Virtue of the Week – Charity
Virtue of the Week focuses on building peaceful and caring communities through understanding and fostering the practice of virtues. The Source supports the Virtues Project and will publish one virtue developed by the project each week.
Charity
Charity is a giving heart, a generous way of viewing others and caring for their needs. Unless we are charitable, no matter how much excellence we acquire, it is without purpose. Charity springs from a deep interest in the wellbeing of humanity. We respond to needs, giving help and kindness. We make a difference in lives. When we are charitable, we don’t judge others. Charity begins with those closest to us and includes ourselves. Charity creates community.
Quote: “Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world.”
-Howard Zinn
The Practice of Charity
I feel compassion for others.
I share what I have.
I give generously.
I withhold judgments.
I act when I see a need to help.
I contribute to the community.
Questions for Discussion
- How do we offer compassion for the suffering of others here?
- When do our judgmental selves show up? How does judgment erode charity?
- How can we commit to helping when we see a need? Are there barriers to taking action?
- What can we give generously to our community? What can we not give generously?
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Virtue of the Week is provided by the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) in partnership with the VI Source and Virtues Matter.
About the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands
Since 1990, CFVI has been a catalyst for positive change in the territory through initiatives committed to youth, learning, family support and the environment. With a professional staff and a volunteer Board of Directors composed of community leaders, CFVI is a trusted advocate and supporter of programs that ensure opportunity and sustainability for current and future generations. CFVI is a registered non-profit organization entirely supported by individual donors, grants, trusts, corporate donations and estate planning. For more information, visit cfvi.net.
About Virtues Matter
Virtues Matter was started by a passionate wife-husband team of social entrepreneurs seeking to positively uplift as many lives as possible. We aim to inspire and empower, to build capacity, strengthen relationships, and help everyone lead lives of passion and purpose.
Virtues Matter believes in a world where people are committed to kindness and respect, strive to be their best, and live with hope, courage, and in unity. We built the Virtues Cards mobile app, an interactive personal and team development tool, to help people identify and develop key virtues skills. We also offer dynamic workshops, online training, and customized programs to help people cultivate these positive qualities of character. To learn more, visit virtuesmatter.com.
To learn more about the Virtues Project, visit virtuesproject.com.
