Here's where the real power of generosity comes in. Often, the more we give, the more we receive.

Humans tend to build walls when they should be opening doors.

We're each our own person, we live our own lives, make our own mistakes, learn from them and move forward.

Readers have actually changed the way I've done things, changed the course of my career even, about four or five times. Just from reader feedback.

Practicing an attitude of gratitude spills over to acts of generosity.

While it may not be a simple act, offering forgiveness not only has the power to heal relationships, it strengthens the well-being of those who give this life-changing gift.

I've always been a creative speller and never achieved good grades in school. I graduated from high school but didn't have the opportunity to attend college, so I did what young women my age did at the time - I married.