Charity: Helping others or ourselves?

Filed under: Fundraising — Rob Bloom at 3:45 pm on Thursday, January 28, 2010

In his recent New York Times article, Op-Ed columnist, Nicholas D. Kristoff presents us with two types of people. One who seems to “have it all”; good looks, wealth, a great job, freedom to travel, etc. The other has a more modest life, yet devotes a portion of their life to helping others, giving to charities.

Most people would think that the person “with it all” would be happier but research shows “giving” brings oneself pleasure similar to that of food and even sex. As it turns out, helping others is one of the most selfish things you can do.

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