Hi
Watching Comic Relief on Friday night was very entertaining, but the short films of the people they are trying to help made me feel quite uncomfortable. Yes, I give to charity out of my pay, I sponsor a child in the 3rd World and I give ad hoc to several other charities, but is it enough?
As I sat watching a family of 14 in a one room hut, often with nothing to eat, that pair of trainers and trousers I'd bought that day, seemed a bit excessive.
I've worked for my money and I'm fortunate enough in that I have no debts to pay other than my mortgage, so am I wrong to want to spend it on myself? I don't go mad, but it makes you think about what do you really need to buy when you already have clothes to keep you warm, food to eat and a roof over your head?
Come on Cat Lady. You never have too much. You have what you have. If people in other parts of the world have less then that is life. If you feel that you need to help them out that is your choice. If you feel that you want to give more then do so, but you are not under any obligation other than from yourself. Me, I hardly ever give to charity other than medical ones. That way I can help anybody wherever they are.
Don't feel pressured or anxious about giving or not giving it is entirely your choice.