There seems to be an awe around philanthropy. An acknowledgement that it is so fragile and precious that it should never be sniffed at, questioned, challenged or told that it is failing to live up to ...

Holding a door open for a parent struggling with a stroller, giving money to a person in need, picking up something that a stranger dropped—these are all activities that you may do practically ...

I am always seeking ways in which my nonprofit can have a practical impact on those who need it most. Our foundation is dedicated to promoting and facilitating the philosophy of "generous listening" ...

Do you think your life will change much in the next year? If so, it could be a good time for a charity to ask you for a donation. According to research by Assistant Professor Daniel M. Bartels, with ...

I’m skeptical about the benefits of compassion meditation. Scientists, like humans generally, fall into the trap of looking for explanations that suit them best. Meditation may indeed do all that is ...

Almost everyone strives to be a genuinely content person instead of an overstressed, anxious mess. Yet, despite trying to find inner happiness through food, sleep, relationships, and mental strategies ...

Generous behaviour is known to increase happiness, which could thereby motivate generosity. In this study, we use functional magnetic resonance imaging and a public pledge for future generosity to ...

"Families are weird.” This is the mantra of a pastor friend, his way of coping with the manifold complexities of his own family as well as those of the families with whom he ministers. He contends ...

Does it really matter if you are selfish or generous? Although most contemporary religious and moral codes view generosity as an important virtue, selfishness seems to be privileged more and more in ...