Generosity in general terms means goodness. The bitter truth is that in this 21^st century, it is hard to find a generous individual but a ray of light is always present amidst the darkness around. A genuine individual possesses certain distinct characteristics.

Generosity is not God- gifted. It is an attribute that an individual develops with time. In most of the cases, a family is responsible for making and breaking a generous individual. If a child grows up in circumstances where the attribute of generosity is visible in the parents and among the family members; he or she is bound to turn into a generous individual.

Peers also have a great influence in building the attribute of generosity in an individual. If on the other hand, the parents, family and the peers do not possess the character of generosity; it is tough that an individual understands the significance and necessity of being a generous individual. We are always told to work hard and be honest if we want our nation to progress.

But we fail to understand the fact that generosity is as important as any other positive attribute in an individual. If we take a close look into the lives of successful individuals, such as Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, Laxmi Mittal, Steve Jobs and the like, we will find one attribute as being common among them; the attribute of generosity.

Generosity brings balance in the life of the individuals as a result of which they are bound to achieve unimaginable success in their lives. We should understand the fact that though it is a bit difficult to be generous in all the situations in life but at the end generosity bears the fruits of peace, success and happiness in the lives of individuals.