Thursday, November 17, 2016

In Giving, We Receive



We live in a very consumerist world where people will get up at 4:00 in the morning to buy things a day after being thankful for what they already have. It’s a weird dichotomy that we live in, but I have found that a great way to mitigate that is by giving to other people – giving our time, our money, our attention, our thanks.

You never know what another person is going through and no matter what you’re going through, there is someone out there that has it worse. Even if you don’t have money, you can give your time. If you don’t have time, you can give a compliment. A rock thrown into a pond will have ripples that spread outwards. 

It was Francis of Assisi that said, “For it is in giving that we receive,” and I have found this to be a true statement in my life. If you give generously, people will remember. When you find yourself in a tough spot, it’s likely you will find a whole team behind you ready to pitch in to help you out. 

Not only does giving make the person you’re helping feel good, but it makes you feel good too! In fact, science shows that giving can improve your health, even if you have a chronic disease. 

If you want to start giving, but you don’t know where to begin, start small. Say the compliment that comes to mind or offer an earnest ear to someone that needs one. See where it takes you.



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