Monthly Archive: September 2018

Image of a homeless man sitting on the street

Childlike Generosity: ‘We Have Money and They Don’t’

When it comes to generosity, “greatness” requires us to see a need and immediately meet the need, without regard for social standing or our own desires. If we want to live more generous lives, we should imitate children, who view the world through a filter not yet corrupted by their own ambitions and fears. My son’s response to a homeless man reminded me of our tendency to over-complicate giving, and how simple the logic really should be.