Giving.

I am reading a book that describes giving as non grasping. Giving is a way to eliminate greed in our lives. I wanted to share the three types of givers that the book outlines.
1. The beggarly giver.
This is a person who is very reluctant to give, and when they do it is only things they don't want. This is the type of person that would give you what they are days away from throwing in the trash. This type of giving is not done with a lot of love. It is difficult and is done only after much deliberation.

2. The friendly giver.
This is someone that gives what they themselves would use. It is done more freely, and with less deliberation.

3. The kingly giver.
This is the highest kind of giver. This is a person who gives the best of what they have. This person gives spontaneously, without needing to deliberate at all. For them, "non-greed is so strong in their minds that at every opportunity they share what is most treasured in an easy and loving way." (1)


1. Goldstien, Joseph. "The experience of insight." Shanbalha publications inc, Boston Mass. 1987.