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Modeling Generosity

Generosity is not just about charity and giving money–we can be generous with our time, our love, our positive attitudes and energy and we can even tie generosity in with forgiveness and having a magnanimous approach to how we deal with other people. As parents, we can model generosity in various aspects of our lives and share with our children an unselfish, humanitarian and broad-minded approach to life. I know there are many of you who would not think of generosity and broad-mindedness as being cousins. If you look up the word “generous” in the dictionary, however, you get some … Continue reading →

Dr. Seuss Series: Thidwick, the Big-Hearted Moose

“Thidwick, the Big-Hearted Moose” was first published in 1948, and may I say, I think these moose are some of the cutest of all Dr. Seuss’s illustrations. There’s a herd of about sixty of them that live up at Lake Winna-Bango, and they wander around looking for moose-moss to munch. One day Thidwick was hailed by a Bingle Bug, who asked if Thidwick would mind letting him ride atop his antlers. Thidwick was more than happy to oblige, and the bug climbed up. A little while later, a Tree-Spider noticed what a nice and cozy perch the Bingle Bug enjoyed, … Continue reading →

Being Generous On a Budget – Part Three, Thirsty for Kindness

I live in Montana and one summer afternoon the temperature hit 105. Everyone was cranky and hot. I worked in a downtown office building and remember seeing countless numbers of homeless people laying against buildings and sitting under trees. They were clearly trying desperately to escape the scorching heat with whatever tiny piece of shade they could find amongst the hot, pavement parking lots. Whether we consider ourselves broke or not, most of us are able to enjoy the comfort of home when the temperatures outside become unbearable. Most of us are able to enjoy a cold glass of iced-tea, … Continue reading →

The Altruistic Child

How do you teach your toddler to understand the joy of giving? How do you incorporate kindness and acts of generosity into their daily life? It’s a process that may take years, but the time to start is when they are very young. You should begin by not expecting miracles and not condemning them for their natural needs to hold onto what is theirs. They are not being selfish or unkind, they are simply processing a series of steps that begins with understanding possession so they can understand giving. Traditions For as long as I can remember, every Christmas, my … Continue reading →

Marriage Tips: Generosity

Be kind to your spouse. Treat him or her the way you want to be treated, which means being generous on every level. When it comes to complements, don’t hold back. Be generous and let your mate know how wonderful, or smart, or talented, or beautiful, you think he or she is. It’s good for your spouse to hear pride in your voice, to be praised and reassured. The added benefit is that your husband or wife will learn to respond to your generosity, and it will become reciprocal. Be generous in times of trouble. Everybody makes mistakes, has accidents, … Continue reading →