Generosity

When the economy is in a downturn it’s natural to think of yourself and your family first. You probably have a mortgage to pay, bills to think about or a family to feed. It is our instinct to try to get more and hoard what we have already to protect ourselves and to give us a sense of security. It is certainly counter-intuitive to dedicate more of our time, attention and financial resources to those in the world around us when we are plagued by fear and insecurity.

However that is exactly what we need to do for many reasons. Most importantly in this sort of financial climate, the poverty and need in the world are at their greatest. Corporate giving is diminished, the government tightens its funding and the citizenry close their wallets. Hungry children, homeless families, the terminally ill and abused animals do not go simply go away! Also consider that the fastest way out of a recession is for people, governments and businesses to spend money, which serves to support our economy.

If you still have a job, a home, health-care and food then be grateful – you are lucky! Please continue to practice generosity and remember that there is always someone in greater need than you.

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