Is philanthropy for everybody?

The question whether or not to give back to society is a topic that's been debated upon by countless scholars, theologians, institutions and lay people throughout the history of our country.

On one hand, scholars argue that the very act of generosity is endangering the less fortunate because they gain no advantage in the exchange. The more we give alms to them, the less they would likely participate with their own well being. On another school of thought, they say, that generosity is giving people a chance to live in dignity.

Whatever your side is on this issue, I suggest you find the time to sit yourself down and scrutinize your thoughts some more.

Although, this particular advocacy is a rarity now a days, we can still find one or two people in our circle that genuinely participates on these endeavors. You see, the cruel modern world doesn't give you any reason at all to even think about extending yourself in the service of others. One is simply unable to substantiate one's own means during their entire productive years, ergo, they have a ready made excuse.

In most of today's youth, it is no longer hip to bore nobility and generosity. More and more people have become obsessed with their own successes and feels that they have earned every right not to share what they have.

Another modern blunder that I cannot fully comprehend is the fact that now a days, bigotry and anti socialism reigns free within our society. All of a sudden, the segregation of classes and social standing became sensationalized overnight. It is just no longer fashionable to be identified as a philanthropist.

More often than not, people who engage in social preponderance are branded as old fashion or downright stupid, because earning enough for yourself alone will take you a lifetime to accomplish, so why even bother, so they say.

Again, due to our country's socio-political and economic condition, any charitable act given is interpreted as being tainted with a personal agenda or subscribing to other illicit goals, further adding injury to the already fickle minds of the filipino people.

Financial freedom is everybody's problem. Money is now the driving force in our so-called modern society. Everybody for himself - that's the new anthem!

Whether or not you are included in the lucky 10% of the population, who’s born with a golden spoon, or you belong with the rest of us, everyone needs to do their own part to encourage philanthropy and social responsibility.

We should aspire to better ourselves not because we dream of bigger sums or grander schemes. We should always consider the truth that we are all here for a purpose. That purpose is to share your God given gifts to others.

Admittedly, we are a crying shame compared to what our society was once before, but with everyone pitching their own little share, overtime, that little share will be big enough for you, me, and everyone else. Then, maybe, our country might have a chance.