I believe giving is its own reward, and the more the giving is giving from our own share of life the greater is the reward. Giving that provides little reward is giving that is not from our own share of life or giving of that which is inconsequential to me. Giving that supports both needs and pride is giving that truly helps the other, is giving that is respectful, is giving of that which the other needs and can't do for self or doesn't know how to do for self, is giving that empowers and doesn't disempower, and is giving that lifts the other and doesn't put down the other. What helps me see opportunities to give is the reward I receive in giving, seeing the other's joy and gratitude when I give something helpful, seeing that giving benefits both the giver and the receiver, and the emptiness and regret I feel when I pass up an opportunity to give.
On Oct 24, 2025 David Doane wrote :