Generosity that Knows No Bounds
Happy Fourth of July and with that, we bring you our SEVENTH and final vital thing we value.
We are uncompromisingly GENEROUS with our time, wisdom, talent, finances, kindness, or anything else that can impact the life of another.
Generosity is many times seen as related to finances. While true, what the world around us is desperately in need of is the relentless generosity that comes from a heart that just wants to give. Every aspect of our lives is something that someone else can benefit from. Think about that for a second. Really ponder that idea. You're probably sitting here thinking about the moments where you completely acted like a total buffoon, well, guess what, your buffoonery may just help someone not make the same buffoonish mistakes. When we are authentically genuine, like we discussed yesterday, we can begin to see how even the most humiliating moments in our lives both teach us, and teach others. Be GENEROUS with those lessons. They only make you stronger.
The same is true with the words we speak to people, the gifts we have, the money we possess (regardless of quantity), and the time we have. Generosity, and giving of yourself for the betterment of others, will always be an open door to taking a relationship deeper.
Today, and tomorrow, and the next day, you are given opportunity after opportunity to give. Press into that. Look around. Open your eyes a little more. Ask yourself, "What do I have today to give to help someone?" Look for the little moments, the one's that might just go unnoticed, the ones that you're not even sure needs your generosity. Those are the sweet spots that will have lasting impact. The perspective of intentionally paying attention to the details will make the bigger opportuinties for generosity come as second nature to you.
Leave the camera at home. Don't post it all on social media. Leave the ego out of it. Get out there, starting today, and let even the simplest of words be an uncompromising act of generosity. And yes, when the little things get the attention they deserve, you really do negate any kind of compromising act or selfish ambition.
JOURNAL: Hit the "Take a Note" button on this page and write out your thoughts and use these questions as a guide.
+ How can I give today?
+ What is one act of generosity I can begin practicing weekly? (Put it on your calendar)
+ How has someones generosity impacted my life when I least expected it?
+ What do I feel after reading this?
+ What can I do about it