Is It Giving or “Giving Back”? Rethinking the Heart Behind the Season

Every year around this time, I find myself quietly observing the world in motion. The lights go up. The music softens hearts. Calendars fill with potlucks, toy drives, and outreach events. Also, something beautiful happens: people seem lighter, happier, and more willing to give, and not just of gifts, but of time, attention, and care.It’s a season […]