Rethinking Generosity We often assume that being generous only means giving something big: money, time, energy, sacrifice. We donate to our chosen philanthropies, mine being Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the Trevor Project. Or we volunteer our time to projects that matter. Generosity can take effort because it often asks us to give part of ourselves, our attention, patience, comfort, resources, or time. But what if generosity could be simple? Abundant living is not only about having more to..
Rethinking Generosity We often assume that being generous only means giving something big: money, time, energy, sacrifice. We donate to our chosen philanthropies, mine..
We have all heard the phrase, “It is better to give than to receive.”
Many years ago, I knew a woman I’ll call Lorraine who saw herself as generous. She and her husband often took the pastor and spouse out to dinners they would not have..
I suspect I have a different take on generosity than most people.
As we age, we become part of many communities, whether we actively participate in them or simply exist within them.
I have the somewhat unique disposition of being a “social introvert.” This may sound like a contradiction in terms. But I have long known that I can be both introverted,..
Fall prevention is something we discuss often in the world of Service Coordination. We assess for it annually and provide ongoing education about ways to stay safe. But..
There are moments in life when you don’t realize how much you needed something until you are suddenly standing in it again.
There is a growing crisis happening quietly around us, and it has little to do with economics, politics, or technology. It is the slow unraveling of human connection.
