The other thing to consider is who I choose to give to. Is it really noteworthy when I give to those I love, or care for, rather than someone I don't even know or have never laid eyes on, or maybe don't like? When we come in contact with that essence that is us, me, my, it is far easier to ignore what we don't want to see than to see something that may require adjustment or change within self.
"If you are not generous with a meager income, you'll never be generous with abundance." This quote from Harold Nye sums up my feelings on the subject quite nicely. If one isn't accustomed to giving, no matter how much one's coffers are overflowing, giving will be a foreign concept. I think sharing is the training ground for generosity. When, as a child, one is taught to share one's toys, snacks and the like, one is really laying the foundation for a generous lifestyle. Remember the movie, "Magnificent Obsession," with Rock Hudson? Well the main character went through a lifetime of learning the art of true generosity (amongst other things). He also learned the importance of giving anonymously.
Yes, giving anonymously is what I said. To truly evaluate
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