I am a pretty stubborn guy. So, on the 335th day of 2015 (12/1/15), which was trumpeted as #GivingTuesday, I actually did not make any charitable donations. Not because I do not believe in charity, anyone who knows me knows I love to give to people and organizations in need. But I do admit to be resentful of the commercialization of the art of giving in that now Giving Tuesday is a "thing" like Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It bothers me. But, what I cannot deny is that giving to people and organizations fosters connections with the people who serve and the people who are served. And it makes me feel good to give, just not on #GivingTuesday. I will give the other 364 days of the year, not because someone tells me to, but because I want to.
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