On a request from the lovely Ashima (from Lime ‘n’ Lemony), I had penned down a post for Volunteer Weekly, with whom she is associated closely. She is one person who inspires me with her simple & thoughtful words & deeds. And thanks to blogging that I met her!! Anyways, after some edits & awesome pictures from her side, the post is up today. Here is an excerpt –
“I feel I’m privileged. I feel it’s an opportunity that I can share. Most often I have shared by helping out with specific needs. I bought clothes; I bought food; I bought things that were needed and I took it along with the non-material things like a big smile and a happy heart!
But recently I have faced the question of whether it is just better to give cash? The confusion came during a recent interaction with two little girls begging in the streets of Goa…..read more.“
You can read the full post here. And do come back here to give me your thoughts/feedback. 😀
Thanks a lot Ashima, for featuring me on Volunteer Weekly! I look forward to more such association! 🙂
Related link:
http://www.volunteerweekly.org/its-a-matter-of-happiness/
Hmmm….thats really thought provoking. And I swear by your concluding lines – “to give or not to give is really a matter of the heart”. Great going girl 😀
it really is a matter of the heart 🙂
Hey! It’s a good deed but I often give food to them since I don’t want them to sleep on an empty stomach and being beaten up by the ghouls.
to each his own……..after all its a matter of conccern and love for a fellow being – food or money it really does not matter. andd above all, you should feel good doing it 🙂
Point noted:)
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Thanks for sharing your lovely thoughts! 🙂 And kudos to blogging that it connected both of us 🙂
yes, blogging rocks! 😉
Always try to be happy.. 🙂
thanks…..I try to be 😀
Hmm.. thought provoking post..
But yes, at the end of the day – being happy and content is what matters!
Stay happy always! 🙂
thanks dear! 🙂