After I hit ‘publish’ on last week’s podcast episode, I had a face-palm moment, remembering I had forgotten something that significantly contributes to our sense of aliveness.

That thing is generosity.

When you’re exhausted or pissed off or feeling hopeless about the world, being generous is often the last thing you think about doing because we’re too caught up in our own boo-hoo soup.

However, generosity has the magical ability to shift people’s energy, emotions, and mood, for both the giver and the receiver.

I know you may not feel like being generous right now or feel like you have nothing to give or your contribution is too small, but there is no such thing as ‘too small’ when it comes to generosity. Any amount of generosity toward yourself or others will be felt infinitely.

This week, do something kind and generous for yourself or others. We could all use a bit of grace right now. Here are some examples:

* Give yourself a break (literally or figuratively).

* Give yourself or someone else a compliment.

* Share with someone how they’ve positively impacted your life.

* Have leftovers from dinner? Take them to your neighbor, your bestie or someone in need.

* Have extras of any kind? Post them on your local free marketplace on FB.

* Make your partner’s favorite meal.

* Apologize.

* Take a breath and don’t react out of anger.

* Send someone snail mail.

* If you have the means, buy someone’s coffee, gas or toll.

* Give an extra generous tip for great service.

* Do someone a favor.

Remember, there is no generous act that is too small. It all counts.

Things to consider as you listen today:

* When was the last time you were generous toward yourself or someone else?

* How did it feel to be generous?

* In what ways could you be more generous toward yourself (we’re often our own worst critics)?

P.S. If you’re wanting to give yourself the generous gift of three hours to yourself to let go of what’s weighing you down, plant positive seeds of intention in your life and manifest abundance, I encourage you to join me for Bloom & Manifest my springtime workshop happening online on April 26th 10am-1pm PT. Click here to join and - because you made it all the way down here! 😍 - use code BLOOM20 to take $20 off.

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