Tag Archives: generosity
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
I See You
I saw what you did, and it restored my faith in the human race.” Oh, the things people do! The woman who climbs up two flights of stairs at the airport, then climbs back down to help an old man … Continue reading
Ask yourself, “What’s the nice thing to do?”
When I have the option to wait a few seconds to hold the door open for someone, I do. If I’m able to spend five extra minutes in savasana, I take it. If my friend’s been struggling with a difficult … Continue reading
Object of Affection
My cast-iron pans remind me of my grandmother. She used them for all her cooking, and I like to think they were the secret to all her good meals. They were the first thing I bought for my own kitchen … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 