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ily living can really bring about simplicity and happiness.</p><h2 id="9041">Generosity as a mindset</h2><p id="a1d0">Generosity goes a lot further than just money. It is a way of life. It is about giving as opposed to taking. It’s how you interact with people and the world. Ask yourself, do I give the benefit of the doubt? Or do I think everyone and everything is conspiring against me?</p><h2 id="796c">Generosity in support and encouragement</h2><p id="56f2">Are your efforts in displaying support and encouragement towards those around you lacking? Oftentimes, we may have the best intentions within our hearts, but people aren’t mind readers. Explicitly hearing or tangibly seeing that you are<i> genuinely</i> rooting for them may be the difference between a subpar or great outcome. This is especially impactful for those who see you as of great importance in their lives as well.</p><h2 id="63a6">Generosity in recognition</h2><p id="ea5a">The spotlight does not have to shine on you all the time, especially when it’s a team effort. Even if it’s not, there’s enough circumference to highlight others in the room. You could be delivering the main course, but mention the delicious desserts. Those being recognized will appreciate the sharing, and those listening will have a greater respect. If the sharing or respect is not happening, then get a bigger spotlight, or change the audience.</p><h2 id="bc6b">Generosity in time and attention</h2><p id="c149">It’s about being present and enjoying the moment. Are you really engaged and listening? Or is your mind wandering and you’re just nodding along? Connections are richer, and people like the company of those who make them feel like they are the most important thing in that moment.</p><h2 id="9fdb">Generosity in love and appreciation</h2><p id="51eb">Warmth is missing from a lot of relationships. Hopefully after COVID, meeting up and talking with people are intentional and wanted, not borne out of boredom, desperation, convenience, or obligation. Show people you really value them through words, affection, vulnerability, and thoughtful behaviors.</p><h2 id="d160">Generosity in value</h2><p id="b30a">Finally, generosity in terms of mo

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ney. It is not about finding the least expensive option; it’s about what brings the most value. The best way to spend money wisely is on things or experiences that you can enjoy, or will put a smile on another’s face. If you do need to be cheap, then be cheap with yourself. Desire to give the world to another person; know their happiness is the value-add.</p><p id="72ce">This also ties into the expression of using things and loving people, as opposed to loving things and using people. Don’t get too attached to material possessions. Unless if it carries meaning, most things can be replaced.</p><p id="cbbb">Fortunately, my cheapness was only limited to money. I would venture to say the other aspects of my personality saved me from losing friends. I am much happier after adjusting parts of myself to align with what my values are. Like attracts like, and <a href="https://readmedium.com/his-quiet-inspiration-f4c2dd492811">I am blessed to have people in my life who show me just all the different ways of being generous</a>.</p><div id="2b7a" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/his-quiet-inspiration-f4c2dd492811"> <div> <div> <h2>His Quiet Inspiration</h2> <div><h3>He shows but doesn’t tell</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*I1KqAkzKJWQ-sx8l)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><div id="f4e7" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/the-frills-of-life-is-the-life-worth-living-89a652eb1891"> <div> <div> <h2>The Frills of Life is the Life Worth Living</h2> <div><h3>It’s not about grand gestures or expensive escapades.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*Tj-CbXKk0uaM9b4R)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div></article></body>

Be Generous In Different Ways

You and your recipients will be happier

“You never used to be this frugal. You’ve changed.”

“You feel like I’m frugal towards you?”

“No.”

I’d argue my dad was only half right; while I’ve mostly been careful about spending money throughout my life, I have changed. I used to also be cheap.

According to dictionary.com:

Frugality: being prudent in saving, the lack of wastefulness.

Cheap: inexpensive, small value

I used to sacrifice quality in order to obtain the lowest price. I limit spending to necessities, and forwent things or experiences that brought joy or expanded knowledge. Even worse, if I had to pay for more than my fair share if we were out with a group, I’d be thinking about how much I “lost” instead of how much fun I had. My mindset then was one of scarcity; instead of trying harder to maximize my income, I was finding ways to cut back.

In my late 20s, I looked like I had the perfect life on the outside. Married, some disposable income, owned a home and car, had a group of regular friends, and finally seemed like I was breaking into a different career.

After my divorce, I realized a great percentage of things I used to care about really didn’t matter. During my toughest period to date, amongst a lot of other things, I learned what I really wanted as my guiding light was generosity. I wanted that to be the backdrop of all actions, there to steer me in the right direction.

Incorporating generosity in daily living can really bring about simplicity and happiness.

Generosity as a mindset

Generosity goes a lot further than just money. It is a way of life. It is about giving as opposed to taking. It’s how you interact with people and the world. Ask yourself, do I give the benefit of the doubt? Or do I think everyone and everything is conspiring against me?

Generosity in support and encouragement

Are your efforts in displaying support and encouragement towards those around you lacking? Oftentimes, we may have the best intentions within our hearts, but people aren’t mind readers. Explicitly hearing or tangibly seeing that you are genuinely rooting for them may be the difference between a subpar or great outcome. This is especially impactful for those who see you as of great importance in their lives as well.

Generosity in recognition

The spotlight does not have to shine on you all the time, especially when it’s a team effort. Even if it’s not, there’s enough circumference to highlight others in the room. You could be delivering the main course, but mention the delicious desserts. Those being recognized will appreciate the sharing, and those listening will have a greater respect. If the sharing or respect is not happening, then get a bigger spotlight, or change the audience.

Generosity in time and attention

It’s about being present and enjoying the moment. Are you really engaged and listening? Or is your mind wandering and you’re just nodding along? Connections are richer, and people like the company of those who make them feel like they are the most important thing in that moment.

Generosity in love and appreciation

Warmth is missing from a lot of relationships. Hopefully after COVID, meeting up and talking with people are intentional and wanted, not borne out of boredom, desperation, convenience, or obligation. Show people you really value them through words, affection, vulnerability, and thoughtful behaviors.

Generosity in value

Finally, generosity in terms of money. It is not about finding the least expensive option; it’s about what brings the most value. The best way to spend money wisely is on things or experiences that you can enjoy, or will put a smile on another’s face. If you do need to be cheap, then be cheap with yourself. Desire to give the world to another person; know their happiness is the value-add.

This also ties into the expression of using things and loving people, as opposed to loving things and using people. Don’t get too attached to material possessions. Unless if it carries meaning, most things can be replaced.

Fortunately, my cheapness was only limited to money. I would venture to say the other aspects of my personality saved me from losing friends. I am much happier after adjusting parts of myself to align with what my values are. Like attracts like, and I am blessed to have people in my life who show me just all the different ways of being generous.