Last night as I was working on a few things (including this blog) I had the show American Idol on in the background. I don’t really get that wrapped up in the show, but I don’t mind having the music on in the background. Last night, however, wasn’t the usual weekly show, but it was instead the yearly Idol Gives Back show complete with all of the stars and musical performances.

Having it on in the background got me to thinking again about the importance of generosity and the impact for good it can have on others’ as well as our own lives. I understand that it can seem counter-intuitive for a financial blogger to espouse the giving away of money, but I guarantee you that it’s one of the most fulfilling things that you can ever hope to do with it. There are few things you could spend your money on that will make you feel better about yourself.

I’m not trying to convince anyone to give specifically to the Idol Gives Back promotion, it’s just what got me to thinking about the subject. There are so many various ways that you can give of your money, time, or other means for the benefit of others. All you have to do is find a cause that you’re passionate about, and you’ll know where to go from there.

When it comes to the subject of giving and generosity in general, I always think of one my favorite phrases, something we’d all do well to keep in mind: Remember, Living is Giving.

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