Certain lessons of life run in your veins, like blood. Mother always said, that by giving, you grow. So we ought not think about what we give away, just give. Help those who have to struggle for the things you are blessed with. Religiously, we would donate or give daan each year.
The ‘Joy of Giving’ week reminds me much of this one ritual that I’ve followed for years. Rations and other basic necessities of life are looked after during the many festive charities like Makar Sankranti, Holi, Dussehra, etc. But for the ‘Joy of Giving’ week, I donate books. These books go to a school library. Somehow, parting with my beloved dearies in this fashion pains my heart, but only a little.
Here’re my loves enriching other lives now.
What’s your idea of ‘Joy of Giving’? What do you do? Do share your thoughts.
Asha Seth
Asha Seth 
Great post!
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I buy and donate health and beauty items to my church. When there was a fire in an apartment complex a couple of months ago it was nice to know that my donations were given to the displaced tenants. It’s a great feeling to help someone!
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My idea of the joy of giving is for my hubby and I to exchange the joy of giving instead of buying each other Christmas presents…We are using the money we would have spent on each other to help a family in need…BJ, author, near a river…https://www.nearariver.com/investing-in-giving/
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That’s a very kind thing to do. Good luck. 🙂
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in my hay days, I helped monetarily, and now in my not so good period, I am compassionate with fellow sufferers and that the best I can do for them 🙂
I am sure to bounce back some day and start it all over again with more vigor.
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All it needs a kind heart to begin somewhere, or perhaps again. Good luck, buddy.
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Great post!! Here is my joy of giving. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hidlnk1NC10&t=5s I hope if you like it you will pass it around. It is so easy to do, and can impact so many people this holiday season. Thanks! Rita
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You are so very wonderful, and genuinely selfless! That is what love is about, and that is why my sister it is easy to love your spirit and what it shares…it always comes from your heart!
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It makes me a lot happier to be spreading joy in whatever way I can. I’ve come to believe happiness truly is contagious.
happy Halloween, Wendell. 🙂
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Great post. I give money, time, my talent, clothing, advice, joy love and hugs. Sometimes I have more on this list to give than at other times but I ‘m a giver.
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That’s so beautiful, Patricia. You are truly kind-hearted. 🙂
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You have some excellent books there.
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Yes, Thank you. And that makes the parting all the more difficult.
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Sharing is caring. 😊
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It’s difficult to give up the things we love, doing so for a noble cause is a great effort.
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Yes, right you are, Anu. I still feel the ache inside. But…
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I give to children. I read aloud. That makes a tremendous difference.
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That’s quite a humble and inspiring approach. More power to you, Jennie. 🙂
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And to you, Pete.
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Pete? Are we missing something? 😛
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Thank you, Asha. 🙂
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No problem!! 🙂
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Wonderful donation Asha.. And I give to charity, clearing out my draws and cupboards regularly and filling bags with clothes I no longer use of fit… Sending warm wished and excellent Joy you are spreading.. ❤
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That’s a wonderful idea, Sue. I follow that too. What one finds redundant, might mean everything to a needy. All the more love and joy to your resolutions! 🙂
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🙂 Hugs.. xxx
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Loads of love and festive greetings, Sue. 🙂
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Beautiful. This is awesome. I have to be honest. I never gave it much thought. I love to do little things for others when I have the opportunity to do so. I love to give to others. I think it’s a wonderful idea to spread love and joy wherever you can.
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That’s a most noble thought, Kath. To be able to spread love and joy wherever you can, however you can.
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Thanks. I think so. We need more love and joy and less hate and anger. Our world would be a different place if we have more love and joy.
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Absolutely!
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Yep! 🙂
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That’s soo sweet of you to give books to library..my way of joy is to make other people smile and make them feel good about themselves and helping them.I don’t want people to get hurt because of me.
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Yes, I guess, all must try that and there’d be so much more happiness around.
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Yeah..you are right
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You donated books ? Wow!! I find it hard to part with books though I have donated my son’s comics and storybooks to local orphanage. But when it comes to my own, I get possessive. You have inspired me!
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Same here… We’re the ones who get benefited by such donations. 😝
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Right you are, Suraj. 🙂
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You have to believe me, Shaloo, It wasn’t easy. The first time, I gave away books, I came home and cried the whole night. It felt like I’d lost a loved one. But when the principal of the school met me next time, she told me how some of the kids were excited on reading Ruskin Bond, Lewis Carroll, E B White, etc. That changed it all for me.
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I know. I have give n away my son’s story books because I knew the children at orphanage would love them. But yet to find someone deserving for my own books.
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Said like a true booklover. I feel you, Shaloo. 🙂
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Absolutely Book,
Only People read book on this earth. Why we not get much more benefit from them.
Second thing happy. Life is so long every time come new event/accident but we try to still happy.
One cup coffee pls,
Mere liye thoda strong.
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Give until its give you joy! Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.
Good thought Asha..
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I believe so too. 🙂
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I believe any thing practical is a welcome gift, but books are wonderful, they live on!
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Bang on! They do live on, for centuries and centuries.
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I love this idea. It’s a great one, and can benefit so many people. I want to do the same, because books are my favorite thing in the world.
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Well, then I hope you are always inspired and motivated. Charissa. 🙂
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