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.
Tracey Carothers
My generosity stems from a belief that every individual harbors a secret power—a hidden potential waiting to be discovered, like treasure concealed within a forgotten forest. My gift, I’ve come to realize, is to help others uncover these inner wonders, to shine a light upon their own strengths as if illuminating a darkened path. When I first encountered the Myers-Briggs concept of the “Advocate,” the title felt like more than just a label; it resonated deeply with a purpose I’d felt within me for as long as I could remember. The Advocate, with its promise of empathy and insight, became a mirror, revealing my truest self. Read more>>
Mia Rotella-white
As an entrepreneur, there’s often a misconception that you’re only in it for yourself, but that is completely wrong. True success is never achieved by thinking only of yourself. For me, putting others first is always at the forefront of my mind. You have to serve others, and when you do that, success for yourself will naturally follow because you’ve put effort into those around you. Read more>>
Peter S. Baron
I’ve learned that life flows best when I stop clinging to rigid plans or fixed outcomes, moving with others instead of forcing things to fit my expectations. I used to think I needed to define everything—what’s right, what’s wrong, what’s beautiful, what’s not—but that way of thinking only locked me into narrow categories. Real peace came when I began to see the relational dynamics at play between all things, understanding that good and bad aren’t fixed but fluid, shaped by how we engage with life, each other, and the world around us. Read more>>
Tracy Searight
My generosity comes from my life experiences of growing up in an environment where I was not fully supported in my choices. As I grew up, I felt that kindness was something that was lacking in my own life. In my teenage and young adult years, having to figure it out on my own. Although that taught me to be resourceful and resilient, there were times in my life I had wished for someone to help. Read more>>
Shawn Jones
I found generosity watching my grandpa growing up. The guy would often bend over backwards to help someone in need without question. This generosity ultimately saved his life. My grandpa was a bridgetender for CSX until his retirement. He worked downtown Tampa and at the time there were a lot of houseless people who would hangout near the bridge and sleep or spend the day soaking up the sun. My grandpa would talk to anyone who would listen and the houseless listened. My grandpa spent time with them and would often know them on a first name basis. He spent time bringing leftover to them for Thanksgiving. Read more>>
