How do I find a meaningful field that can fulfill my objectives whilst being generous? What is generosity? According to Seth Godin, it is the kindness of authentic and meaningful work.
It doesn’t mean free, but it has to contribute in some way. In one sense, this means that making average work is not meaningful. What is creative?
Good design is generous. Authentic work is generous. Work that helps other is generous. Kindness and empathy is generous.
It reminds me, to an extent, of the Confucian virtue of Ren (仁), which is commonly translated as Benevolence, but should be best understood as mutuality or empathy.
“So, a man of Ren helps others become established if he desires to establish himself, and helps others reach their goals if he desires to reach his. Being able to make analogies between his own situations and those of others around him could be called the approach to Ren.”
— Confucius
Justin C. Hsu 