How I Donate
When I started the first draft of this publication, I was thinking about actually sharing the list of companies and individuals that I support. But during the editing, I realized that this wasn’t how I wanted it. I just want to formulate the system of how my donations are made.
I believe that the act of giving should come along with a pure intention. Speaking metaphysically, it’s a charged load of psychic energy (as a feeling of love, compassion, and care) that I give willingly, not just money. Hence, I agree that good actions should be done in silence. Because talking breaches the energy and makes it cheaper.
So, no lists. But there goes my system.
When I’m facing new causes, discovering interesting projects, or reading publications that resonate with my life principles, I put a note to it into the special list. At the end of each month, I make a review and select those projects that still make me feel grateful. This is how I avoid impulsive or unweighted actions and, as I hope, make wiser decisions. It can also be applied to other situations, i.e. with people on the streets. I leave the right not to give money when I don’t feel sincere about it. The feeling of guilt is not what I want to convey along with my contribution. I prefer to take my time until I’m ready for a thoughtful action.
Thus, at the end of the month, I share the funds equally between chosen recipients. And the process starts again.
I define a fixed amount relative to my current financial situation. Being a freelancer, I have a variable income, hence it’s more convenient for me to adjust donation limits every month. I can say that 5% feels like a good reference point.
Whenever I save money by canceling a subscription or moving away to cheaper software, I move half of those funds to a fixed monthly donation budget. This is my way of sharing the benefits I’m getting from following my principles.
Hence, I choose to give:
- Regularly
- Thoughtfully
- Silently
- With an open heart and positive feelings