tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16201378.post3769954990340169874..comments2023-12-28T18:17:11.191-05:00Comments on Gruntled Center: Generous Givers Are HappierGruntledhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14377809238377382438noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16201378.post-45516497006575326212016-12-20T17:21:07.421-05:002016-12-20T17:21:07.421-05:00I agree in general, but I think your definition of...I agree in general, but I think your definition of "giving" is far too narrow. There is much more to giving than simply handing over some cash to charitable causes.<br /><br />Consider: the young Marine, sailor, airman, or soldier who has handed his or her Nation a blank check in the amount of anywhere up to "my life." Some of the happiest people I have ever known were the Marines I was privileged to lead in combat. And they are givers.<br /><br />The people who operate food banks and shelters and warming centers, giving their time and talents rather than mere money.<br /><br />How about the Big Brothers and Big Sisters who offer their fellowship and example to kids whose neighborhood role models may be less than the best we have to offer.<br /><br />I could go on and on, but, while I recognize that financial giving is nice, it is not the only--or even the best--example.<br /><br />5:18 PM, December 20, 2016 DeleteMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02067844122370343813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16201378.post-77024384263363542742016-12-20T17:18:23.978-05:002016-12-20T17:18:23.978-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02067844122370343813noreply@blogger.com