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Generosity

Last month, we focused on the importance of practicing Gratitude for what we have; this month, we look at ways of sharing from our abundance into the world. We’ll explore the myths that women are taught about self sacrifice and how to be generous without giving up our essential selves. 

Generosity

1 December 2019  |  2-Minute Read 

Generosity

What does it mean to be generous? Is Generosity the same as Giving? Is it possible to be too generous? What’s the distinction between one-handed giving and open-handed giving? Does giving to others always feel good? Is it beneficial? Is it OK to place limits on our generosity? In December . . . CLICK TO READ ARTICLE

Review: The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein

17 December 2019  | 6-Minute Read 

Book Review: The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein

Way back in 1964, the year the Beatles “invaded” America, the Civil Rights Act was signed into law, and I was born, a thin green book appeared on shelves across the country. Written by beloved poet Shel Silverstein, the book quickly became a nursery must-have . . . CLICK TO READ ARTICLE

Tales of Generosity

31 December 2019  | 9-Minute Read

Tales of Generosity

For this, the last article of our month of Generosity—the last article of the year and of the decade—I asked my readers to share their stories of Generosity. When, I asked them, have you experienced Generosity? What did the other person do and how did you feel? Their stories were . . . CLICK TO READ ARTICLE

What is Generosity?

10 December 2019  |  8-Minute Read

What is Generosity?

If we look at generosity as a trait, quality, or virtue, then it’s easy to assume we either have it or we don’t. It’s a fixed, measurable thing that folks like Bill Gates may have, but others lack. Calling it an “act” doesn’t quite get it right, because generosity is made up of many acts. But viewing generosity as . . . CLICK TO READ ARTICLE

Toxic “Generosity” and the Myth of Sacrifice

19 December 2019  | 6-Minute Read

Toxic “Generosity” and the Myth of Sacrifice

Generosity is always a good thing, right? So the more generous a person is, the better—and you can never have too much. Or can you? I think most of us want to be generous people—or at least, we want to be seen as generous . . . CLICK TO READ ARTICLE

A Conversation With… Comfort Keidel

13 December 2019  |  2-Minute Read

A Conversation With… Comfort Keidel

Comfort Keidel is a foster parent and foster care recruiter with the Oklahoma Department of Human Services. We talk about her reasons for becoming a foster parent, the process and challenges of becoming a foster parent, and . . . CLICK TO READ ARTICLE

Generosity is Good All Around

26 December 2019  | 6-Minute Read

Generosity is Good All Around

What Black Friday is to retailers, end-of-year giving is to nonprofits. Retailers typically begin earning a profit for the first time all year—become “in the black”—during the Thanksgiving weekend. Similarly, nonprofits count on end-of-year donors to help them keep their . . . CLICK TO READ ARTICLE