generosity

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Ella @eliza_godinez12 (5783) • Philippines 8 May

I consider myself a giver because I am naturally drawn to helping and caring for others. I often prioritize the needs of my loved ones before my own, whether through my time, effort, understanding, or support. I am a person who...

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Simple Pleasures

Ms.Chelle @Chellezhere (6421) • United States 6 Apr

Today, one of our local historic, upscale-casual restaurants stopped by my apartment complex and surprised us with a complete meal for all every resident. It was a cous cous dish with a side of asparagus, something else and a what...

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A zen story about miserliness, and generosity

emptychair @innertalks (23734) • Australia 22 Mar

The old Zen master was always generous in spirit, but not only that, he was generous in all other manor of life too. If a beggar came to his monastery, he was given a meal, clean clothes, and a stipend, to purchase...

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Do good manners matter to people at large anymore?

Ptrikha_2 @ptrikha_2 (49753) • India 4 Oct

I hadn't planned to write this one. Yet here as I am traveling by Metro, there is an elderly person with a small child. They have not got a seat. There are many young people sitting. Nobody has shown the courtesy to offer them a...

lack of empathy

good manners

generosity

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Nothing to laugh about

Judy Evans @JudyEv (381739) • Rockingham, Australia 9 Aug

I’m borrowing an idea from George (@Deepizzaguy) and putting up a couple of good news posts. The homeless often get a bad wrap but they’re not all derelicts and deadbeats. Life seems to conspire against some at some point and,...

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Daily Bible Study

Valerie J. Routhieaux @just4him (323168) • Green Bay, Wisconsin 30 Apr 23

Day 290 (Proverbs 22:9) He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he gives his bread to the poor. You hear a lot about famous people who give generous donations to various organizations supporting those in need. They have...

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A good news story from Eastern Australia

Judy Evans @JudyEv (381739) • Rockingham, Australia 2 Mar 22

The eastern states of Australia, particularly Queensland and northern New South Wales, have had torrential rain and flooding, the like of which has never been seen before. Phone coverage has been lost in many locations and tens of...

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Short story: The Zen master who gave his life to save a cat

emptychair @innertalks (23734) • Australia 26 Oct 21

The old Zen master, Rester Reskerze, was known to be a very generous man, to everyone in his community, and his fame for generosity, had spread even further than that too. His idea was that if God lacks nothing, in...

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The Food Delivery Boy 2

eileenleyva @eileenleyva (27555) • Philippines 17 Aug 21

The soup that the chief training officer sent my recovering daughter came in with tasty dishes: bulalo, saucy caldereta, and spicy tofu. My elder daughter handed the food delivery boy his pretty large tip because we didn't even...

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Unexpected Christmas Cheer

Jim Bauer @porwest (112717) • United States 20 Dec 20

My wife and my my mother went out and did a little bit of shopping today. One of the stores they stopped at was Dollar General. Walking out of the store with their few purchases in hand a man approached them. "Are you guys...

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Southern Hospitality ?

bonnie @bunnybon7 (50970) • Holiday, Florida 15 Dec 20

Growing up I was taught by grandma and women in the family that in your home all things work better around food for anyone that comes to visit or in general lives in your house a while. If I eat ,they eat. I don't like to think...

food

hospitality

generosity

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My Generous Son!

ingrid @ridingbet (66854) • Philippines 17 Sep 20

My son is the only one at home who runs errands. This morning, he drove to the city proper to buy sawdust for dog food. He is always aware of the precautionary items he should use when leaving home: face mask, face shield, a...

generosity

good son

family

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All have one religion..... Humanity

Bhushan Ramesh Ingle @inglebhushan555 (200) • Amravati, India 1 Jul 20

There shouldn't be any racism There shouldn't be any discrimination There shouldn't be any disdainment There shouldn't be any riots There shouldn't be any disparity There should be Love, Affection, Generosity, Kindness. All are...

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I Love Our Community

Michelle Renee Kidwell @Michellekidwell (29953) • Sonora, California 9 Jun 20

We were a bit short on the grocery money today, only because Mom had misplaced her debit card, I had most of the money for groceries on my card thankfully but instead of Mom having to keep looking for her card, the couple behind...

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My Ever Generous Sister

[eds] @ZedSmart (19839) • Philippines 29 Apr 20

It's been over a month of no incoming earnings but of course I still have food stored so that we will not be starving. I do frugal cooking as well. Budget meals without sacrificing nutrition. Today, my elder sister dropped by at...

sister

help

generosity

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The village people are happy

Nocturnal Writer @Nakitakona (59987) • Philippines 9 Apr 20

Past 9 in the morning today a group of Barangay Health Workers took their precious time to distribute another set of food packs to every household. The food pack consists of 6 kilos rice and 9 canned foods. This is through the...

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Generosity of an Acquaintance

[eds] @ZedSmart (19839) • Philippines 5 Mar 20

I have an acquaintance (maybe turn friends in the long run) that has a stall at supermarket. Actually they are couple and I suppose they are good people. Their products are baked goodies and assortment of groceries and every time...

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December 19 - What I'm Thankful for Today

Valerie J. Routhieaux @just4him (323168) • Green Bay, Wisconsin 19 Dec 19

Today has been a day of mind-blowing wonder. They say you can't outgive God. This Christmas season I have been blessed beyond imagination from people I never expected to receive anything from. I'm thankful for the cards I...

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A Walmart Angel!

Vicki, #1 Creek Girl @1creekgirl (44560) • United States 14 Dec 19

Have you heard about the anonymous donor who paid off $65,000 for Walmart layaways in Anniston, Alabama? According to a news report, "the only thing he asked was that each person receives this paper - it reads "God loves you....

angel

generosity

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It Made Me Cry

Four Walls @FourWalls (86568) • United States 13 Nov 19

Thank you, Denise. Your kindness made me cry. The past 24 hours has been rather trying in the world of the VA and I. Our relationship is like that listing on Facebook: “It’s complicated.” Without going into too many gory...

personal

kindness of strangers

ups store

generosity

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