By Samareia Moton
The season of giving is often associated with the holidays towards the end of the year. It's a time marked by generosity, goodwill, and a good spirit. It holds lots of importance as it allows us all to step beyond our individual lives and connect with others on a deeper level. The holidays are the season of giving, giving love and giving thanks. The holidays are also about faith, showing appreciation, and helping those in need. On a Christian religious level, giving reminds us that God, through Christ, has given each of us gifts to use for his glory. The holidays can be a great time to use your gifts for that purpose to shine the light on Jesus while bringing joy to other people. But on a non-religious level religious holidays like Christmas are not just for believers. They involve rituals and customs that can help reinforce social bonds and bring people together, no matter what their beliefs. Giving to others gives a sense of care, empathy, and love which can uplift the spirits of all the receivers. The season of giving also benefits the one who gives because givers receive feelings like satisfaction, fulfillment, and purpose. It's during this season that many people give. My pastor says, “giving for me isn't just beneficial on my end. It makes me appreciate all that God has given me and I am able to connect with so many people and make someone else’s spirit be uplifted.” Giving to others gives a feeling of satisfaction by allowing people to make a positive impact on others’ lives. This act of kindness can create a warm glow effect, giving feelings of happiness. Second it gives a sense of fulfillment as it aligns with human instinct if that makes sense. Lastly, it provides a sense of purpose by connecting us to a feeling, because it is larger than our inner selves. Long story short, the season of giving is extremely important because the act has been shown to boost the mental and emotional well-being of the person that's giving. It provides a sense of purpose, satisfaction, and joy, contributing to someone else's happiness and life satisfaction. Though the season of giving is not just important for the “social” benefits, but for personal benefits as well. So, I’d say if you can give, make others happy, help others out, be nice to others. It's a great feeling.
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