The importance of sharing with others is spoken in all religions. Donations, giving alms, helping one's neighbor are not beautiful words and an empty call to a righteous life, but an opportunity for a person to find himself. Generous is one who is ready to give his where necessary. At the same time, this quality is inherent mainly in children, and adults frown annoyingly when they hear such conversations. Why this is the case, and whether it is worth being a generous, giving, helping person, we will consider in this material.
Meaning of the word “generous”
What does this word mean, what are its synonyms? The dictionary will tell us that generosity is a character trait that means generosity, the desire to help everyone without thinking about their well-being.
Generous means non-greedy, giving, helping without a second thought. Such a person is much richer than the rest, but not in terms of money, but spiritually. To quote Goethe: “Generosity, and especially when it is accompanied by humility, wins hearts.”
Do I need to be generous?
In the world of relativity, there is nothing that "needs to be done" or "is not necessary." If you turn to the Bible, there are seven deadly sins, and there are commandments that prescribe a person how to live, if he wants to be in paradise after death. But, you see, many people think this way: paradise is only after death, but I live now. Therefore, for the most part, people live in a way that is convenient for the inner self, and not for the voice of conscience. Generosity is a quality inconvenient for one's own ego. What does one who helps others heartily do generously? Generously endowing everyone with attention or material wealth, for a time a person himself remains without wealth. The inner egoist resists generosity, he “shouts”: “But what about me? You will give everything to others and you will be left with nothing! ”
There are only a few genuinely generous and open people, since most people prefer not to take care of their souls, but their wallet and their "I", which requires stability and prosperity.
Why generosity is now not held in high esteem
As Seneca said, "he who is truly generous is the one who gives from what belongs to him himself." Everyone who has reached a certain age and level of well-being knows what money is worth. The world is designed so that most of us need to work hard to be able to feed ourselves and our family. Yes, there are those who were born into a wealthy family and since childhood do not feel the need for anything, but such people are in the minority. The rest, receiving an average income, want to provide for their own life. “How can I be generous, but I myself am not rich? I'd like to help, but I don’t have any opportunities for this, ”the majority thinks so. As you know, the one who does not want is looking for a reason, and the one who wants will still find opportunities for his desire.
We by no means urge you to urgently start making large donations. But there is one thing in common that is common to all people - this is the voice of the heart or conscience. When you feel a desire to help from within, do not deny yourself such pleasure. Help than you can - give a pretty penny, attention, love generously. To generously support - this does not mean giving the last. And you will see that this impulse is very pleasant for you, you will feel almost omnipotent.
How generosity can help
If you want to gain independence from material wealth, then try to live generously.
By generously gifting those in need, you will rise above your own egoism. Perhaps the best way to cure stinginess and treason is to start giving. What is very curious is that generous people will never be on the verge of poverty. As if guarded by some kind of power, a generous person always gets back soon what he has given, and even more. Living openly, giving yours to those who need it, means living generously.
You can generously share not only property, as many people think, but also knowledge, love, attention. By receiving such a “gift”, a person in need can be enriched incomparably more than if he receives just monetary assistance.
Is it worth living a righteous life and being generous? You should not think about it. Get rid of all stereotypes about what is right, about how to live. Just be open and listen to what the voice of the heart tells you.