Clyde Lee Dennis here, and today in our seven good minutes.

Extra segment, we're exploring this essential truth.

Those who give most freely are the ones who first nourish themselves,

because only from a full heart can generosity pour forth without bitterness or burden.

This quote challenges a deeply ingrained belief in our culture, that selflessness means giving until you have nothing left, that caring for others requires sacrificing yourself, and that setting boundaries is somehow selfish or uncaring.

But what this wisdom reveals is exactly the opposite.

The most sustainable and meaningful generosity comes from a place of fullness, not emptiness.

Think about the people in your life who you most enjoy being around.

Chances are they're not the ones who are constantly depleted, stressed, and running on

empty.

They're the ones who seem to have a natural vitality and presence.

They give freely, but they also take care of themselves. They're generous with their time and

energy, but they do it from choice rather than obligation. When you give from overflow,

your giving has a completely different quality.

There's no hidden resentment, no keeping score, no feeling like you're being taken advantage of.

You give because you want to, because you have something valuable to offer, because it brings you joy to contribute.

This kind of giving is sustainable and nourishing for both the

giver and the receiver. But when you give from depletion, even the most well-intentioned acts of

service can become tinged with resentment. You might not even be conscious of it at first,

but over time, you start to feel taken for granted, overwhelmed, or bitter.

You begin to keep track of what you've given versus what you've received.

Your giving becomes a transaction rather than a gift.

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