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whatever I could manage, I called
my brother to help me. I guess I was
too prideful to reach out to anyone
else around me for help. My brother
immediately came to my aide and
brought me groceries! It was the
kindest gift of generosity for which I
will always be thankful.
Telling this story is being very trans-
parent and I believe it’s important
to share our success, and hardships
with each other because it causes
us to connect and relate. We all
need each other and we all need
the gift of generosity in our lives.
Generosity is a wonderful therapeu-
tic approach to “torching” being
self-centered.
In our society it is so easy to always
put self first, not making time for oth-
ers, or having basic kindness and
consideration for others. The next time
you feel you are self-absorbed and a
bit cranky, look for someone to give
the gift of generosity to. You will come
away with more reward and emotion-
al gratitude than the person you took
the time for. Make this winter season
the best outward expression of love
yet…the gift of generosity! It will com-
pel you to look outward for needs of
others instead of inward to self and
bring a refreshing to your heart. If you
find yourself too focused on “you” and
a bit selfish these days, look for an op-
portunity to be generous. Generosity
is the opposite of selfishness. When I
have a client come to me with a de-
sire to work on their character and
they admit to being more selfish than
necessary, I suggest helping at a food
pantry, volunteering at animal shelter,
visiting elderly in assisted living, or
volunteering at a hospital.
Hope you have wonderful holidays
filled with the laughter and joy of
friends, family and even the new
friends you meet maybe along the
roadside or volunteering!
Georgia Smith, MA, LPC-S is in private practice as a Licensed Professional
Counselor in the state of Texas providing counseling for children, adolescents,
adults, and marriage and family. She is also an author of two books and
a public speaker. Georgia may be reached at 469-855-0256 or via email
[email protected]. www.counselingbygeorgia.com.
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