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Re: Generosity brings life into the world

Erica Hale — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 01:34:15 -0000

"Here’s what I learned. Generosity brings life into the world. Sometimes it breathes new life into stale despair."

and

"It doesn’t end the despair. It doesn’t destroy death. It doesn’t save the world. But we don’t have to save the world in a big dramatic way to do something wonderful."

So deeply true. I agree with Robert...if we all understood this, how different would our actions be? What a difference it would make. I will be thinking about this for a long time...thank you for this wonderful post.

Re: Generosity brings life into the world

Robert Hruzek — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:39:32 -0000

"But that’s the thing about generosity and good will and kindness. It doesn’t end the despair. It doesn’t destroy death. It doesn’t save the world.

But we don’t have to save the world in a big dramatic way to do something wonderful."

Y'know, Marcus; if more of us thought this way, I think we'd all be more willing to do it. Right or wrong, I think there may always lurk the thought, "But will it really make a difference in the long run?"

In truth, it doesn't matter. It's the heart God sees, not the actions.

Re: Generosity brings life into the world

goodwordediting — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:24:35 -0000

Thanks, Robert. It's a pride issue really. We think if we can't be the
conquering king who saves the universe or the superhero who turns back time,
then we must be the normal powerless peon who can't do anything at all. But
heroes don't have to be super. And peons can still have power if we'll only
stick with something long enough.

Re: Generosity brings life into the world

goodwordediting — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:02:12 -0000

Heather, you are absolutely right about the difficulty and the difference.
Little things are very important--like a cup of cold water.

Re: Generosity brings life into the world

heather — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:23:36 -0000

Accepting generosity can be hard--it means we can't do it on our own, never something we like to admit.
But I love how you connect generosity to life, how our generosity can make a difference.

Re: Generosity brings life into the world

Amy — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:39:18 -0000

DO that to me, I meant....see, I can't even write!

Re: Generosity brings life into the world

Amy — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:38:16 -0000

Why did you that to me!?! I am weeping at the computer, dammit!

Re: Generosity brings life into the world

goodwordediting — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:21:43 -0000

Lynn, thanks. Ajax is a great dog.

Amy, sorry, hon. : )

Re: Generosity brings life into the world

Lynn Mosher — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:49:43 -0000

Great and touching post, Mark! I love stories of learning things from our pets. Hope you (and your family) and Ajax are best buds for many more years. Blessings...Lynn