Steps to generosity (day 126)

I used to think New Year's resolutions were contrived and stupid, usually involving losing weight.  An ex changed my mind about that, though his impact was not really felt until years later.  He made serious resolutions with serious intent.   On the one hand I found it pompous and self-important.  On the other hand, I found it admirable and courageous.   I was torn possibly because I didn't share his sensibilities -- his resolutions would not have been mine.   Even though I secretly admired his courage, I did not mimic his actions.  Sometimes the presence of an experienced resolutioner is enough to intimidate one away from practicing being a resolutioner.

Fast forward a few years and, no longer hampered by the long shadow of someone else's experience, I'm intrepidly eliciting resolutions of my own. 

The resolution for this year:  To be more generous.
I like this one because it can have so many interpretations.  Being generous is related to being public which gives some continuity from last year.  I'm not sure what form being more generous will take yet but I suspect I will work on creating more space for good communication with the people in my life.  Maybe this means changing the way I communicate,  inviting people for dinner, giving my time to projects that need it.  In general, I think generosity means giving without fear.

If I lose weight from being more generous, awesome.

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