Giving is what you do when you realize just how much you’re taking. Rabbi Rami | December 2011 Issue One way to understand the nature of giving is to talk with those whose lives are devoted to asking. Panhandlers and charity fundraisers will tell you it’s all about guilt. … [Read more...] about The flip side of getting
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The helper’s high
Why it feels so good to give. Sander van der Linden | December 2011 Issue For a significant part of human history, giving to those less fortunate has been regarded as a desirable behavior. One obvious reason, of course, is that even a small sacrifice may make a world of … [Read more...] about The helper’s high
Beyond novels and neckties
It takes self-awareness and creativity to give presents people truly want. Why not try an intangible gift instead? Hanny Roskamp | December 2011 Issue There’s a giant vase in my living room. It is made out of magazines that are rolled up together like bamboo stalks. This is a … [Read more...] about Beyond novels and neckties
Reflections on the generous life
How to share the power of generosity at home, at work and around the world. Mike Dickson | December 2011 issue For 30 years, most of us in the Western world have been having a party. We have been encouraged to be self-sufficient and independent, to become successful and rich, to … [Read more...] about Reflections on the generous life
The goodness of crowds
When large numbers of people give a little, they accomplish a lot. Charles Best | Sept/Oct 2009 issue The global economic recession is an opportunity to fuel social change. While financial instinct says philanthropy will suffer in times of economic distress, there's evidence … [Read more...] about The goodness of crowds
