Look back at the last year and consider: how did generosity open your heart? How can you cultivate generosity in the coming year?
I feel more like I was on the receiving end of generosity much of the year, but I have had a couple of opportunities to bless others with even a small token of my appreciation for their presence in my life. Yesterday I had the distinct joy of giving a dear friend at work some home-made cookies and fudge with the intentions of healing her aching heart and comforting her soul. She lost her mother last month and hurt her arm a day after. She has always been one of my pillars, and my heart felt a calling to do something — even a tiny gesture — just to bring some comfort and joy. And do you know what? It does feel warm and fuzzy to do things like that. The human connections that says “I care about you” speaks volumes. For me, there is an internal reward for generosity. It brings me happiness to share happiness.
I intend to cultivate generosity in the coming year by acknowledging each opportunity to extend generosity on any level. I have been given so much, and I really want to share that same joy with others. I will honor the moments in which I extend generosity and acknowledge that even the smallest kind gestures are special. Some times a simple smile or hug is that one generosity gift that helps the receiver in such a deep, meaningful way.
Yes! Even holding a door for someone – can change their demeanor. Make them smile. It’s the little things we sometimes over look that mean the most. Much love to you and your kind heart.
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