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The best gift to offer someone is your honest self and pure heart,

Being generous without expecting is a beautiful form of art.

Generosity makes you the most elegant person among all,

It is not for your looks, but generous nature that your relations stand tall;

Let us practice generosity because God made us selfless,

Be generous; it is a mark of benevolence and graciousness.

Read the poem carefully. Write down all the ways in which you can be a more
generous person.

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Reflection Centre

FOUR STEPS FOR PRACTICING GENEROSITY

1. Give something that is thoughtful to the other person

Generosity is most effective when the gift you offer is thoughtful. Think about what

the other person wants or needs. It’s not always about material things; it’s about
being giving of yourself and your time. Sometimes just being present and available to

a loved one who is having a hard time is the greatest gift you could possibly give.

2. Accept appreciation

It is important to be open to the people who express appreciation towards you.
Generosity is a two-way street. Allowing someone to express their gratitude is an
important aspect of generosity and part of what makes you feel closer to them.

3. Accept the generosity of others
Some people find it much easier to give than to receive. However, it is important

to let others do things for you. Accepting the generosity of others may make you
uncomfortable if you felt unlovable or unworthy early on in your life. Generosity is

often an act of love although it may seem counterintuitive. Many people may also
respond negatively to being loved and appreciated.
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