Generosity begins with the positive belief that life and everything in it is a gift. As such, it rises naturally from gratitude. Positive-thinking people are grateful for what they have, and they always seem willing to share with others. This includes more than just money or material things. We can be generous with our time, hospitality, ideas, opportunities, encouragement, and even our very lives. The opposite of generosity is a scarcity mindset, the belief there will never be enough, so giving to others means taking away from yourself. This leads to stinginess, hoarding, and suspicion.