Doing small charity
@luisga814 (6913)
Quezon City, Philippines
September 10, 2022 7:07pm CST
Good morning to all. Today it's Sunday of September 11, 2022 here in the Philippines. Currently it's 7:58am.
A while ago, when we go to the market to buy some basic needs (foods from today up to the next salary will come), I was standing in one of the corners of the market while waiting to my wife. I'm eating salt bread (pandesal) with a soda. I bought 5 salt bread in front of the bank.
Then, I'm already eating the 2nd salt bread when an old woman asked for a little penny for her food to eat. I have no pennies in my pocket. I decided to gave her my remaining 3 salt bread. She accepted the salt bread with a smile. While she walks away, I saw her, ate the one of the salt breads and the other two she put in her small bag.
I don't know how it feels that it doesn't matter how small you gave as long as it's comes from your heart that's already good.
Can you share something about doing small charitable work you did?
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
11 Sep 22
When I was working, I often gave the money I make on myLot each month to someone who needs it. Lately, Pretty and I need that money ourselves so I've stopped giving it away. I'm hoping I will get disability soon so I can start giving the money from myLot to those who need it again.
It makes me feel good when I can help people who need the help.
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@luisga814 (6913)
• Quezon City, Philippines
11 Sep 22
@DaddyEvil You're welcome. Looking for the best for you.
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@luisga814 (6913)
• Quezon City, Philippines
11 Sep 22
@DaddyEvil That's good to know. I hope you can get your disability pension soon so that you can start giving to those in need again.
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@oahuwriter (26778)
• United States
11 Sep 22
That was so kind of you! Daily, I play games at greater good.com in to give to charity.
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@oahuwriter (26778)
• United States
12 Sep 22
@luisga814
Yes, thanks! Fun to play games too.
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@luisga814 (6913)
• Quezon City, Philippines
11 Sep 22
@oahuwriter That's great to share.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
11 Sep 22
It is nice to help indeed. Whether it is small or not, it is a good feeling to help.
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@RebeccasFarm (86962)
• United States
11 Sep 22
That was too kind of you Luis.
I have shared some dollars with a woman also on the street living there long ago.
She had no teeth and was very old ..and she was grateful.
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@luisga814 (6913)
• Quezon City, Philippines
11 Sep 22
@RebeccasFarm Yes. Although, I can't share an amount match with a dollar, however, that 3 salt bread is equivalent to Php 6.00 ($0.11) only.
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@RebeccasFarm (86962)
• United States
11 Sep 22
@luisga814 Yes it is enough whatever you have at that time Luis..kindness has no amount
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@luisga814 (6913)
• Quezon City, Philippines
12 Sep 22
@RebeccasFarm yes I agree with that.
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@LindaOHio (158162)
• United States
11 Sep 22
That was very good of you to give away your food. We donate items to a charity here in town.
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@luisga814 (6913)
• Quezon City, Philippines
12 Sep 22
@LindaOHio Yes. Great to know that.
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@Kandae11 (53754)
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11 Sep 22
@luisga814 Yes we do what is best and most suitable in our own country.
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@luisga814 (6913)
• Quezon City, Philippines
11 Sep 22
@Kandae11 Yes. That's why I'm only used to provide some sort of foods instead of coins.
@luisga814 (6913)
• Quezon City, Philippines
11 Sep 22
@Kandae11 as much as I've wanted to provide them coins, I've seen that will not be helpful for them due to low value of our currency.
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@josie_ (9763)
• Philippines
11 Sep 22
It always feels good to be able to help others. Although there are professional beggars, seeing old or handicapped people asking for alms still pulls on our heartstrings. You can either ignore them and feel guilty or drop a few coins and say to yourself "my good deed for today".
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@luisga814 (6913)
• Quezon City, Philippines
11 Sep 22
@josie_ I agree that there's professional beggars out there also. But it's hard to predict about them.
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