So, what is tricky about this endeavor is finding something to do everyday. It seems to me that the most meaningful giving involves time. Time and planning. In order for me to have contact with people who are directly benefited from my help, I would have to do some scheduling. That can be hard this time of year! However, as I write this, I realize that maybe that is really about what would be the most meaningful for me. Okay, so maybe that is something to get over.
I have also noticed that I am very quick to dismiss certain types of giving. It isn't until the opportunity has passed, due to my flippant avoidance, that I recognize it as such: a missed opportunity. For example, when I receive phone calls for 'Miss Luna' and 'Hype-uh-tee-uh' it is a knee-jerk reaction to say, "Sorry, she's not here right now. Can I take a message?" Imagine my shame when their response is, "This is just a call on behalf of (insert noble cause such as women's rights, endangered animals, or the environment), looking for her support..."
Damn.
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