Day 3

Day 3 Generosity challenge
Emotional commentary

Sitting in my office at home the first day of the challenge, I saw something in my office that I really loved and felt the need to give it away. But I thought this would be my “go to” gift. You know, for the day when I am too busy to think about anyone.

So after day 1 & 2 had passed, I woke up feeling pleased that I had put off my secret weapon. But something was wrong. Looking at the gift on my desk I was overwhelmed with the weird feeling that I was keeping a genie in a bottle. As if I had one wish but couldn’t waste it. This hostage crisis drove me to name some lies I had been reinforcing: I would regret giving it away; this is all I really have; no one could love this as much as I.

I decided to end my crisis, use my wish, and face life without my genie in a bottle.

This particular gift means a lot to me; it really is a part of me. I found it while on vacation 3 years ago in an antique shop. I love it.

When I gave it to my friend, I was watching for his expression. I’m still learning about generosity as who I am and not how I feel. I got my wish. He loved it, gave me a hug, and immediately got busy putting it up. It was really great.

-Adam

P.S. I gave my Seattle collectors plate from the 50’s.