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Being Generous

‘Give what you have. To someone, it may be better than you dare to think.’ – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Life is short. And we only get one shot at it. Those people who fully understand this recognize we have but a short time to make a contribution to the world, so they give to others and they share what they have.

Generosity can produce within you a sense that you are capable of making a difference in the world, that you are mindful of the needs of those around you and that you are making a contribution. It's the sincere desire to make others' lives easier and more pleasant by sharing what you have.

Opportunities for generosity ...

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