Understood as one of the most important and inherent virtues of the human being, generosity can be described as the attitude of giving or giving oneself for or for another individual or living being. The term generosity comes from Latin, generosus, concept that refers to the noble and virtuous origin of an individual. Although in ancient times the word was related more than anything to a question of lineage and nobility, today it is used to mark the virtue of giving oneself for the benefit of those who need it most.
Generosity can be understood as one of the purest and noblest virtues and characteristics of the human being since it always implies agreeing to help or assist another who needs it voluntarily and without anyone forcing anyone. Generosity, at the same time, can mean entering a situation of less comfort or convenience when it comes to improving the situation of another, for example when different items are donated that are commonly used for one person but are more necessary for another. .
There are several ways to do acts of generosity, be it donating time, objects, money or any kind of assistance or support. In this sense, one can be generous in different spaces, situations and moments, both in an organized and pre-established way (for example, when part of a charitable organization) or in everyday life, spontaneously and suddenly (such as when helping an elderly or blind person to cross the street).
The opposite of generosity and altruism is selfishness, that trait that is based on the extreme importance given to oneself over others. Although current societies show a high index of self-centeredness and individualism (caused by interest in the material and in satisfying one's own needs), there are also significant signs of solidarity that can be expressed in specific events (in the event of a catastrophe) or in simple facts of everyday life.
