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.

Surena Mitchell

My generosity comes from growing up in environments where resources were inconsistent, but responsibility was constant. I’ve lived at the center of very different realities. I knew what it felt like to be in rooms where I wasn’t expected to thrive and still be treated well. Read More>>

Aureo Luis Meireles

My generosity comes from of my friends do way that they treat me ,so always they help me and I do the same with others been generous too. Read More>>

Brandin Hurley

Unequivically from my parents. My mom, Kathy, is the kindest person I’ve ever met. Once, I called to say hi, only to discover that she was currently clearing out their guest room for the carpenter who was refinishing her cabinets. After hearing about his tough situation at home, she began immediately readying the room in case he needed a place to stay. Read More>>

Pimptress

I know what it’s like to have nothing at all. I didn’t always have the things I have now. I didn’t always have the knowledge either. Im not a gate keeper. I will always give free game as well but to the right people of course! Im a big fan of charities and giving back. Read More>>

James Berg

I struggled as an artist when I was younger with perfection. I wanted everything I produced to be as impressive as the work that impressed me, but eventually I decided that to share only what’s very good sometimes means sharing nothing at all. Read More>>

Candace Marek

I believe I was taught generosity as a child from my parents and grandparents, as I was close with them. I was the youngest of 4 kids (with several years in between my siblings and I). So I was quite shy as a kid, but very observant of everything. Read More>>

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