Ever consider the morality of your choices?

I think to be a good person you have to actively make the decision to be.

I worked a lot of overtime this month, and I got more money than I had planned on my budgeting. I am itching to go on a small off-budget shopping spree, maybe commission some art of my D&D characters, but...
I don't need these things. I'm fine without the extra cash, I'll have enough money either way. Saw someone ask for like, $100 to help pay rent online, and there are always people asking for help with hospital or veterinary bills.

Noticing my own sins snap at my heels is jarring. Maybe I should add a "to donate" part to my monthly budget. Just to selfishly lighten the moral load a tiny bit off my own shoulders.

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Adaydreambeliever · 56-60, F

That's noble and you must do what's right for you.. what's right for you may not be right for someone else..

There's always someone in need.. too many someone's.. how do you choose? That's what worries me.. if you say yes to someone then someone else is left behind.. that too can be a moral dilemma

I wonder if there's a compromise? Spend some give some away.. after all you DID work for it, you put in the hours and if you don't gain some reward then you might feel less inclined to put in that kind of effort again..

Also.. I wonder.. if there aren't ways to help people and give back which don't involve money?