Generosity need not be applied only in the material realm. We can also cultivate a spirit of generosity in whatever problem we are working on. We do this by making an offering of ourselves – offering a hand, offering a word, offering heart and mind – as a positive condition in any situation we find ourselves in. This attitude extends our open heart and mind into action and keeps us ready to act to benefit others.
17th Karmapa
from the book Interconnected: Embracing Life in Our Global Society
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Further quotes from the book Interconnected:
- Limitless aspirations
- Inner freedom is key
- Delight in positive thoughts
- The workings of interdependence
- Webs of interdependence
- A Vast and Complex Web of Causality
- Experiencing connection rather than isolation
- Touching the core of our equality
- We hold nothing back
- Bringing about real change in the world
- The ability to experience genuine closeness
- Opening up to the view of interconnectedness
- Self-discipline
- The power of our senses
- Naturalness
- Dismantling the walls that separate us
- Individualism or interdependence
- You exist in connection with others
- Extend yourself and connect
- The deeper common ground all living being share