The Power of Generosity

Generosity isn't primarily about the people you give to. It's about what happens in you when you give. When you hold things loosely and give freely, something shifts in your soul. The fear of not having enough loses its power. The constant pursuit of more relaxes its grip. Generous people are freer people.

This is counterintuitive. You'd think giving would leave you with less. But generous people consistently report feeling like they have more, not less. Scarcity is more about mindset than bank account.

What Generosity Looks Like

With money: Giving without calculating what you'll get back.

With time: Being available to help without resentment.

With attention: Giving presence and focus to others.

With praise: Celebrating others' successes genuinely.

With forgiveness: Letting go of debts, emotional and otherwise.

You can give without loving, but you can't love without giving. Generosity is how love expresses itself in practical terms. Show me your spending and I'll show you what you love.

Obstacles to Generosity

• Scarcity mindset: Believing there's never enough
• Entitlement: Thinking you deserve what you have
• Fear: Worrying about your own future needs
• Control: Wanting to decide who "deserves" your generosity
• Comparison: Measuring your giving against others

Growing in Generosity

Generosity is a muscle that grows with use. Start where you are. Give something, even if small. Notice how it feels. Give again. Build the habit. Over time, what felt risky becomes natural, and what seemed generous becomes baseline. You're rewiring your relationship with resources.

Your Action Steps

This week: Give something away without being asked.

This month: Look for an opportunity to be generous with your time, not just money.

This quarter: Evaluate your overall generosity. Is it growing?