas/experience to my blog. I am excited to see how long the chains of kindness last!

Anyway, thanks for these amazing ideas! I will be doing this for my next birthday for sure. Check out my facebook page/blog if you ever get a chance! I would love to get feedback from someone who has been so successful in spreading kindness to those in need.

Thanks again for your inspiring words! Have a blessed day,

Trista
Http://chainlinks2012.blogspot.com

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Amy K.
1/2/2012 12:23:26 pm

So excited to see your birthday celebration grow into something so big! I ran across your original birthday post on pinterest & have been scheming for my "40 good deeds for 40 years" celebration ever since. Once in a while, I look around for more ideas, and today I ended up here! Keep up the good work!

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