Such behavior is surely the ground of a healthy and joyful society, where we happily give of ourselves to help another and such an act is happily received. Exactly what is needed in the Arab World.
Be generous. Give to those you love; give to those who love you, give to the fortunate, give to the unfortunate — yes, give especially to those you don’t want to give. You will receive abundance for your giving. The more you give, the more you will have!– W. Clement Stone
What stops us in the Middle East from acting this way? Invariably it is our insecurities, lack of self-esteem and self-love, doubts and inadequacies. People are so drowned in conflicts, politics, wars that they forgot about the impact of kindness.
Random acts of kindness are essential to our well-being, as they liberate us from self-obsession, selfishness, and isolation; they are the effect of an open and loving nature. True generosity is giving without expectation, with no need to be repaid in any form. This is the most powerful act of generosity, as it is unconditional, unattached, and free to land wherever it will. Whether we give to our family, friends, or to strangers, it is the same.
We may feel we have little to offer, but whether it is a warm homemade meal or a blanket, a cup of coffee or flowers is irrelevant–it is the act of giving itself that is important. You can find more kindness ideas here: The Kindness Project in the Middle East. And as Mahatma Gandhi said, Almost anything we do will seem insignificant, but it is very important that we do it.
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By Heidi Shebaro
Founder of " The Kindness Project in the Middle East", a teacher and a blogger
By Heidi Shebaro
Founder of " The Kindness Project in the Middle East", a teacher and a blogger
