cathy33December 10
Generosity brings happiness at every stage of its expression.
We experience joy in forming the intention to be generous.
We experience joy in the actual act of giving something.
And we experience joy in remembering the fact that we have given.”
– Buddha
Holiday time is the time that we are most open to being generous, to engage in the act of giving.
Giving takes you out of yourself and allows you to expand beyond earthly limitations. True joy lies in the act of giving without an expectation.
We often give from a place of expectation or from a place of expecting something back in return. We give to feel loved, or to receive someone’s approval.
This holiday season focus on giving from the heart.
Give only what you can afford to give away, be it money, time, or gift. If you are remembering to take time for your own self-care and to give gifts to yourself, then it is much easier to give from your heart, without underlying expectations.
Give a smile. Give Kindness. Give Generosity. Give Friendship. Give Assistance.
Give in Joy. Feel the delight, the pleasure, the elation in the act of giving itself.
The joy of giving leads to a happier, healthier life. In fact, generosity sets off a series of reactions in your brain that improves mood, reduces stress, boosts overall physical health, builds self-esteem, and even helps you live longer!
