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Why Generous People Still Struggle With Lifestyle Guilt

I give away twenty percent of my income but still buy expensive clothes and eat at nice restaurants and I feel like a hypocrite every time someone praises my generosity.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The gap between our charitable commitments and our personal consumption can create persistent shame that undermines the joy and meaning we seek through giving.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Philanthropy — giving as legacy strategy?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.