Being Generous

‘Give what you have. To someone, it may be better than you dare to think.’ – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Life is short. And we only get one shot at it. Those people who fully understand this recognize we have but a short time to make a contribution to the world, so they give to others and they share what they have.

Generosity can produce within you a sense that you are capable of making a difference in the world, that you are mindful of the needs of those around you and that you are making a contribution. It's the sincere desire to make others' lives easier and more pleasant by sharing what you have.

Opportunities for generosity are often around you. It doesn't have to be money or material things you give or share with others. Your time, energy, talents, experiences, knowledge and lessons learnt are all valuable. In fact, all these things are only as valuable as what you do with them, the extent to which you share them with others.

Generosity is unconditional. Just knowing you have made a difference forms the foundation for generosity. The world needs cheerful and generous givers. They improve society. They inspire us. They push us forward. You can be one of them.