The Power of Generosity

"Give it up man, you're giving way too much. It's not like you're ever gonna take all this home"

Aren't you?

In order to achieve the many things we desire in life it is necessary that we invest a few things; time, money, labour, virtue, emotion,humanity. However, how many of us actually give life all we've got? How many of us are genuinely generous in the act of giving what we have, to receive what we want?

Prominent motivational speaker Robin Sharma refers to generosity as something every man who expect to go from average to great must practice in his daily life. Not only in terms of money or service, but also in effort and time. I believe that Generosity is an investment, that one makes in return for a more rewarding life.

On a daily basis I come across many an individual , both in my personal and professional circles who believe that one should hold back a certain degree in his act of giving. These individuals include, friends who believe that one should not put one's complete affection or commitment into any romantic relationship, colleagues who believe that one should not perform more than that is expected or rewarded at work, family who believe that one should never completely give into the needs of one's self. Hold back a little,save a bit of yourself, you don't have to go out of your way to do everything. I'm sure it has its merits, but where does self satisfaction then come from? The contentment that comes only from the knowledge of having given the best and the most of yourself to performing something? Why limit your potential when you can clearly do much more and much better?

I do not mean to say giving all you have, does not carry a risk.There is the possibility of being taken for granted, your efforts being ignored or worse exploited. One needs to know that there is a fine line between letting one's self be exploited for the gains of others and being generous, The latter is a conscious action that comes purely from within one's self. It also has many perks. It empowers one to strive for the best, to devote for the best and grow greater than ever perceived possible. 

Putting a little more effort into your work than you did last time, spending a little more time with your beloved than you did the previous night, giving someone a bit more attention, loving yourself a little more,paying for a dinner or buying dessert after, a second note for the old woman who beg for alms by the diner, a second box of goodies for the local charity , or a few hours for the community project  is sure to turn into a great investment not only towards your mental health but also towards building a larger than life brand of your own; in the eyes of others and your own.

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