Some people are natural born givers and others are takers, with the expectation of always getting something from others. Can we train ourselves or be trained to move from being recipient to the role of giver?
After a devastating storm in parts of town the local media reported of a woman who walked around with sub sandwiches and water for neighbors and workers cleaning up after the storm. In the story she tells of how she was once homeless and was given her trailer to fix up; now she wants to give back. Was it always her nature to give or did the fact that someone was generous to her trigger the giving spirit? Are some born with this spirit, do the they learn it from their parents at a young age or does it become part of their being as they move through life?
Many years ago I heard a speaker telling of putting 5 pennies in his right pocket every morning, with each kindness, or compliment he handed out he moved a penny from the right pocket to the left. It reminded him throughout the day to be kind to others. This required action on his part and was measured by the penny movement. I wish I could remember who he was, but I am grateful for the story; it would be a much better world if we would all remember to move 5 pennies a day.
Perhaps we can train ourselves to be natural born givers.
Today spread some kindness…at least 5 pennies worth!
