Make an intention: Make a conscious intention to do acts of kindness/generosity/compassion. If you wake up in the morning and make the intention, you will be more open to receiving guidance as to who needs help and what you can do.
Give now: Don’t wait till you have ‘more money’: discipline yourself to give a percentage of whatever you have.
Be kind: Don’t underestimate the power of a smile or a kind deed. if you cannot give money then give your time and of yourself. Even a please and thank you can go a long way in shifting the energy of your interactions with ppl.
Listen: Listen without judgement and give the other your undivided attention. One of the more generous acts of love and compassion one can do is listen with your heart to the other and connect with the words and feelings that are being shared.
Forgive: Forgive those who have wronged you is an act of generosity. It is also one of the most difficult things to do, but once it’s done, it will set you free.
Maria Botros is a trainee at Gulf News.
