What is the easiest thing that you would joyfully give somebody?
If I was asked this, I'd instantly say a warm smile. It takes a fraction of a second, it doesn't require any effort & its free!! :)
This thought came to me when I knew it is the Joy of Giving week [Sep 26 - Oct 2] going on. I realised there are actually so many things that one can give away ...which is not only joyful to the recipient, but to the self as well.
I believe, there's nothing one cannot or can give. Whatever is worth giving can be given; only condition being, it should be from a willingness to give & not from a compulsion.
While this week is mainly celebrated to bring in awareness of philanthropy.... I personally think it would be so good if we extend it into our lives as well.
What would you do if someone came & gave you a warm hug? I'm sure you would be brought onto a big surprised smile. What if the one you have been hoping to see/hear from, got in touch with you? You'd be enthralled with joy..isn't it? What if someone you maybe saw daily but never spoke/smiled & came over to greet you? A joy would ignite itself in the heart!
Likewise, there are so many things with which we can spread joy... a look, a touch, a warm hug... a flower, a card, a long awaited book... Everything thougthful goes miles in creating ripples of joy...of happiness.
& then there are many other things touching philanthropy too, if you're willing. Stationery to kids, Blood to blood banks, Biscuits to beggars [Discourage giving direct money] your old clothes to anyone needy, books, slippers... they're just so many small things which can be given away with joy - for joy!
As the week ends tomorrow, I wish everybody who knows about this does something to add joy to the surrounding around theirs.
& Me, by my page & with a big grateful heart, give a warm hug to my very dearest friends for just being! Your being in itself has always been the biggest joy to me! :)
See, I'm already on my mission.... what are you going to start with? :)
Try it. Feel the joy of Giving.
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