6/20/2008
Candice's blog for GoDaddy.com
Hello Everyone-
I hope everything is great on this beautiful earth! With time-off to heal, I decided to do some volunteer work with my church. I participated in Sacred Saturday, where I was put on Project Beach Clean-up.
It was a beautiful experience on so many levels for me. It really opened my eyes to how dirty our beaches are and, more importantly, how every little bit matters. I picked up so much trash… including a shoe, a dirty sock, a chewed-up cob of corn and a comb. It’s weird what you find!
I found that giving back to my community really gave me love and peace in my heart. My fellow volunteers and I bonded. I never thought I’d say it, but cleaning up was joy. We found a bird on the beach that had died from oil spills. Fellow volunteers and I made a memorial with bird feathers around it, along with a cross I made from two sticks tied together with seaweed. The children and I felt strength knowing we helped this bird transition on.
At the end of the day we did a silent walk to the beachfront and released any negativity we might have been holding onto, looking out into the ocean to see what a beautiful world we live in. We then washed our hands in the ocean to represent purity and a clean start. There were tears and hugs, but the energy of love was in the air. Wow! To say the least it was beautiful.
We then headed back to church to share our experiences with the 26 other groups who volunteered in other areas. When you give, you really receive so much more. This experience helped me transition into a state of love and gratitude... and I love it because the energy is contagious. Now I recycle, don't litter on this beautiful planet, and I’ve gone green with my grocery bags.
Every little bit matters, so remember to do your part and, most importantly, stop and smell the roses. Look around you and admire the beautiful planet we live on. Love and gratitude is in the air. Breathe!
Your Go Daddy Girl,
Candice Michelle
"Defining Beauty!"
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Posted on June 29, 2008