Monday, May 19, 2008

Take the Money -- Or Not

I received as much response from the email about prayers for healing Danny the Dog as anything I have ever sent out. All but one person said I should take the $200 Danny's owner sent me.

I was touched by those caring emails. And I understand what they said about accepting gifts in the spirit they were offered, gratitude, not offending the giver, not blocking the flow.

But I just couldn't do it. I returned it with my thanks and suggested he might donate it to an animal shelter or animal related charity.

Danny's owner not only understood the spirit in which I declined, he thanked us for our kindness and said he's be glad to donate $500!!

I thank you for your kindness and sharing your thoughts with me and each other. There's a saying, "The essence of communication is intent." With what generous intent we all communicated!

To Your Health and Happiness -- and Danny's!

Love,
Mandy

2 comments:

  1. What a great story and proof of what acting on inspiration will do!! Thanks for sharing :D

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  2. Thanks for your encouragement, ka nani. Here's to inspiration and kindness!
    Love,
    Mandy

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