Where does Generosity Come From?

Building a more compassionate and generous world requires a focus on fostering generosity. Part of that is asking generous folks to open up about where they think their generosity comes from.

Jeanette Davila

My generosity comes from a combination of factors. Firstly, I believe in the importance of kindness and compassion in our interactions with others. Treating people with generosity and empathy can have a positive ripple effect, fostering goodwill and making the world a better place. Read more>>

LaTasha Henry

It comes from understanding and believing that you treat others how you want to be treated being a single mom for 17 years. I know the struggles and I know how hard it is out there so anytime I am able to help someone else I do. Read more>>

Haley Coyle

At the end of the day, I’d like to look back at what I’ve accomplished and say that I contributed to something greater than myself, and one thing I value above most else is nature. It started with my upbringing; My dad was a conservation agent and my mom had worked as a vet tech so when anyone found an orphaned or injured animal, they brought it to us to keep until it was ready to be released.  Read more>>

Carlos Reyes

My generosity stems from a deep-rooted commitment to giving back to the creative community and supporting artisans in realizing their potential. Over the past twelve years, I’ve collaborated closely with hundreds of artists across various mediums to bring my designs and concepts to life, empowering them to thrive in the retail market and become integral parts of their local communities. Read more>>

Shiny Glide

My generosity comes from the soul, where the best and most divine qualities and values come from. From the soul comes universal love and the highest inspiration, love, empathy and compassion for all, even for the lowest people who are not evolved enough to apreciate and recognize the generosity and the beauty of your gifts, simply because they don’t have them and are not capable of generosity and universal love.. Read more>>

Leo Guinan

I started learning about the concept of having an abundance mindset vs a scarcity mindset, and I realized how powerful that could be. I saw how common an abundance mindset was in certain situations, and that’s when I realized: we can actually engineer generosity. Read more>>

Tekeatha Davidson

My generosity stems from a deeply rooted place within me – my heart. It’s not something I consciously choose to do; rather, it’s an integral part of who I am. From a young age, I’ve always felt a strong inclination to help others, to contribute positively to the world around me. It’s as though kindness and empathy are woven into the very fabric of my being. Read more>>

Zahra Shah

I am inherently a generous person, a trait I believe runs in my blood and was passed down from my parents. Generosity comes naturally to me, and it brings me great joy and inner peace. I consider it my spiritual strength. Truly, generosity is a quality associated with prophets. Read more>>

Candace Emerson

My generosity comes from a number of things, learning to be empathetic, understanding, and having the desire to make positive changes that impact others have helped me understand what it means to be a giver. Read more>>

Liz Lidgett

Recognizing the people and the organizations that helped me become the person I am today is very important to me. Too often people think the only way to be generous is through money. Your time, your talent, you creativity are also needed by so many organizations. Read more>>

Olunife Ofomata

From a young age, my spirit of generosity was nurtured by watching my dad, a pastor and an immigrant, extend his kindness and support to others, often prioritizing their needs over his own. His example wasn’t limited to his community interactions; he also showed immense dedication and sacrifice within our family.  Read more>>

Ashley Cummings

Excellent question, for many years I think my incessant generosity came from wanting people to me, this goes back to 6th grade. The popular girls in my class all literally demanded these very expensive “American Girl” dolls, they were $100 each. Read more>>

Samantha Xiao

Growing up, I was very fortunate to be surrounded by continuous generous acts and understood the impact kind deeds have on a community. It started with my grandma and how she raised my brother and I with pure love and tenderness.  Read more>>

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