The Art of Giving
June 2, 2012 2 Comments
Giving is not the sole privilege of the well – to – do.Every body can enjoy the benefits of giving.A smile costs nothing in money terms but can easily make another person’s day better.We can give of our time,attention,knowledge,skills,goods,money , influence and prayers.
Originally posted at theamorist.com
“You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you” ~ John Bunyan
Whether it is a handful of change or a lifetime of devotion, the act of selfless giving is the most important action one can take. At its core, giving is the ultimate form of spiritual practice.
For ages, religions and spiritual groups have honored the art of giving. In India, the word seva, or selfless service, is expanded by the phrase, “Manav seva Prabhu seva,” meaning service to mankind is service to God. By carrying out seva, one is giving his or herself to the universe by offering time, money or prayer. In Christianity and Judaism, the concept of tithing, or an offering of 10 percent of one’s time or money represents spiritual giving. And in non-spiritual circles the common concept of donation represents…
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