Interesting that gardening is mentioned. I discovered that an elderly neighbour was kneeling on the ground doing weeding. I helped pull them out at weekends as she wouldn’t let me do all of them. She did some during the week to keep herself active,
For awhile I knitted Trauma Teddies that were used in Ambulances when rushing little ones to hospital.

I really enjoy giving. I much prefer to give a gift then receive it. Don’t know why. I just like it more

Really interesting article! Thanks for sharing this!

This is so true, we spend so much time worrying about material things that a little bit of time spent with someone who is lonely or not coping is worth just so much more, I recall having bad post natal depression when it was taboo, it would have been so nice if someone had popped in and just helped me do the dishes, or watched the kids I would have been ever so grateful, now I always watch for people that may need a chat or a hand as I think time is way more important than any material possession. Oh and a pack of tim tams never goes astray!!!

yes i love to give gifts more than receiving and i love how people get so happy and they really appreciate that someone cares enough. It really brightens up their day and makes me feel happy

this is a great reminder! we all are getting so introverted in regards to to the community

I feel so wonderful when I give, not quite good at accepting though

the feeling you get when you give something makes everything worthwhile you get your own rewards for being a giver

A lovely article, very thoughtful. Thank you

Better to give than to receive.

I agree, thanks for the article.

I agree giving is good for the soul!

I love the feeling I get when I give

I love to make things and give them to friends and family.

A very thoughtful article written from experience and from a loving heart. Good to read!