be more generous

really tough…how can I achieve this…ongoing project! In a good moood, I can be but not in a bad mood. How to be stable on this.

when you don’t feel like you have very much to give. I find myself feeling rather impoverished – financially, emotionally – and I notice that it doesn’t occur to me how much other people might need to be supported a little bit, with a phone call and a show of interest and an offer of time and attention… I get self-absorbed when I feel low. It’s important to make a simple habit of reaching out and giving friends and family what I can of myself even when I’m not inspired to do so. Generosity has to be made into a routine if I’m ever going to really pull it off.

I have replaced this goal with a more measurable one.

...that gives selflessly. When I go to her house, she always sends me away with food or plants or clothes that her kids have grown out of.

Today she stopped by with more plants for my garden and chicken manure (how many friends bring you bags of chicken manure) She was out getting some plants for herself and thought I’d like these…..just nice.

I want to be more like that. I don’t know why I’m not naturally like that, but I’m not. So I need to work at it.

Although I am much better now than I was, thanks to my husband’s example.

I feel good when I buy myself things, but i want to feel even better getting and doing things for others. Isnt that what life is all about?

Heard about Kiva.org on 43T. Thank you Ru ~ Breathe Deeper. First fund today. By the end of the day she was fully funded.
this seems like a great way to provide assistance without creating dependence or create unfair competition.

Priscilla Amuzu is a trader who sells lace, underwear, sleepers and babies wear. She is not yet married and has no children. Business is doing very well and for that reason she wants to increase her sales but lacks enough capital to achieve this target of hers. She is asking for $525 as additional capital to buy more of the lace, underwear and other items to provide for the demand of her costumers.

I would be happy to give if it will make a difference. Should I set a $ amount goal, or just be ready to give when a need arises? Maybe a combination of both. I’ll take it one week at a time, starting with $50 this week.

It’s time to start giving more away. I can’t wait until circumstances are just right. Greed will set in otherwise.

Share things with family members.