We all experience times that specifically touch our hearts and evoke a certain level of compassion and empathy for our fellow humans. We live in a world plagued with suffering which afflicts us in one way or another. Some of us are moved by the suffering of starving children in Africa, many of us experience heartaches when we pass by a homeless person sleeping on a sidewalk in frigid cold weather or begging on the street, and others are downhearted by social injustice. Personal experiences in our lives often draw us close to a specific philanthropic cause and give us a unique drive to alleviate the suffering of others.
Even though we have such strong emotional responses to the needs of those less fortunate, finding ways to remedy situations, especially the suffering of others can be challenging. Most of us get so busy with our own lives that we tend to forget the needs of those we live alongside very quickly. Being concerned or sympathized with these problems is not enough. We need to do something more to improve the circumstances of those in need and make this world a better place. We need to take the extra step toward addressing the issues and finding a new way forward.
Let’s make a difference to others and change the world through generosity. Support what matters most to you, a cause that is close to your heart, the social issue that makes you feel like the world should be different. If each of us becomes responsible enough and takes steps to bring about a change, it would not take long for our world to be changed, for the better.
Generosity comes in many forms. This can be your money, your time, your gifts and talents, your efforts and energy, your knowledge, kindness, a word of encouragement, a smile on your face, and love from the bottom of your heart given to those in need.
Whatever ways you choose to help the needy, you will not regret being a change to someone’s life. Every generous giving, even the smallest one, carries enormous significance. No act of generosity is too small. Changing even one life is enough reward. And is a worthy endeavour to be sought. The reward you get will be much more valuable than anything you could possibly give away.
Generosity lights the way to a better world!