Tag Archives: generosity
Generosity
Generosity as a mindful attitude means giving of yourself to others with an open heart, without expecting anything in return or overextending yourself. Practicing generosity may take the form of offering grace or forgiveness to yourself and/or others. It may … Continue reading
Wherever You Go There You Are
Wherever You Go There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn (1994, nonfiction 275 pages). He’s quite well-known within the mindfulness world, as both the developer of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and a founding director of the Center for … Continue reading
What To Say to Someone Who is Grieving?
Kind words I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I had the right words; just know I care. I don’t know how you feel, but I am here to help in any way that I can. And some … Continue reading
Grief
As a caregiver to a loved one with a terminal illness, I wish to add two recommendations on how people should NOT respond to this news: First, do not minimize the illness! Second, do not intrude on others’ privacy (“I … Continue reading
True Generosity
True generosity is when you give as much to yourself as you give of yourself. A gift you purchase that you can’t pay off in full when the credit card bill arrives is not generous. Spending money on gifts when … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 