The Spirit of Generosity

by Emma Jenkins

The Spirit of Generosity.

The Generosity of Spirit

Beyond my every expectation

Friends of Refugees

Is the power of human kindness

The joy in giving

The light in happiness

Buoyant and somewhat bewildered, I wondered how it is that one can derive so much fulfillment from so little.

Of course, I’m not talking of the enormous effort that goes into the logistical success of Friends of Refugees.  No, what I want to highlight is my opening points, this culmination of generosity that is exchanged between both recipients of goodwill.

What becomes really apparent to me during my experience is the beauty within this “Spirit of Generosity” and how it transpires and transcends into the “Generosity of Spirit”.  Much like alchemy, basic material needs are transformed into something worth so much more.

It’s the steadfast braveness of opening one’s own heart to a perfect stranger. The enormous embrace and respect in sharing one mans’ spirit with another. When you see all preconceived ideas, barriers, religious inclinations and status quo’s simply melt away, evaporate. Allowing a purity of heart to shine through, resulting in a free flowing incandescent energy that gives you a true sense of living in the moment. We become at one with another and at one with the universe. Remarkably, in return,

we actually deepen our connection with ourselves where we recalibrate, leaving a renewed sense of self with a greater clarity in focus.

It’s a simple and ancient formula and it is called LOVE.

What is actually provided at Friends of Refugees is love. From Friends of Refugees to Refugees and returned 100 fold to Friends of Refugees.

The world needs more of it.

If one can derive so much fulfillment from doing so little, why would we not share it more freely?

Thank you for sharing this and yourselves with me.

In practicing the “Spirit of Generosity” we become  “Generosity of Spirit”

On a cellular level, we can be the change we want to see in the world.