Yesterday as I donated some pasta to a local food bank I was thanked for my donation but then it occurred to me that I was glad I could give. For I was able to give in excess of what I had instead of being the one who received this donation. I also had the ability using my hands, legs and mind to be able to contribute this gift personally instead of through a machine. Living where I lived gave me the freedom to decide whether I wanted to give or not, how much I was able to give and also a variety of choices that I could donate. Most importantly in my common day I could in someway help make someone’s day a bit better. Charity might appear only to benefit those who are direct recipient of it but the truth is it opens a whole new world to those that are giving as well.