Project 137
I am involved in
Patti Digh’s Project 137. Patti has published six books on living well and
reaching out to others. The course gives us opportunities to not only evaluate
how we are doing at showing others love, but challenges on how to share our
words and gifts with others. Another lesson of the day includes living fully. Assignments
include everything from taking time to meditate to organizing two drawers and
finding good stuff to donate to others. The third lesson to practice every day
is how to let go deeply. In other words, remembering the significance of my day
and accepting that the imperfections of today are perfect for today. We were
instructed to put 137 objects into a pretty container and transfer one a day
into another container. I chose seashells, of course, and treasure looking at
them each day. As I place the day’s shell into the glass cylinder, I thank God
for this precious day and put it behind me. I put another shell by the
container and all day this visual reminds me to cherish today and live and love
today to the best of my abilities.
I’m enjoying the
class immensely and am impressed with so many talented and wise participants.
There are no rules, but it is encouraging to respond to some of the post of how
others lived well or needs a little help on an obstacle or issue in their life.
No problem if someone falls behind on their lessons, they still transfer the
object at the end of the day. There is no chastisement or guilt involved. Our
class is over in 125 days, which will be New Year’s Eve. It is sobering to
watch how quickly the shells accumulate in the now almost empty vessel. The
numbering of each day makes me appreciate my life, moment by moment.
Because of the
suggested assignments, I feel like I accomplish something good for my soul and
have encouraged someone else each day. I
love an assignment of clearing clutter and giving to others. The best part is
that almost $2000 dollars has been collected by Patti from our enrollment. The
fee is a donation to the 137 fund, which will bless different ladies who have
unexpected financial needs. The amount of the fee is the participant’s
decision. So, the next time Patti offers Project 137, you might want to get
involved. I promise Patti doesn’t know I
am writing this. I was inspired and wanted to share this privilege to anyone
interested.
thank you for sharing about Project 137.
ReplyDeleteI pray for you, Denny and your family every day, but I will add this special intent. Pain like you described led to the discovery of my pancreas being infected. At that time (2004) in additon to the infection being taken out, my gall bladder and appendix were removed.