Re: 2 misconceptions
A hungry person true does not care why they are being fed may I add that it is a selfless act in most cases. An act IMO that invokes ego would be one that would require any strings with it. I would say when one places conditions it becomes a service or type of behavior expected out of the person no longer an act of charity but an act of obedience or service requested. Two different types of what many call charity. Also when one gloats about such charity or brags it is no longer charity but an act that invoked self. One difference again my opinion if one tells the story to encourage others this changes it to disclosure and not ego tripping. Much has to do with intention of anything said or done.
Great thoughts on the cookies Acora I would have been thrilled for my mum or dad to have baked cookies or us to have done so together. After reviewing this thread and many of the posts I personally do not see many differences among the people involved here and elsewhere. Great to air this out in the open. Whatever pathway one chooses it is freely theirs to choose and does not really matter how they go about it really.
Love & Peace
Trish
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