Generosity

This time of year is a time of practicing generosity.  How can we give all we would like to give without becoming depleted—financially or psychically?  It is important and feels good to give presents, but we might think about generosity as more than giving other people merely money or things.  The more we are able to share our unique gifts of self, the things that make us who we are, the more we will fill our reservoirs and add to the good of the world.   By this, I mean take inventory of what makes you happy.  What are your natural strengths?  What comes easily to you?  For example, are you good at organizing, problem-solving, empathizing, making connections, understanding, or supporting?  How can you make opportunities to express these qualities?  These things are beautiful gifts which can only come from you.  Do not underestimate how important it is to not hold back!