The Fall Trip will mark our 29th exchange and 15 years of CIH! In recognition of these milestones, and our continued journey of weaving threads that connect us all, our theme this year will be looking at celebrating the spirit of generosity, and pollinating kindness.

Generosity is a virtue and a quality that involves a willingness to give, share, or help others. The giving of intangible gifts, such as attention, love and understanding or knowledges are also gifts of generosity. Being generous requires empathy, as it involves putting oneself in the shoes of others and recognizing their needs and struggles. Being generous has the power to inspire other to be generous and create a ripple effect of kindness.

Cultivating Generosity

Cultivating generosity in our lives can be done by developing a mindset of abundance, rather than scarcity, and by actively seeking opportunities to give and help others. Generosity is an essential aspect of building a more compassionate and harmonious global community.

Essential Questions:

What are ways we can be generous?

How do you feel when someone extends generosity towards you?

Where do you see generosity in your community? In your school?

Where is more generosity needed?

How are symbols created and used in celebration and traditions?

Guided Exercises:

Heart Focus Meditation:

Vivek Murthy, US Surgeon General

Bottom of pg- Meditation to Feel Less Alone

Compassion Exercise:

Compassion towards others, begins with compassion toward self. Be generous with yourself, give yourself time and compassion, time to reflect, time to rest, and time to play.

• Self acceptance

• Affirmations

• Practice Gratitude- Count your Blessings

Generosity Reflection:

Take a moment to reflect on how you can practice cultivating mindful generosity. Some examples include:

• Recognition and appreciation

• Showing and verbalizing gratitude

• Giving credit and positive feedback

• Letting people know you’re thinking of them