talk to someone that no one else is talking to. (homeless people are great for this...they don't just want money, they want human interaction too)
offer someone support even when you know they will not return it.
let someone tell you their life story. spend time really listening to people. (not the kind of listening where you're actually thinking about what to say next)
as others have said - do voluntary work in a nursing home or care home. i did this (in a care home for wheelchair users) and it was one of the best experiences ever.
invite a friend over that you know is struggling, and have a drink and let them vent and unload onto you.
when people catch your eye, smile at them instead of looking away.
chat to the granny you are sat next to on the bus.
i could go on forever....but you get my idea. the best way to be generous with yourself is to offer yourself to people in the form of a friend or a listening ear.
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