gift of giving There is inherent joy of giving, more than receiving it and that is being articulated by the foundation JOY OF GIVING. Every year thousands of individuals derive this immense pleasure in ensuring the welfare of the less unfortunate by their gracious act and self-denial. We feel that giving is only related to material things and money,. Those involved in prison ministry, adult education, and literacy, other social works share their precious time, which is much more difficult, taxing than sharing material resources. That is why many NGO`S do fill this gap and do the needful by collecting and distributing. Listening patiently to the lonely, specially to the elderly in aged old homes, sparing moments with the sick in hospitals and old aged home , sharing a smile is as much an charitable act of giving. Giving to those from whom you expect in return is the most common practice of selfishness
People are very reluctant to share with others, and this is very noticeable and striking even with little toddlers, People grudge, complain, grumble, give excuses, and explain their own miserable conditions, to draw attention to themselves in an act of self-pity. How true, that the richest people are the ones who have fewest wants and are satisfied with what they have .The charity by the philanthropist, organisations is in a different category to save taxes and to be seen and adored, admired as benefactors by the public, at the same time filling a void. Many will deliberately withhold recognition, appreciation to others, even though it does not involve financial commitment. It is an act of denying a moment of joy, sharing and celebrating their achievements. Such people are real kill joys and in fact unknowingly shower on themselves with misery and sadness If you believe in the Bible, then we have to share 1/10 of income with less unfortunate. We can donate 350ml of life saving blood out of 7 litres regularly, but rarely will do even once in life time due to selfishness. In fact donating blood is good for the self and scientifically has no documented adverse effects. Mother Theresa asked her neighbour to help , when another indigent knocked on the door, She did not give the excuse of not having any provisions, Christ sacrificed his precious life for redeeming us from sin The sacrifices of many saints in all regions is for the betterment of humanity. There are others, who will not share but dissuade others favourably disposed, through their misgivings and interpretations Sharing of what is not required by us and which may have to be discarded falls into a different category, e,g used clothes, books toys, unused medicines at jumble sales Those that have enough to spare are the ones who crib the most .Giving is simply an attitude by which you deny yourself for a social cause, purpose with which you may not directly identify with. It is touching the lives of others significantly in natural and man-made emergencies .The little that we can all share, must pinch us a bit. An Adv, distributed all the presents he received from others on his birthday, but was never been known to make such gestures any time during the year from his bountiful resources. In fact he would fleece his customers with a smile without mercy and remorse “Let your left hand not know what your right hand does”. The Bible says to donate one tenth of income regularly.Some will be happy with the publicity they derive of giving and sharing like the politicians, businessmen. We should not make public display of poverty by humiliating the recipients. Just look at the amount of aid of all types that flows to India without strings attached and from different walks of life like children foregoing pocket money, drivers, contributing their mite. Are there no such people in India?This remark was made at the opening ceremony of Teachers training college in Panjim. .Once, Primary students from UK. contributed over a lakh and half towards the construction of toilets, through denial of pocket money, jumble sales but the teachers were reluctant to contribute to send them some sweets in gratitude The joy that brings on the receiver is tremendous and the deep feeling of being a part of spreading the joy is elevating in fulfillment of sharing. The wealth is given by God in Trusteeship and it is not all yours. The attitude needs to be cultivated and it is not easy. Always there will be more genuine reasons and justifications not to part even with a little. Everyone can give a little of what one has. A friend once remarked, I accept your gifts, not because I need or they are precious, but simply to give you the satisfaction and joy by accepting For a miser to lose some part of cleaning the PINEAPPLE is a painful act. Nelson Lopes Chinchinim Click here to *Reply* or *Forward* Why this
