Attitude of Generosity

Ever heard the saying “Your can’t pour from an empty cup”?
We all have people in our lives that we love and care for, but life challenges can sometimes deplete our energy, making it harder to be there for our loved ones. Practising mindfulness fills your cup, so you can in turn, fill others.
Also, studies have shown that moods are contagious. In 1993, an experiment in Washington showed that crime rates dropped by 23.3% due to a group practising focused meditation. http://www.worldpeacegroup.org/washington_crime_study.html
So, when you practice mindfulness, you are giving to those around you, as well as yourself.

Here’s a simple way to practice generosity to yourself, and others:

• For the next minute (or longer if you have it), simply focus on your breath.
• Follow the breath as it flows in and out of the body.
• When your attention drifts, gently return to the breath.
• Know that this simple act of mindfulness is for you, and for those around you. 

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"Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present." - Albert Camus

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