Being too generous
I remember a guy I worked with who described a friend as being “too emotional” – can one be too emotional? When I was married to Steve, a coworker described us as being “too generous” – a criticism that still makes me chuckle. My father was a generous person – what he had, we had, what we had, our friends had, and on and on. I’ve never known another way. You’re making food, you always have enough for anyone who drops by. You have a dollar in your pocket, your friend has 50 cents. My money is my partner’s money. What we have is our child’s money.
A friend was telling me yesterday that she has a friend who always keeps track of who paid what and where. My friend said it made her feel that the relationship was short-lived, because over a longer period of time, an imbalance would always be righted. Isn’t that so. I had a friend who was in need when I met her, I gave her a lot of my time and emotional support. Years later in the midst of a horrendous crisis, she gave back three-fold (interest). The imbalance found its level ground.
I often marvel at my abundance, and my way of saying thanks to the universe is giving back – a little here and there where I can – to say thanks for everything from friendship to a stranger’s kindness. It adds up.
My horoscope today:
January 05, 2011
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Taurus (4/20-5/20)Far too many people think the only thing you need to pay attention to is the bottom line. As you know, there are more factors involved in creating a happy life than profit. Today it’s your heart that should motivate your choices and actions, not your wallet. Whether you add an extra dollar to your waitress’s tip or write a big check for your favorite charity, give a little bit more than you usually do. Generosity is a way of thanking the universe for what you have.