Giving To Others Poem by Sari Mavi

Giving to others does wonders
for both
the recipient as well as the giver

This is true whether we are giving time, money,
psychological support, and more

The more our give the more is
received in turn

Love and compassion are two of the greatest gifts that
we can share with others

We may be familiar with the
expression that states
'love is a verb'

There are many ways to show our love
the most worthwhile being 'in action'

It is truly in the doing that we
can make a difference
in the life of someone else

In giving to others, we need to be careful about
feelings of selfrighteousness and entitlement

Pride can undo the goodness of our deeds
We may feel justified in what we want for ourself

It is more humane to be humble and
conservative in what our desire for ourself

Especially in the light of
the dire needs of others

Look carefully around us today
Let ourself feel so great!

Doing to observe a simple need and
then take action to fulfill it