When was the last time you opened your mind and heart to the reality of giving. Giving can bring a positive spin to your life by focusing on those around us instead of dwelling in conditioned existence. If we bring our mind to the needs of others our intention changes and loving compassion takes over. This deep inner sense of love towards others takes over and replaces negative karma. Living in a state of giving does not have to be a practice rooted in materialism. Smiling at a stranger. Listening to your spouse or loved one with undivided attention. Giving of yourself will increase your compassion and create positive karma moment by moment.