Easy Ways to Spread Generosity

CEBU, Philippines - A lot of the time we equate generosity with money, and we feel that in order to be generous we must open our wallets and let out cold, hard cash.  While this absolutely is a form of generosity, there are other ways to be generous even if we don’t have money to give.

Generosity is about giving, but there are all kinds of things we can give to others.  Besides money, we may give our time, our resources, our kindness and compassion.

Being generous is a wonderful way to invite more love and happiness into our lives.  What we put out there is what we get in return.  Therefore, by giving generously to others, we invite more blessings into our lives.

Here are a few ways to spread generosity in simple and easy ways:

1. Hold the door open for someone.

2. In traffic, allow another car to go in front of you.

3. Call or text a friend or relative just to check how they are doing.

4. Give hugs when meeting or departing.

5. Make eye contact and smile at strangers you meet.

6. In conversation, listen attentively to the other person speaking.  Resist the urge to think only about your response and what you are going to say next. Have genuine interest.

7. Teach someone something you know.  You may know a skill, a trick or a piece of knowledge that can save someone a boatload of money and time.  Spread knowledge.

8. Stop and help someone who is struggling.  Help someone pick up the papers she has accidentally dropped or let a mother struggling with her child have your seat on the bus.

As we can see, there are many ways to be generous beyond spending money.  While money is helpful, and a wonderful way to assist others in need, it is not the only to show generosity.

Let us all make a daily effort to offer a little more generosity out into the world, and see how the world changes for us! (www.raiseyourvibrationstoday.com)