Generosity...is it something that comes easy or do you really have to work at it?

Is it harder than it use to be to be generous in all kinds of ways? Does your heart feel less generous due to all you see and hear in this world?

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cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

It was easier for me when I was younger but noticed a pattern of people or groups being deceptive about their needs and put a stop to that. If I figure that someone has a real need I can be very generous. I just have to know them and their situation. Seems like I am a magnet in the parking lots of Walmart when people will come to me (no one else around and it’s always when I’m leaving not when I am getting out of my car) for people to give me a hard luck story to ask for money. Like saying they are hungry when I know there’s a meal place at a shelter that anyone regardless of income can walk into and get free meals, snacks and even bottled water to take with them.

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@cherokeepatti Same here... people waiting until you get to your car to ask for money.

cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

@SW-User I believe that the businesses and the police have cracked down on the panhandlers in my city. Noticed signs up all around the outdoor patio at Braum’s where they were hanging out and hassling customers. Also they’d sit right in front of the restaurant in their cars doped up, saw a car full one day in the hot summer time. Now there are signs saying parking is for customers only. There are several shelters and food kitchens for them here and if they ask for money it’ll go to pay for drugs, alcohol or cigarettes and I’m not buying those for anyone.

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