Borders Quote by Anne Lamott
![“I know that if I feel any deprivation or fear [about money], the solution is to give. The solution is to go find some mothers on the streets of San Raphael and give them tens and twenties and mail off another $50 to Doctors Without Borders to use for the refugees in Kosovo. Because I know that…” quote by Anne Lamott](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0c7/anne-lamott-188_borders_i-know-that-if-i-feel-any-deprivation-or_1166824.jpg)
“I know that if I feel any deprivation or fear [about money], the solution is to give. The solution is to go find some mothers on the streets of San Raphael and give them tens and twenties and mail off another $50 to Doctors Without Borders to use for the refugees in Kosovo. Because I know that giving is the way we can feel abundant. Giving is the way that we fill ourselves up… For me the way to fill up is through service and sharing and getting myself to give more than I feel comfortable giving.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Writer's Journey, 2010
Giving creates a sense of abundance and counters fear of lack by focusing on helping others.
In simple terms: Giving makes us feel abundant.
Key Takeaway
Give more than you feel comfortable.
Themes
generosity
abundance
service
compassion
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- volunteering
- donations
- community aid
- personal growth
- financial charity
Key Concepts
Altruism
psychology of scarcity
spiritual fulfillment
Questions to Reflect On
- How does giving change your perception of scarcity?
- What limits your willingness to give?
A Different Perspective
Giving may strain personal finances if not balanced.
![“You don't have to donate money, it can be clothes, or books, or mediavl supplies. So there's so much that can be done [for refugees], the most difficult thing is that first step that decision to do something.” quote by Khaled Hosseini](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ebb/khaled-hosseini-251_book_you-don-t-have-to-donate-money-it-can-be_2515721.jpg)
