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The notion of charity appeals — you recognize the importance, wish to offer yourself to the many causes. The world needs championing and you know yourself to be perfect for such things. You have time to give; you have dollars to provide; and there is an overwhelming urge to soothe the burdens your fellow man must suffer. You want to simply help.
You just… don’t know how.
There are so many organizations that plead for your aid — and each seems worthy. You try to give yourself to all of them but the results are unfortunate: you can’t offer the needed effort; you’re instead forever leaving, trying to find another cause to join, forced to give meager assistance. Your attention is divided and it shows. Trying to satisfy all means you satisfy none.
It is important therefore that you limit your good will and choose a simpler agenda. This does not — despite what you may believe — mean you will suddenly be offering less, will be undoing all of your intentions. It instead allows you to devote yourself more completely. Rather than bounding from charity to charity, you will be able to remain steady; and this leaves you more capable of doing what you want, instead of siphoning off all of your time.
The desire to donate is a worthy one (and should always be attempted). When you struggle with too many causes, however, that desire can be tempered — you can become exhausted by your own wishes; and this can leave you wondering if you should even continue with them. Avoid this by simply choosing one charity and making a difference by being fully present. When you can completely offer yourself, you can accomplish much.
Select a cause that has great meaning for you. Choose one that can provide the greatest impact. And simplify your efforts to make them better.
Combine logic with your charitable spirit and reap the rewards. They are plentiful.
