Month of December-2025

Magnanimity Great Soul

Generosity.

From the Latin meaning big heart and soul. Refusing to be petty. Not caught in trivia. It is also a willingness to face challenges and actions for a noble purpose.

It means be hearty, being noble or brave, easily forgiving others and not holding resentment.

It means forgiving others who have wronged you. Helping others without expecting anything in return. Showing kindness to those in need.

It usually refers to generosity, especially in forgiving offenses. 

It also means accomplishing any task (esp. an undesirable one) with diligence by paying close attention to detail and actually caring about what you are doing.

The magnanimous person does not bear grudges, does not wallow in self-pity, does not demand penance, and does not stoop to settle the score. In the end, the two parts of magnanimity are inseparable, for you are measured not only by what you do, but also, but what you do not do. And by how you do it.

“If the person has ability, there is magnanimous, generous, tolerant and straightforward  behaviour, which opens the way to instruct others.” Xun Kuang

“Stars shne even for those who refuse to look up. You need to accept your greatness.”Matshona Dhliwayo

“You need to rise up into your full stature, because if you don’t, you are going to continually bow down low to enter into the caves of those who would have you believing that you were born for caves; when in fact, those are their caves and they were born for them. You think you’re not allowed to stand tall in your mind, heart and body – but you are. And when you do, you’ll see how little those caves and the people in them really are, mots of them just because you want everyone to matter, but really, most of them just don’t. Only a few do. Most of them aren’t even worth being mad at.” C. JoyBell C.

“What does magnanimity look like applied to daily life? How can you be magnanimous everyday? Well, it looks like resisting the urge to take offense in other people’s lifestyle and in their words and actions (people are not fashioned by my feelings); it looks like not having to bunch an emotional reaction to every perceived action or inaction (you are not just a tall toddler with inferiority issues); it looks like letting people go more easily than you thought you could (you have time for more important things other than their tactics); It looks like treading lightly but thundering gently. That’s magnanimoius.” C. JoyBell C.

“Magnanimity is the coat of generosity that adds beauty to the human character.” 

Davidson Prabu

“If you happened to be born on third base, you didn’t rub it in the face of the guy who wasn’t born in the stadium.” Ron Suskind

• Forgiveness

How am I magnanimous in my forgiveness?

Being magnanimous in my FORGIVENESS means displaying a noble and generous spirit that rises about pettiness, resentment or a desire for revenge, even when you have been significantly wronged. It is an act of inner strength, compassion and selflessness.

I forgive despite anger; rather that forgiving when it is easy.

I let go of grudges and resentment. I actively choose to release negative feelings, freeing myself from emotional baggage.

I show kindness to those who have hurt me and treat them with the same respect and consideration I would show to others.

I focus on the greater good. I am guided by the larger perspective of maintaining harmony, preventing chaos or preserving a relationship, rather than a selfish self-interest.

I don’t demand an apology or retribution. My forgiveness is unconditional and does not depend on the other person making amends.

I practice huility, recognizing my own capacity for flaws and rely on my “great soul” to guide my actions.

I am understanding and tolerant. I look beyond other’s shortcomings with a broadminded, tolerant soul.

I do not stoop to settle the score and just let it go.

Magnanimity as a moral virtue goes well beyond justice. It goes the extra mile and strives for more that would be expected by the average person. To be magnanimous is to be generous, unselfish and forgiving.

Forgiveness has all the attributes of heroism. To forgive with magnanimity, with heroism, is to develop well beyond what might be considered minimal forgiving.

Forgiveness with magnanimity is accepting that people can be much more that they are right now. It’s an optimism toward humanity to see what the other can become with greatness of heart. Whether accepted or rejected, forgiveness is still a triumph. If we want to have long-lasting relationships we need to be magnanimous. If there is no forgiveness, no support, noo give and take between friends, how can any friendship last for long? We can easily forgive when we feel love, but when we can forgive despite our anger, that this is true nagnanimity.

• Outflow

How am I magnanimous in my outflow?

To be magnanimous in my outflow means I express my noble and generous spirit in all my interactions and sharing, which is characterized by unselfishness, great kindness and the ability to forgive, especially toward those less deserving.

It is about giving freely both materially and spiritually, without expecting anything in return.

Be Freely Generous: Give not merely from the excess, but from a spirit of abundance and love.

Be responsive to requests: Be open handed and open minded in response to others asking for help.

Offer what I am, not just what I have: I give from my core policies and attributes of compassion, understanding and kindness.

I focus on the Big Picture and avoid trivia.

I practice noble generosity and forgiveness. I bear troubles calmly, I do not hold grudges towards rivals or hold grudges to those who have wronged me.

I give others the benefit of the doubt; allowing for understanding and compassion.

I act with humility in my privilege to give, recognizing that both giving and receiving are a part of shared experiences.

I cultivate inner peace and compassion and allow it to naturally spill over in my interactions and the world.

I protect my store of wealth mindfully by being as kind and caring to as many people as possible – balancing my needs with the needs of others.

It is about living a life that reflects bountifulness, kindness and a greatness of spirit that is not diminished by what I give away.

• Reverence

How am I magnanimous in my reverence?

Being magnanimous in my reverence means my deep respect and awe (reverence) is demonstrated through my ‘greatness of soul’ that involves generosity, a refusal to be petty, a willingness to forgive, and a focus on noble purposes beyond myself.

It is an active, noble expression of my inner soul.

I treat everyone with dignity, regardless of their status or what they can offer in return. My respect is not conditional on personal gain or social hierarchy.

I overlook slights, discourtesies, and minor offenses. The pettiness of others does not disturb my resolve to act righteously and pursue goodness.

I am a benefactor, disposed to confer benefits rather than seeking to receive them. This can be my time, mr resources, or my wisdom and knowledge, given without expecting anything in return.

I am driven by a higher, noble purpose, not the desire for personal praise or honors (glory trip). My actions stem from my internal moral compass, my policies, procedures and my thrust.

I build others up and readily acknowledge their goodness and gifts. I avoid criticism or belittling others.

I approach difficult situations or people with patience and an open mind. My first instinct is to understand the situation and clarify my emotions.

I am self-sufficient in the sense that I am comfortable with my own values and do not rely on others opinions to validate my worth.

My reverence is magnanimous when it translates into a powerful, outward expression of grace, unconditional love and service to others.

• Bounty

How am I magnanimous in my bounty?

Magnanimous in my bounty means I am generous and forgiving in spirit, particularly in how I share with others, without being petty or seeking praise in return. It describes my greatness of soul that allows me to to take the high road and seek the highest level of commonality.

I share freely: I share my resources, my time, my attention, my talents and my love generously without expectation of reward or recognition.

I avoid pettiness and revenge. I refuse to lower my state of consciousness.

I focus on my true goals and clarify the facts of what I’ve come to do. I pin down the facts and the details of those facts. I seek to learn and grow to make things better for myself and others.

I recognize my strengths and my shortcomings for a true picture of how I can be of service to myself and others.

I act with a sense of abundance, that there is enough of everybody to go around.

I am magnanimous in my bounty  with my generosity and forgiveness that stem from my inner strength of my character. I extend grace and kindness especially to those who “don’t deserve” it.

• Fearless

How am I magnanimous in my fearlessness?

I am magnanimous in my fearlessness by being generous and forgiving toward any rivals or less powerful people. It is rising above pettiness, meanness and revenge to pursue more worthy goals.

I forgive easily. I do not hold grudges or demand penance for slights or injuries. I simply overlook them, ignore them. I do not let them in.

Except an ‘eye for an eye’ I choose the higher path and control my emotions.

I am kind and generous to a fault.

I avoid arguments or correcting someone’s behaviour. It is not my business.

I show compassion and respond with understanding and empathy rather than reciprocating with anger.

Magnanimity stems from my feeling of inner security and the belief that there is enough for everyone.

I focus on what I want, how I can be of service, how I can be positive.

I maintain my courage. I face challenges with tranquility and firmness.

I understand my own flaws and actively work to overcome them.

I pursue my spiritual thrust and aspire to leave the world a better place than I found it.

I am magnanimous when I act with a Big Picture and follow my feelings and leave the rest alone.