Today is Boxing Day
in many parts of the world.
Boxing Day was historically
a day to box sh*t up
(leftovers, etc)
to give to needy people.
I carry on that tradition
by boxing up
gently used
or unwanted new
sh*t
to give to charity shops.
I clear out sh*t.
I free space
for the new year,
for all the sh*t
that will accompany
those exciting projects.
And I pass along
the unwanted sh*t
to people/entities
that will benefit from it.
Box your unwanted sh*t up.
Give it a new home.
If you’re in the happy position
where you want to give back,
you might be considering
giving to charity.
There are a gazillion
different charities
in this wonderful world.
They each have
their own causes
and their own unique ways
of interacting
with donors.
Think about the causes
you are passionate
about helping.
Craft a list
of all charities associated
with those causes.
Then start eliminating
charities
from that list.
How do you enjoy helping?
I like donating funds
anonymously, for example.
Eliminate all charities
that don’t offer that option.
How do you like
to be contacted?
I like to only
be contacted
by email.
How do you like
to be recognized
for your donation?
A loved one
likes to receive
membership perks.
Narrow down the list.
Do your research on
each perspective charity.
This is similar
to how you’d do
your research on
a perspective business partner.
Google the charity.
Look for red flags.
Ask if trusted people
have interacted with the charity, etc.
Then test one of the remaining charities
with a small donation.
Pay attention
to how you FEEL
after giving to the charity.
Giving to charity
should make you feel good.
You should be happier
after giving
than you were before giving.
That is a sign
the charity is right for you.
There are many different charities.
Choose one that works for YOU.