9 Ways Generous People See the World Differently
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- Опубліковано 20 жов 2024
- “Give what you have. To someone, it may be better than you dare to think.” ―Henry Longfellow
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*5 things to quit right now:*
*1. Overthinking*
*2. Trying to make everyone happy*
*3. Living in the past*
*4. Worrying*
*5. Doubting yourself*
I’ve been thrown into making all decisions for everything since my husband died in Feb. I’m guilty of all Five. No#2 is the worst. But it’s getting better as I gain confidence.
@@evehughes6818 ... i know exactly what you mean by your first sentence. It's really tough.
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Can you imagine how great the world would be if everyone thought this way? People who don’t have a generous heart are missing out on so much joy.
I volunteer at my church and with a hospice organization. I get back more than I could ever give. Great video💗
I find the more money I donate the richer I feel because it reinforces to me I have extra money to give out. It's an opposite way to look at it but it really does work ❤️
Couldnt agree more: I have heard (and felt it myself) that generosity is scientifically proven to be a great source of happiness. By helping others you also help yourself, win-win!
Though I'm not a part of either belief system, I once saw a picture taken at a Hindu temple or Muslim mosque and there was wall of sayings or proverbs, one of which was "Life gives to the giver and takes from the taker."
I can't get around much or donate much but next to the Little Free Library up the street from me is also a little pantry for food and health/hygiene supplies. I can help with cans of soup and other food items along with things for personal care. I'm thankful it's so easy for me to help people with immediate needs.
Too a way to give is to just make time to meet with someone who needs to talk.
Because of Covid restrictions and other factors there are people from my church whom I haven't seen in a long time. I started a project of sending handwritten letters to them to stay in touch and to let them know I haven't forgotten about them.
Andrew , your idea about sending the letters is brilliant! Remember when we all had pen pals?
@@hollyclark690 Thank you for your nice comment. I had a number of pen pals, even into my 40's!
Generosity is an invisible act of power (Carolyn Myss). When you give, give generously, openly, no strings attached or expectations.
So glad you also mentioned non-material things, like time dedicated to others. I appreciate greatly your videos, they do make a difference in my approach to life. Thank you and áll the best to you!
I love this man! His messages are so simple and true. Every time 'am in doubt I come here. I get so much clarity and inspiration.
I love Joshua Becker too.....he changed my life!
Ah, that’s a blessing for me to hear.
@@JoshuaBecker You are a Blessing. You are full of Gods peace and love towards others
Thank you for improving my Friday evening once again. I always have a lot to think about after I watch your videos and strive to alter my thinking on how I relate to others. Thanks again!
We're designed to coexist in a clan/tribe type system; giving, taking thereby supporting each other.
During pandemic I cooked and served lunch daily for two years to 20 families and past 8 years every 4 months I give more then 20 families with clothing and food ( rice, sugar, tea, sugar, cooking oil, masala, eggs, chocolates, biscuits, dals, grains and more, rainy season rain coats, I feel very happy and Thank God for he has choses me to help. Thank you you upload really good valuable videos which are practical.
I've always been a generous person but I have also been a very selfish person in my personal journey .Now I've changed the last couple years and I have done a 360 degree turn and I'm trying to teach my 2 youngest adult kids the same .I just turned 55 and I have a grandson now .I'm feeling so content with my life now. I'm not even rich nor am I loaded. LOL.BUT there are many ways to give .Thank you for this beautiful message. You're one of my biggest inspirations to turn into a minalmalist. I'm not like a bare home type, my family. But I've probably decluttered over the last two years over 2000 peices of clothing , slippers , shoes, boots , coats, knick knacks, home decor and more. It feels do freeing i just wish I could've implemented in my life sooner. Now I'm on a journey to pay off every CC and not use them , unless absolutely needed. I already know this journey will take longer then expected. But I'm willing to go on a 2 year no buy anything, unless we absoulutely need it .
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Generosity brings positive vibrations for the entire planet. We can't take it with us when we go. We only need a certain amount of materialistic things. We can give. We can understand for many of us have been in same situations. It would be a lonely world if we didn't have God's
Creations. Let us show the love.
"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget *how you made them feel* ." Generosity is so important, and often makes you feel better too! 😊
Truth!
Thank you, Joshua! God bless you and your family!
I found benefit for my self improvement since watching your videos 3 weeks ago and reflecting each to what I have been doing and seek for better way with your suggestions. Greetings from Jakarta, Indonesia.
I give time to a local charity who helped me out 30 years ago. I get so much joy from it, I’m sure I gain more than I give, and I love being there 😀
We’ve had some unexpected health issues and now mostly contribute by money but Hubby and I feel so blessed that we could physically contribute for years. What an experience we would have missed out on if we had waited to physically contribute and then had health issues and never got to do it.
We can all give something whether it be a smile, a helping hand or a listening ear to a needy person.
Perfect timing! I just sat down for my morning coffee! Hi Joshua! 😃
Morning! Hope your coffee is great and that you enjoy the video.
@@JoshuaBecker Thank you Joshua! I was thinking the other day I really have to get back into decluttering because having too many possessions is really stressful. I started decluttering and stopped for a while.
What goes around comes around. Give!
I practise generosity by sharing laughter with others
Camaraderie meets many needs.
You are speaking right to me. Thank you.
For me, much of my generosity is the recognition of lucky; that forever reason I am lucky. Lucky to have been born in an area in which women can thrive, lucky that I have a job, food, health. It is my duty to help those who are leas lucky. We hold this world in trust for the next generation. Nothing is ours.
God blesses a cheerful giver.
"our money is only as valuable as what we choose to spend it on". Love it.
I'm glad I don't know the 3 people who found something to dislike in this uplifting video. ;o) Being generous is so delightfully selfish - the more you give, the better you feel.
I just found this channel today! The commitment in Joshua's delivery is amazing! What a treasure and words we deeply need to hear, feel and apply!
I have been a generous person throughput my life and have found it brings utmost happiness to your mind body and soul, Thanks for this vdo 🙏🙏 for invoking generosity among people
I just finished your book! Highly recommend it!!!!
Great video. Thank you for all you give
*“If your mind isn’t clouded by unnecessary things, then this is the best season of your life.” Wu-Men*
Great words and so well said. Thank you!! One small suggestion, although your household is probably excellent at reusing plastic grocery bags, not all are. Finding a replacement for them in your video would provide a great role model for our environment.
Thank you for this ‘caring’ video. I loved the timely reminder that life is short.
No truer statements made.. spot on..thank you Joshua
Gratitude fuels generosity. The experience ramps up our immediate joy and our reflection of it later. It’s always a great solution. Thanks much, Joshua.🌿
Thank you for this! I look forward to your videos! You have such great hair too! Today I surprised both my grown sons with gumbo! They were delighted when I text to say “I’m on my way to your house with a surprise”
Give your time, your money, or your expertise - whatever you have the most of...
I volunteer 2 or 3 days each week. I contribute to three food pantries. I meet nice people and feel useful. Some people I know just complain. I am 72.
Tina
Spot on!
1:09 totally agree
Thankyou .You are a brilliant speaker. Your spot on.
Closed Captioning please. Thank you for all what you do.
Well said
Hi Joshua , if you can make a video on digital minimalism would be great and how you approach it , thanks
Very well said as always. Thank you so much for these videos Mr. Becker
Daily Ted talks make better days ! thank you bro !
"A generous person is close to God close to people. And the non generous one is away from God away from peope"
Bless you!!
Wonderful words, thank you
Love the message, TFS!
Thank you.
Be mature enough to accept failure and rejection ✊ ✊ ✊ ✊
So good, Joshua! Thank you.
How do you reconcile contentment with less, with the 'slice of the pie' theory? But those points are both true! I agree with all these values. "True words seem paradoxical." -- Lao Tzu
The best thing we can do with our money is give.
Agreed
I am a fan of yours and I watch all your videos. Everything you say are all true. And I am slowly getting rid of all the things I have accumulated over the years. Many thanks for your advice.
This was one of your best.
I hope my future endeavour into generosity makes my hair just as thick and magnificent as yours.
Great video Joshua x
Love ur videos
*✊ ✊ Those who can walk alone have the strongest direction those who can fly alone have the strongest wings*💪 💪 ✊ ✊
Even in a flock, each has to fly independent.
Thanks so much.
And I love that mantra 🕉️-give what you have
Ty!
As always, I’m inspired. Thank you.
I absolutely love this! Thank you thank you thank you! 🤗
Thank you for spreading these Words that bring joy into my heart . We all should learn more about it!
I won't speak to the meaning of life, but I do know what life is: it's a rebuke to entropy. Everything in the universe will end up cold, dark, and dead, but at this moment, something that is alive may continue to grow and thrive. At its most fundamental, life is caring: caring for ourselves -- making sure we have shelter and food so we can continue to live -- and caring for others, so that they, too, can grow and thrive. Life is caring. And life continues because of self-care and our care for each other. This is true regardless of one's religious beliefs or feelings on the meaning of life.
How can I find the subtitle? I love the Videos from Joshua Becker!
Yes
My only issue with some religious organisations is that people who only belong to that religious belief are the ones often given credit for generosity. Atheists can be generous to - it just doesn't come with a dose of moral superiority that some religions have in regards to charity.
Thanks for the great insight!
One question - can you tell me where you get your t-shirts from ? Quality brand? So difficult to find. Any advice ?
Eh, I don't really talk about specific brands. Find one that works best for you and stick with it. If you can appreciate wearing the same thing every day, clothes shopping becomes much easier.
"Teach love, for that is what you are." George Eliot
Hey Joshua! I love your videos, I would like you to reach out Spanish speakers by helping you with the spanish subtitles for your videos, for free of course..If you are interested I would be happy to help. Regards form Chile
The bad thing is if you decide to help someone (say financially) which I do, but then that person is so messed up emotionally or mentally at times that they get all flustered and mixed up whenever they experience what they deem as abuse from close family members (or others) and therefore can't seem to take care of business as they should. You'll give them money to help them out (with say) prescriptions they need, or some other need, and then they use it for a different "emergency" that came up and so don't have the money you gave them for the original need any longer. It's really frustrating!
Been through that .It is not easy .
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Learn from the experience. Don't give money to those that have proven that they will not use it for the stated purpose. If you still want to help them, change the way you give the money. Pick up the prescription yourself and pay the pharmacy directly. Ask the pharmacist if they can accept a payment from you and have the person pick it up later, if you prefer that. Do *not* allow the pharmacy to store your credit card info in their system.
Same with groceries. If you give prepaid grocery cards and they misuse them, go to the store with them and pay at the register.
Too much trouble or the other person objects? Trust your intuition and give to someone who will use your help as a hand up. Don't give to anyone who abuses your generosity, you are not helping them - not really.
Sometimes it's just that a person isn't in the right state of mind to lift themselves up into a better life yet. That's not your fault, you can't force another person to grow, that's on them.
Sometimes people need something other than money. Having a friend who listens without judgement can be very helpful. As long as you don't offer lots of fixes for their problems (that rarely goes over well.)
@@samsmith6169 👍 Completely agree when you said, "Sometimes it's just that a person isn't in the right state of mind to lift themselves up into a better life yet. That's not your fault, you can't force another person to grow, that's on them."
I am a huge advocate of giving any way possible and it makes me feel great!
Joshua, if you could only support one charity, what would it be? It’s confusing to try and find one that actually uses the money for the cause and not buildings and employees salaries.
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Life gives to givers, and takes from takers.
If you keep taking, life will keep taking from you.
If you keep giving, one day life will give you twice.
Please research any and all places you want to donate to. Some are just a shell and use your money for themselves or bad things.
What if you are the only one that give and give and give, and they never give back?? Do you still give?
Of course.
A good man….
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But how do millionaires like their eggs at breakfast? 😉 Love your videos, buuuuut a bit sick and tired of the "youtube top-list format". All the best from Norway 👍😊👌
Reputable studies note many Americans are generous to family, not others, and often give materially out of guilt for not spending more time with their child(ren) or spouse.
Whereas altruistic people who often are also debt free, and more minimalist minded, tend to look outside themselves and the bigger picture.
Where they see tangible proof that financial giving, along with actual hands on giving, to family, friends, and community actually helps improve the mind, body, spirit of the individual.
Why must billionaires be asked to give food to hungry ppl or donations to help the environment? Are they that arrogant and greedy that they can't see the need on their own? I guess if their stomachs are full, they don't feel the pangs of hunger that so many needy others feel daily.😞🌐🙏
Donna Woodford, (of course I am nowhere close to being a billionaire lol) but I have to say that many people who have money DO give to others. Yes there are always going to be some that don't. But just because a person is wealthy doesn't mean that they automatically always keep it all for themselves either. I think that's a stereotype that a lot of people believe but isn't actually true for the most part. If you stop to think about it, some very poor people are also thieves and robbers, but that doesn't mean that all of them are of course.
@Sheryl777 I'm not trying to generalize based on monetary wealth nor lack thereof. Recently in the news, I read that billionaires were asked to donate to starving people on the planet. It seems that Elon Musk's response was that he would donate if the UN could tell him how the organization plans to manage the money. And Jeff Bezos indicated a fixed amount that he was willing to donate for environmental issues. I realize that sometimes the poorest give the most, and their gift comes generously from their hearts.💖💖💖
@@donnawoodford6641 Ok well honestly I don't blame anyone for wanting to know how an organization plans to manage money (before they donate if they are asked to). That's just being a good steward of whatever you have to give. Also, both poor and rich people may give generously. Could be different things they give but I don't think one group is necessarily better than another group at giving though.
Generosity isn't rare enough imo. Too many wolves out here. Start being more generous and you'll see how many people would LOVE to drink you dry
I am more generous. And I have found life far more fulfilling using my excess to meet the needs of others.
Please could you help me get a car if you heard my story i know you would