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The Challenge of Contributing I didn’t expect a post about contributing time, energy, or money to need this many rewrites—but here we are. Contributing is complicated, personal, and often more emotive than we realise. This reflection is offered thoughtfully, knowing this is a subject many of us feel more than we explain.  It can be difficult, no matter the context.  To give is to offer something of ourselves, and very often that is something we hold dear. When we are invited to give, it can touch sensitive and vulnerable places within us. The more precious what we hold feels, the more challenging it can be to release it. This may involve our time, finances, or even a gift or strength we rely on to cope with the demands of life. The Feelings That Sit Beneath Giving Such moments can stir a range of emotions. Feelings of guilt, reluctance, weariness, or even quiet dread may surface. For some, the natural desire to give generously is held in tension with a deep instinct ...