--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Whatever it is you are really desiring…" description: "\"“Whatever it is you are really desiring, give it away. If it's companionship, give it to someone else, and just listen to them and be there. If it's mo..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/197/osayi-osar-emokpae-23255_best-friend_whatever-it-is-you-are-really-desiring-g_691317.jpg" --- # Whatever it is you are really desiring, give it away. If… ![“Whatever it is you are really desiring, give it away. If it's companionship, give it to someone else, and just listen to them and be there. If it's money, give it to someone who is less fortunate. If it's encouragement, give it to others. If it's friendship, become the best friend you can be to…” quote by Osayi Osar-Emokpae](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/197/osayi-osar-emokpae-23255_best-friend_whatever-it-is-you-are-really-desiring-g_691317.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/197/osayi-osar-emokpae-23255_best-friend_whatever-it-is-you-are-really-desiring-g_691317.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/197/osayi-osar-emokpae-23255_best-friend_whatever-it-is-you-are-really-desiring-g_691317.jpg) > ““Whatever it is you are really desiring, give it away. If it's companionship, give it to someone else, and just listen to them and be there. If it's money, give it to someone who is less fortunate. If it's encouragement, give it to others. If it's friendship, become the best friend you can be to others. If it's time, serve others with your time. You will be amazed to see how much more of everything you have when you are willing to freely give.”” [Osayi Osar-Emokpae](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/osayi-osar-emokpae/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Giving fulfills desires by redirecting them outward, creating abundance through generosity. **In simple terms:** Give what you want, receive more. Key Takeaway Share what you need. Themes generosity service abundance Mood inspired reflective Type philosophical motivational When to use this quote - volunteering - charity - mentorship - community building Key Concepts reciprocity selflessness psychology Questions to Reflect On - How can you give without expectation? - What boundaries protect you when giving? 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