Good day hive family, how is your day? I hope your day is going well just like mine.
Charity, to me, is the act of giving without expecting anything in return. It is not something that t be done only when it is convenient or when life is comfortable. Rather, charity is expected to be a reflection of one’s true character... something that shows who we really are, especially in difficult times.
In today’s world, where hardship is everywhere, it is natural for people to focus on survival. Things are not easy, and many are struggling just to meet their daily needs. However, I believe that tough times do not cancel generosity, nor should they stop charity. Instead, they help to reveal how genuine our kindness truly is.
That said, everything in this life requires balance. That is, we do not have to give in a way that will lead to our downfall. It's better to use wisdom to guide our generosity.
Even in difficult situations, there may be a possibility where there will be something little we can offer to help others instead of completely withdrawing. Because withdrawing completely from helping others should not be a good option. For example, if I don't have enough money to help at that exact moment, I will do my best by providing better recommendations, and I can also encourage the individual on what I think will go well for them through advice.
Sometimes, when you look closely, you will realize that there are people in even worse conditions than you. And that is one of the reasons why I feel that true generosity is not only about how much money you have, but also about your willingness to share what you have. There are people with great wealth who cannot give, and others with very little who still find a way to help. In today's world, I still notice that there are people who struggle to eat even once or twice a day. This touches my heart and reminds me that kindness is still needed in the world.
From my personal experience, I have come to understand that people have different mindsets, and their understanding of charity also differs. Some individuals may misunderstand the purpose of charity. At times, people receive help and later return again and again, not out of need alone, but because they have grown used to it. Over time, their approach begins to change. In some cases, they begin to feel entitled, as if it is their right to ask and receive. What started as an act of kindness can be misunderstood as an obligation. This becomes one of the challenges of charity, where helping someone can unintentionally create dependency instead of growth.
Because of this, I believe charity should be done with wisdom and boundaries. We should help others, but not to the extent that we lose ourselves. Destroying your own stability just to sustain others is not a wise choice. If you do not protect yourself, then who will?. Also, I don't think charity is only about money. I think it includes sharing knowledge, giving your time, offering advice, and connecting people to opportunities. For example, if you cannot give money, you can guide someone to where they can find help or opportunities.
Most importantly, charity should come with the aim of making people better and more independent, not making them dependant. Because when charity is done in a way that makes people dependant, then such charity is only for selfish interest.
Finally, from my personal experience, charity is not only about giving when you have enough. I believe there is always something to offer, even in tough times. In this life, in any condition you find yourself in, when you look around, you will definitely discover someone whom you are far better than. But in the willingness to share even in times of little, it is expected that you need to guide your own well-being first.
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