The Giving Heart: Unlocking the Transformative Power of Generosity in Your Life - Softcover

Ryan, M.J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1573245216 ISBN 13: 9781573245210

Publisher: Conari Press, 2000

Synopsis

Gratitude and generosity go hand in handthe more we appreciate our lives, the more we want to give to others. In A Grateful Heart, M. J. Ryan provided tools for expressing thanks. In the bestselling Attitudes of Gratitude, she taught us the inner work of realizing the many blessings we take for granted. Now, in The Giving Heart, she presents her latest examination of the virtues we need to cultivate for the twentyfirst century and takes a look at generosity: what creates it, what blocks it, and what the practice of generosity can bring to our lives.

In a series of short, heartfelt essays, Ryan encourages us all to stop living from what she calls "the ledger sheet mentality" of obligatory gifting, and to begin giving from the overflow of a loving heart. She asks readers to consider where and how they are stingy as well as where they are meant to give, and to contemplate all the types of possible generosity, because the giving of time, energy, kind words, loving gestures, and forgiveness may ultimately matter more than any amount of money.

In her downtoearth, accessible style, Ryan takes us to the heart of what it means to truly give, and what that giving can do not only for the recipient, but for ourselves, as well.

As the current economic boom brings attention to altruism and "giving back" The Giving Heart shows us how to experience joy, peace, and fulfillment when we live from a place of generosity.

About this title

Synopsis:

Experience joy, peace and fulfullment with this guide to joyful giving - The companion volume to Attitudes of Gratitude - over 18,000 copies of Attitudes of Gratitude sold worldwide in one year! - Offers a series of short, heartfelt essays and thoughts on giving from the overflow of a loving heart Generosity is the key to abundant living. The more we appreciate our lives, the more we want to give to others. In The Giving Heart, M. J. Ryan provides the tools we all need for expressing thanks. In bestselling Attitudes of Gratitude, she taught us the inner work of realizing the many blessings we take for granted. Now, she presents her latest examination of the virtues we need to cultivate for the 21st century, and takes a look at generosity: what creates it, what blocks it, and what the practice of generosity can bring to our lives.

About the Author:

M.J. Ryan is an inspirational speaker and human development expoert, and author of several bestselling books including This Year I Will..., The Happiness Makeover: How to Teach Yourself to Be Happy and Enjoy Every Day and Attitudes of Gratitude. She lives in the San Francisco Bay area with her family.

About this edition

• Publisher: Conari Press
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1573245216
• ISBN 13: 9781573245210
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 173