A thousand reasons to give

There is something about giving. Giving of your money, giving of your time, giving a drink of water to a thirsting soul, giving a lift to a stranded stranger, giving a smile, a word of encouragement or a pat on the back, giving your excellence; giving those who ask, blessing somebody when they least expect it, giving with a joyous heart. 

It is more blessed to give than to receive

I grew up in a time when you would stop a woman on her way from the well and ask of a drink and she would gladly bring down her pot of water from her head and let you drink freely to your fill. I also lived with my uncle who was famous in the village for making the best banana juice and many people often dropped by for a free swig.  

Those were the good times when these humble people with hearts of generosity loved to share the little they had. In return their hearts always reverberated with unspeakable joy, and they managed to send their children to school on meagre resources because there is a special blessing that comes with giving that one literally never lacks. 

Today there is much heartache in the world because capitalism and individualism have infiltrated even the villages that used to be held together by the cord of communalism. Recently I asked several people when they last visited the hospital to comfort a patient there. Many genuinely admitted they never think about that unless somebody very close is the one admitted. Others blamed the tough times that make it difficult to visit the sick without "something". 

 

But how can there be a spring in our strides and a song in our hearts when we look on without helping those who are dealing with the challenges of life alone? Giving is a demonstration of our dependence on one another. It is a token of love. Someone who gives you openly without wrong motives captures your heart eternally. 

Give today!