Michaela Agnarsson

Are you a giver?

Studying generous people show that there are some traits that they have in common. Givers go out their way to help others either by mentoring, sharing their insights, or lending a hand when possible without seeking anything in return. In other words generous people are altruistic. They give without hopes of receiving compensation for their good deeds. Personal gain may occur, but it is not a…

Giving more than is usual?

Generous: “willing to give money, help, kindness, etc., especially more than is usual or expected.”

This is the definition of generous according Cambridge dictionary. For sure true generosity requires a level of unselfishness, but isn’t it sad that it is defined by the non giving lifestyle as the usual. Giving our resources to another person means we have less for ourselves but is that the way…

Sometimes we need a reminder of what we actually have and the little things we take for granted.

One man ended up with an extra live Christmas tree, so he went online and put up a listing to give away the tree to someone for free. He didn’t expect the response he actually got.

He received more than forty emails from families in need who could not afford to buy a Christmas tree.

“Hello,” began one…