In today’s uncertain times, many shy away from giving. They complain about the lack of certainty about the future. Stress, anxiety, and dissatisfaction are widespread. The conventional solution is to focus on the self. Is that working? Not really! There exists a lack of fulfillment, unhappiness, relationship challenges, and negative energy. So what is the solution? Giving!
The more you give to your family; you will enjoy better relationships at home. The more you give to your colleagues, the better camaraderie you will have at work. Yes, true we are practicing physical and social distancing. However, you can give by making calls, sending a prayer, sharing positive messages or sending positive energy.
The more time you invest in others, the less time you need getting things done. In addition, when you give, you tap into your creativity, innovation, and potential. Also, when you are gentle and give to others, you are also gentle with yourself. Thus the more you give, the more you have!
If you cannot give money, you can give love, hope, laughter, skills, wisdom, ideas, attention, and a listening ear. As Kahlil Gibran beautifully says, “You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.” The benefits of giving range from security, empowerment, and better relationships to good health, longer life, happiness.
The best time to give is today despite all the worries around us! Today is a new day, a fresh beginning! Practicing a daily dose of giving to self and others rejuvenates you! Here are seven tips:
* Give gratitude every day.
* Shine your light and inspire others to shine their light.
* Be a loving human being and family member. Sometimes we forget the people closest to us.
* Give people the benefit of doubt – remember everyone is fighting a battle. Also, give every situation the best possible interpretation.
* Be a little bit better every day in every way.
* Marry your audacious goals with living in the moment! The direction is important, however, it is the execution in the moment that creates the results.
* Enjoy the ride – remember the destiny is in the journey!
Giving is a grace. It comes to people who are blessed. Givers are people who are kindled spiritually and understand the power of giving.
When you take the approach of gratitude for being given the opportunity to serve others, your service takes a new dimension which includes:
⁃ Living your purpose
⁃ Your focus shifts to making an impact not on getting credit
⁃ Focus on the recipient, not you
⁃ You practice “With malice towards none and charity for all”
With the virus situation, a lot of people who are underprivileged, in poverty and marginalized need the most help. Those of us who are fortunate can be helpful in giving of time, knowledge, wisdom and resources.
In serving humanity and good causes, the return on investment (ROI) is priceless. Volunteers do not get paid because their work is priceless!