Sharing the Pain.

Have you ever come across a thought as to, "What difference am I making to the society?"

I believe most of you might have. If not- do give it a thought. 

Believe me it doesn't cost much to think. Seriously.
So if you do happen to think as to what you could do. Considering your busy schedule, you don't even have time for your self - how would you find time for others? Well there are ways, provided you are willing to walk the talk that your mind churns.

One such passing thought that struck me and I want to impress upon you is that we could always donate something, right?
And you'd say,wow- you told me something I did not know.
Well the hitch comes at a point to decide how much do you shell out considering your own unending needs and wants. Then there is a pool of expectations from your loved ones: parents, family, cousins, your girlfriend.

So what do you do? You want to do something for the society and look good in your own eyes. Something to brag about when ever you get a chance to,Hmm, well the concept I am talking about here is called 'Sharing the Pain'
 

 

Now please don't get scared here. It isn't as hurtful as it sounds.

I believe that at all points of time in this life- there is some one more pained than yourself. I propose you to just give a supporting hand to lessen the burden off somebody's shoulder.
Now how to do so is what you ask?
 

It's pretty simple- try to identify what are your needs and the line of divide between comfort and luxury. All you have to do is to opt for options that come under the umbrella of comfort instead of luxury. With the money that you save in the process - you write it off to charity/  donation. Simple. That way you are relieved of the dilemma whether you are giving too less or too much. What you have actually done is shared somebody's pain by refraining yourself from luxury - sounds tough does it, eh?

Let's take an example- you have the option to choose between an A/C Volvo bus or a sleeper class in a train. Suppose for a moment you believed in this concept and decided to go for this so called pain-share thing. You would be saving anywhere around 250- 1200 bucks in the process depending upon the journey you make. With that money you could buy 5-25 sumptuous meals for the needy or buy 10 t-shirts for orphans - the list stretches with your imagination. Here you could do something big by saving this money weekly and sum up saving a few grands in a quarter or half an year to support a child's education.(FYI it is just INR 3000 per year for a child.)

Please don't misunderstand this process as to devoid yourself from pleasures and sharing it for other's temporary happiness.You could do this once in a while, twice or more depending on how much pain you can take. To make this process a more than once kind of a scenario- I suggest you could give up on one weekends booze/ expensive buffet, probably a recliner seat movie or cheese popcorn. It shouldn't make much of a difference because you would anyways go and have it on the next one.

Then there are some luxuries you just cannot give up- I want a Tommy watch- go ahead and buy it - it is your money. Treat yourself, do not feel guilt in buying something expensive for yourself, neither develop conflict when parting away with a desire for someone else. But then you could always shell out on the not-so-necessary next cheaper Fastrack watch you may think of buying.
What's in it for you?  You feel damn goooood.
You actually made a difference and the benefit is passed on to those who cannot afford a basic need. So it is a win-win.
Do leave comments and let me know whether it clicks through! Cheers to humanity!