Generosity has shown up in the way of a family member randomly sending me money for a trip I am currently on. She knows that neither my husband or I have parents that help us out in anyway with our kids and she wanted to bless us so that we could enjoy the trip without stress. I had tears of joy when I opened my venmo to see what she had sent. It helped me to buy my kids clothes for back to school that they have been needing and I know my kids were very thankful as well.
i have wonderful friends who have supported me through a toxic relationship breakup and helped me move out. i will forever be grateful for their kindness
I feel that when I try to express generosity that it is really hard for me. I try not to let trauma from my mother affect the way I express generosity but it does get in the way. Especially when it comes to showing acts of service. Currently, my boyfriend has been helping me gain that sense of not having to stress but somehow with the way I was raised, it’s really hard for me to be grateful for something that has been given without having to feel guilty about the act of service. My boyfriend gives me money to rely on when I do not have money because he always has more than me because he makes more. And, I feel so horrible, and I feel bad because it gets in the way of trying to express generosity. But I am grateful that he supports me, because I have not been able to feel that sense of relief with school and finding a better way to express and understand my emotions in a better way. But yes, I can say truthfully my boyfriend, this person has saved my life and I do not think I can ever thank them enough.
I feel like I try to express generosity to others often, so for that reason I feel like it’s not unexpected for me, it that makes senses. Nonetheless, maybe I don’t expect generosity from myself. I am really hard on myself although I know I shouldn’t be. I cried yesterday and this morning because I found myself in another stressful situation because I didn’t stand up for myself and communicate my wants and needs. I struggle with prioritizing myself because I don’t want to let others down so I just give in and do whatever the other person wants me to do. My current situation is just another reminder to myself to actively engage with my life by aligning it my values. That means believing in knowing what’s best for me, even though it may disappoint others.
Generosity and care from my daughter’s Recovery Care team helped her land an awesome job! I am beyond thrilled, couldn’t have been a better opportunity for her. She will be working for a non-profit company that helps women in recovery. She will start Part time but it could progress to other opportunities. They make gift products. She had a hands on interview last week and made a customized coffee mug. Reading the Executive Director’s message on their website brought tears to me but also knowing it was an opportunity she really wanted “Tears of Joy” : )
My partner’s family gave me a place to stay when I needed it even though we haven’t always been that close. One of my good friend’s helped me in my time of need, even though I ‘ve been frustrated withthem in the past for not being a present friend.
My cousin Lisa & her husband have lent me 1 of their cars for the last 6 months, shortly after I relocated to the area I grew up in. They have been an immense support as I started a new life.
Their kindness, generosity, friendship, support, a car, has been unlike anything I have ever been a part of before. I am blessed.
My daughter too, has been so generous in her support, guidance & help. She has literally shown me how to stand on my own 2 feet & embrace my new independence. I could not have moved forward into my new life without her level headedness, her support, her love.
And her new husband has been there for me too. I am very blessed.🙏🏻❤️✨
I experience so much generosity! It’s actually no longer showing up “unexpectedly”–I can count on it. That’s because my husband and I participate in our neighborhood Buy Nothing group. It’s community-building and helps reduce waste. Don’t need something? Set it free for someone else who can use it. In need of something? Ask, and maybe someone has that thing and they’re not using it. Our TV monitor now sits on a very nice console we got through that. I have a chaise for my backyard, practically brand new, thanks to another person. We regularly give things away and it always feels good to know we’ve helped someone else and that the item will take on a new life.
I think your group is wonderful,
dear Barb . . .
my friends and I
do this amongst ourselves,
but have no formal group…
one friend
has a sofa to donate to someone,
I have a table …
we each ask around in our circles,
and eventually an eager someone
has a new to them sofa or table,
or lamp or clock or gardening tool or…
Well, the most recent experience with
generosity, was my new neighbor bringing
over some pastries to welcome us to the
neighborhood. So nice. It meant a lot to me.
My husband’s cousin & his wife live in NC and have allowed us to stay in their converted camper on their property twice now to help us have time to find a new place to live. They didn’t ask for anything in return, and the 2nd visit was totally last minute, so I appreciate their generosity, especially since we have two dogs and with their three, that’s a lot! We made them dinner and paid for a dinner when we all went out to thank them. It’s been nice getting to know his wife better on these visits. I look forward to our friendship growing when we are up there permanently!
We recently received a generous amount of dollars from a cousin, produce from a neighbor, freshly popped popcorn, a floral arrangement and many beans from our plant, many prayers and an overabundance of heat from the sun.
Two experiences that comes to mind happened yesterday while I was riding the New Jersey Transit train enroute to New York. The train was 100% full. I was standing in the aisle with my luggage waiting to get off at the next station. A woman sitting reading said she didn’t feel good letting me, an obvious senior (although I don’t feel it!) stand, so she stood up and asked me to sit in the seat. Her courtesy and thoughtfulness made an impression on me.
Another first while riding this same train: the conductor collecting tickets turned to the entire train, smiled at us, and expressed his thanks for the way everyone in this crowded train car had moved over to make room for passengers. I’ve not seen a conductor ever express thanks this way!
It may seem normal to you, who grew up here in the United States, but it’s a sign of generosity to me. Recently, I was approved for a medical assistance program that helps me cover up to 95% of the amount I couldn’t handle. We don’t have anything like that in our country. In our country, if the payment isn’t ready before we go to the hospital, we can’t access the visit and treatments that come along. Even though we still owe money for our treatments here, at least our life is above all. We will be rescued before we gather enough in our budget. I’m grateful for my life here in the United States.
Yram, we’re conditioned to think that everything is handed down to us here in the US. We get attached to all the goods of the present that we forget what got us here in the first place. It’s how 1st world problems happen. Everyone, myself included, has them to a varying degree.
I come from a large family, I am the 8th of 10 children. Every year, the first weekend of August , we gather for a memorial golf outing in my Dad’s honor. We began this 35 years ago! Many family members don’t golf, except this one time per year. It is very light-hearted and fun, with my father’s old golf equipment as traveling trophies. It is followed by a potluck picnic, and for the past two years, my youngest sister and her husband have been hosting everyone. They put on a wonderful party, making sure there is fun for everyone, especially the kids who aren’t old enough to golf yet. It is clear they put a great deal of effort and time in preparation and it is clear they love doing it! They even invite people to spend the night, camping in their yard with breakfast the next morning. Such generosity makes everyone feel so loved.
Much like your experience, Mary, I also joined in a family reunion experience this past weekend. This one was hosted by a loving Italian family into which I have been “adopted.” I came away from our time together feeling so loved & cared for/about in ways I’m still savoring. Such generosity of spirit, heart and home. I feel richly blessed by their love.
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Generosity has shown up in the way of a family member randomly sending me money for a trip I am currently on. She knows that neither my husband or I have parents that help us out in anyway with our kids and she wanted to bless us so that we could enjoy the trip without stress. I had tears of joy when I opened my venmo to see what she had sent. It helped me to buy my kids clothes for back to school that they have been needing and I know my kids were very thankful as well.
i have wonderful friends who have supported me through a toxic relationship breakup and helped me move out. i will forever be grateful for their kindness
I feel that when I try to express generosity that it is really hard for me. I try not to let trauma from my mother affect the way I express generosity but it does get in the way. Especially when it comes to showing acts of service. Currently, my boyfriend has been helping me gain that sense of not having to stress but somehow with the way I was raised, it’s really hard for me to be grateful for something that has been given without having to feel guilty about the act of service. My boyfriend gives me money to rely on when I do not have money because he always has more than me because he makes more. And, I feel so horrible, and I feel bad because it gets in the way of trying to express generosity. But I am grateful that he supports me, because I have not been able to feel that sense of relief with school and finding a better way to express and understand my emotions in a better way. But yes, I can say truthfully my boyfriend, this person has saved my life and I do not think I can ever thank them enough.
It is a gift, that is the way I look at it. His choice to give : )
I feel like I try to express generosity to others often, so for that reason I feel like it’s not unexpected for me, it that makes senses. Nonetheless, maybe I don’t expect generosity from myself. I am really hard on myself although I know I shouldn’t be. I cried yesterday and this morning because I found myself in another stressful situation because I didn’t stand up for myself and communicate my wants and needs. I struggle with prioritizing myself because I don’t want to let others down so I just give in and do whatever the other person wants me to do. My current situation is just another reminder to myself to actively engage with my life by aligning it my values. That means believing in knowing what’s best for me, even though it may disappoint others.
Setting Boundaries should help, something I also had to learn over time : )
Generosity and care from my daughter’s Recovery Care team helped her land an awesome job! I am beyond thrilled, couldn’t have been a better opportunity for her. She will be working for a non-profit company that helps women in recovery. She will start Part time but it could progress to other opportunities. They make gift products. She had a hands on interview last week and made a customized coffee mug. Reading the Executive Director’s message on their website brought tears to me but also knowing it was an opportunity she really wanted “Tears of Joy” : )
Good news.
Loving reading this good news! Happy for you both 🙂
Moving a good direction Robin Ann.
I’m happy to hear she got a good job! I wish her the best of luck!
I recently received an apology
from someone who never apologizes
for anything…
My partner’s family gave me a place to stay when I needed it even though we haven’t always been that close. One of my good friend’s helped me in my time of need, even though I ‘ve been frustrated withthem in the past for not being a present friend.
Our children watched Sailor Moon in the nineties.
My cousin Lisa & her husband have lent me 1 of their cars for the last 6 months, shortly after I relocated to the area I grew up in. They have been an immense support as I started a new life.
Their kindness, generosity, friendship, support, a car, has been unlike anything I have ever been a part of before. I am blessed.
My daughter too, has been so generous in her support, guidance & help. She has literally shown me how to stand on my own 2 feet & embrace my new independence. I could not have moved forward into my new life without her level headedness, her support, her love.
And her new husband has been there for me too. I am very blessed.🙏🏻❤️✨
I experience so much generosity! It’s actually no longer showing up “unexpectedly”–I can count on it. That’s because my husband and I participate in our neighborhood Buy Nothing group. It’s community-building and helps reduce waste. Don’t need something? Set it free for someone else who can use it. In need of something? Ask, and maybe someone has that thing and they’re not using it. Our TV monitor now sits on a very nice console we got through that. I have a chaise for my backyard, practically brand new, thanks to another person. We regularly give things away and it always feels good to know we’ve helped someone else and that the item will take on a new life.
I think your group is wonderful,
dear Barb . . .
my friends and I
do this amongst ourselves,
but have no formal group…
one friend
has a sofa to donate to someone,
I have a table …
we each ask around in our circles,
and eventually an eager someone
has a new to them sofa or table,
or lamp or clock or gardening tool or…
Well, the most recent experience with
generosity, was my new neighbor bringing
over some pastries to welcome us to the
neighborhood. So nice. It meant a lot to me.
My husband’s cousin & his wife live in NC and have allowed us to stay in their converted camper on their property twice now to help us have time to find a new place to live. They didn’t ask for anything in return, and the 2nd visit was totally last minute, so I appreciate their generosity, especially since we have two dogs and with their three, that’s a lot! We made them dinner and paid for a dinner when we all went out to thank them. It’s been nice getting to know his wife better on these visits. I look forward to our friendship growing when we are up there permanently!
We recently received a generous amount of dollars from a cousin, produce from a neighbor, freshly popped popcorn, a floral arrangement and many beans from our plant, many prayers and an overabundance of heat from the sun.
Two experiences that comes to mind happened yesterday while I was riding the New Jersey Transit train enroute to New York. The train was 100% full. I was standing in the aisle with my luggage waiting to get off at the next station. A woman sitting reading said she didn’t feel good letting me, an obvious senior (although I don’t feel it!) stand, so she stood up and asked me to sit in the seat. Her courtesy and thoughtfulness made an impression on me.
Another first while riding this same train: the conductor collecting tickets turned to the entire train, smiled at us, and expressed his thanks for the way everyone in this crowded train car had moved over to make room for passengers. I’ve not seen a conductor ever express thanks this way!
It may seem normal to you, who grew up here in the United States, but it’s a sign of generosity to me. Recently, I was approved for a medical assistance program that helps me cover up to 95% of the amount I couldn’t handle. We don’t have anything like that in our country. In our country, if the payment isn’t ready before we go to the hospital, we can’t access the visit and treatments that come along. Even though we still owe money for our treatments here, at least our life is above all. We will be rescued before we gather enough in our budget. I’m grateful for my life here in the United States.
We do have a Great Health system that President Obama initiated! I am very fortunate to work in this line of business!
Thank you for sharing that experience! I know I take a lot for granted because I am unaware.
Yram, we’re conditioned to think that everything is handed down to us here in the US. We get attached to all the goods of the present that we forget what got us here in the first place. It’s how 1st world problems happen. Everyone, myself included, has them to a varying degree.
I come from a large family, I am the 8th of 10 children. Every year, the first weekend of August , we gather for a memorial golf outing in my Dad’s honor. We began this 35 years ago! Many family members don’t golf, except this one time per year. It is very light-hearted and fun, with my father’s old golf equipment as traveling trophies. It is followed by a potluck picnic, and for the past two years, my youngest sister and her husband have been hosting everyone. They put on a wonderful party, making sure there is fun for everyone, especially the kids who aren’t old enough to golf yet. It is clear they put a great deal of effort and time in preparation and it is clear they love doing it! They even invite people to spend the night, camping in their yard with breakfast the next morning. Such generosity makes everyone feel so loved.
love hearing about this family tradition, thank you.
This sounds wonderful! God bless your sister and husband.
Much like your experience, Mary, I also joined in a family reunion experience this past weekend. This one was hosted by a loving Italian family into which I have been “adopted.” I came away from our time together feeling so loved & cared for/about in ways I’m still savoring. Such generosity of spirit, heart and home. I feel richly blessed by their love.