What is the most surprising act of generosity you've been the recipient of?
A coworker of my husband gave him 50 dollars and said it was because she appreciated all of his patience and effort, even if others did not and she was grateful to him for how helpful he always is to others. One year a friend of ours surprised us with 1000 dollar check in a card in the mail - he had received a large bonus that year and said we were like family and he wanted to share it with us. It was truly incredibly generous and we were totally taken aback by it. What amazing act of generosity have you been the recipient of?
A long time ago I ran away from home. I was 12/13 years old at the time. I was very lucky to have encountered several generous people along the way. This was during the early 70s and I was hitch hiking quite a bit. Things could have turned out very badly for a young teen runaway, but I was fortunate enough to encounter people who literally saved my life.
One man bought me a bus ticket so I wouldn't have to hitch hike. Several people bought me meals.
The most generous of all, took me under his wing and gave me a job. He was an "older" man that became a father to me. He could have taken advantage of me, but instead, he taught me more of life than anyone I had ever met.
If not for the generosity of these people during that very troubled time in my life, I would not be alive today. I am convinced of that and I wish I could thank them all.
by Brian L. Powell 11 years ago
Do you believe that people are instinctively selfish or instinctively generous?I was wondering about that when it occurred to me that parents spend a great amount of time teaching their children to share. Curiosity about peoples opinions is driving this question.
by secularist10 11 years ago
At first, it appears so, according to this article:http://news.yahoo.com/mormon-bible-belt … 34869.html"Americans in Utah, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina and Idaho gave the highest percentage of their income to charities in 2008, according to a report released on Monday...
by Yvette Stupart 8 years ago
What are the traits of a generous person?I feel that generosity may be demonstrated in many ways including giving of ourselves, using our gifts and talents to enhance the lives of others, and sharing our material possessions. Who do you think is a truly generous person?
by Mary Wickison 10 years ago
What is the most surprising thing you've found whilst cleaning? This can be a good or bad surprise.
by Binoy 10 years ago
What is the Motivation behind tithing?"Most people who tithe, and many people who preach tithing, are motivated not by generosity but by greed" Do you agree with this statement?
by Yvette Stupart 7 years ago
What steps can we take to cultivate a generous spirit and show care and concern for others each day?Jesus set an example of generosity for us as Christians. How do we reflect this in our daily lives?
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