True generosity doesn't involve a return elevator

The Latin etymology the word already says a lot: generous, da genus, "who has a noble temperament and a big heart”. Generosity combines two elements that make it a unique sentiment, truly unmissable and not to be squandered. The first leads to reason; it's a question of intellect, of personality, of mind. Of temperament, indeed. And for this reason... you can immediately recognize a generous person: it inspires trust, makes you feel protected and listened to, and exudes authority. Then there's the non-rational, instinctive element, the one that comes from the heart, from the awareness that every day we can make some small gesture of generosity. And make others happy. Be generous with your generosity. It's not a play on words, but a crucial key to a truly sustainable lifestyle (Sustainability is always a gaze that extends toward others, with an open heart) and to make us all feel better. To live better.

Generosity it's a gift that, sooner or later, surely comes back. And you won't even notice. If it never comes back, then you'll be the one to convince yourself that you haven't wasted anything. Anyway. Because you'll feel the pleasure of a well-being that's authentic and unspoiled by...hypocrisy or from bad mood, for having done something for the benefit of others. Of another, even just one person. Something without profit and without expecting anything in returnOut of generosity, precisely. Aristotle had very clear ideas on the matter, and said something as simple as it was easy to demonstrate: This is the only reasonable expectation in terms of compensation.

 Also, always keep in mind that generosity is both an exercise and a natural therapy. What does it cure? Among the worst ailments of contemporary times: indifference, narcissism, selfishness beyond any physiological level. It's a pill for all I, I, I disorders. And it's a natural product for expressing an We, We, We.

As for exercise, once you start being generous, you'll always be generous. Just like with your body: if you learn to walk (and how beneficial it is...), at a certain point your body will ask you to do this physical activity. Always, every day. The same thing happens with generosity: once you get on its bus, you can never get off.

Our site is brimming with stories of incredibly generous men and women of all ages. And our community is constantly highlighting others, which we don't always have the space or time to publish. But here we highlight one, a truly special one, as the generosity is combined with another unique quality: discretion.

In this mysterious and silent declination of generosity, if we reflect on it, we discover a mysterious power. Doing good freely , without expecting rewards or recognition, without measuring the possible benefits, without calculations and uncertainties. Here lies an essence of generosity , one that even excludes gratitude, pushing it far beyond the confines of giving and altruism, to construe it as an act of love . Any person, in absolute freedom, can strive for this path, knowing that it is a journey fraught with obstacles (just think of generosity that translates into sacrifice), but in the end there is a goal that brings fullness to life , eliminating every aspect of waste.

Along this trajectory, even the most open, unconditional generosity, expressed with the greatest enthusiasm, receives, almost magically, its just reward. The realist writer reminds us of this in a phrase that might seem rather crude but is very effective: Victor Hugo, when he writes, about generosity: "As the pocket empties, the heart fills." Here, then, the circle closes, and even the anonymous benefactor finds recognition for the value of his gesture. Through thelove that produces something else love, and it cannot fail to make you happy.