I donated a large amount to disaster relief after the earthquake and felt good about it, but then I saw how much the CEO of that charity makes and now I wonder if I just bought myself peace of mind instead of actually helping.
More people experience this than they realize.
Discovering the gap between intention and impact can reveal that generous acts sometimes serve the giver's emotional needs more than the stated cause.
“Where Are You with Buddhist merit and the ripple of good action?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.