What Does It Mean to Live Generously?

Living generously is living gratefully, offering from one's abundance without thought of recompense or expectation of return in order to enhance and enrich the lives of others.

Why is it important to live generously?

Living generously can, in fact, lower your risk of heart disease. ... When you live generously you are not only living from your heart, but you are also protecting it in ways that might save your life one day. It's often said that a generous person has a “big heart” and it might actually be true.

What do the live generously shirts mean?

The Live Generously T-shirt is a representation of our clients' generosity in action. Clients and volunteers earn a T-shirt by leading or participating in fun and unique Thrivent volunteer projects. When you see a Live Generously T-shirt, we hope you are reminded of the impact we make when we all give back together.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.