tertiary · Humanity

Generosity

Part of the Character Strengths Wheel

What is Generosity?

The willingness to give — your time, attention, resources, or energy — without keeping score. Generous people create cultures of abundance and trust wherever they go.

When you might feel generosity

Generosity is a specific form of kindness, which itself is a type of humanity. You might experience this feeling in situations where humanity is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define generosity.

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