Buddhism tends to look at giving as the very foundation of a decent life. Not only does generosity ease up some of our calcified habits around wanting, but it’s also just plain fun. It brightens the mind and lightens the heart. It connects you with others. It boosts your self-worth. It’s all-around just about my favorite thing.
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Practicing Generosity – Get Better at Delegating
When you’re stressed out and operating below-par due to overwork, handing tasks to other people sounds like the obvious answer – but it has to be done right.
Delegating is a skill, perhaps even an artform, because it is such a delicate matter. You might get called out for believing that handing work to someone else is an act of generosity, but it is healthy to try to think about it in these terms.
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