A Year for Giving and Growing

Generosity must be fearless,

 

because to give freely,

 

is a mighty vulnerable thing

 

 

 

I don't know who to attribute that quote to other than give a shout-out to Pinterest.

 

This idea that "generosity must be fearless" resonated with me

I thought it was a confirmation that I had picked the right focus word.

And then I read

"Because to give freely, is a might vulnerable thing."

 

I consider myself to be pretty fearless.

I don't particularly enjoy activities that might lead to say...

a shark encounter

careening down a mountain

potential death

But I will usually participate if it doesn't appear that death is imminent.

 

But I really don't like activities that leave me feeling not in control.

It is harder for me to participate in things where I cannot be in control.

I think that is what makes me uncomfortable with the second half of the quote.

I can give freely

But I have absolutely no control over how the gift is received.

That leaves me open to two of my biggest fears...

rejection

ridicule

 

But I am going to move forward

Dauntless in my efforts to be

Generous

and

Give freely

 

I will choose the positive