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5 Ways to Spread Holiday Cheer
—Between the crisis in Alleppo, the supposed hacking from the Russians, and our divisive US, it’s about time we do something good. 2016 has been a tough one for a lot of people around the world, but I...
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Over-Giving? Try Being Self-Centered Instead
Embed from Getty ImagesIt feels good to make someone else feel good, doesn’t it? But sometimes people can invest so much in pleasing others that they leave themselves in the dust. First, let’s look at...
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Beat Greed: How Giving Breaks the Hold of Greed in Our Lives
Embed from Getty ImagesGreed is part of the human condition. Listed as one of the seven deadly sins in the Bible, greed is as old as humanity itself, and it’s not a good look on anyone.What feelings...
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Give and Grow Happier
It may not be Christmas, but that doesn’t mean it’s not the perfect time for giving. More and more research shows that when you give to others, you actually benefit. I know, it seems silly to even say...
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If You Could Have Just One Wish…
If you’re anything like me, you’ve often wished for something better than you have now. It’s human nature to have that special desire—the thing we covet the most but feel is so far out of our reach,...
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The Gift of Inspiring Others to Give
Embed from Getty ImagesThe Jewish concept of tikkun olam refers to performing acts of kindness and charity to help create a more perfect world. Sinai Akiba Academy, a Jewish day school located in Los...
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To The Least Of My Brothers
“Excuse me, sir, I hate to bother you, but I have a doctor’s appointment that I can’t miss and I’m at the wrong office. They told me the wrong location.”I was running a little late for a doctor’s...
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Master Your Relationships Doing THIS Once Per Week
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Do At Least One Good Deed Every Day
The measure of perfection in your life lies not in who you are but rather, in the quality of your deeds and the attitude you carry in your heart and mind.___ How amazing would the world be if each of...
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My Disdain for Thanksgiving, and What I Did About It
Are you celebrating Thanksgiving or Thanksgetting?—Unfortunately, Thanksgiving has lost its luster in our family.Today, many of us in North America will gather with family and friends to celebrate...
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What Is Christmas?
Christmas, like other significant religious celebrations, is a time for reflection:on our lives, the personal and professional relationships we nurture,and the support and assistance we offer freely...
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The Generosity Myth
Embed from Getty Images—“If you can’t be generous when you have nothing, you’ll not be generous when you have everything.”The moment these words shot out from the stage, I knew I’d always remember...
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Embed from Getty Images—Generosity is a valuable virtue, but some societies care about it more than others. In the United States, there seems to be an issue with kindness that should be highlighted....
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Father, Dad, or Daddy?
Portraits of the PatriarchyFather Time examines the progressive shift in modern fatherhoodPart 7Back in the college days, one of my best friends and I were getting drunk at some kitschy bar in Austin...
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The Art of Extracting What We Need From Our Partners
Embed from Getty Images—You have been beating your brains out trying to get your partner to give you nightly massages, your perfect cocktail, and maybe a little action without complaining right? Oh,...
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How Generosity Breeds Success
If you were a successful start-up entrepreneur and sold your company for millions, what would you do with the money? Build your dream home? Buy the sports car you always wanted? Pay for your kids’...
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Help Others and Win
The world needs people like you! If you’re reading this, then you’re interested in helping out. There are so many ways you can help. People need help with their fitness, their nutrition, setting...
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Justice, Not Charity
—Choosing is the prerogative of the wealthy and powerful. In my neighborhood, if I want food, for instance, I can choose to shop at one of several grocery stores, each competing to provide me with the...
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No Greater Gift
I once heard there is no act that is truly altruistic. Meaning, there is nothing we can do for someone without really gaining something in return. Volunteer work is based on the premise of giving...
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Vulnerability Is Worth It’s Salt
Courage, dear heart, courage. If you could look at the conversations I have with myself, that phrase would resonate the loudest. Coming from a place of trauma, grief, and heartache, embracing...
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