Adoption
(sorry, drunk)
I’ve almost worked it out.
Adoption of babies is such a big deal that many prospective adopted parents miss out.
We want to give our love to those who are not our own flesh and blood. It is a real thing.
But you could argue that such generosity could be clouded by feelings of ownership and “look at me”.
Why not take it to the next level. Where your world has no idea of what you are doing. Your giving is purely something felt by you and the recipient.
I have had a few odd occasions where my helping someone was not broadcast, and the story stayed in my head, and I walked taller because of it.
It is the difference between giving $5 to a homeless person, and giving $5 to a homeless person and not telling anyone you did that.
No. it isn’t so simple. I have a workaround. Build up all of your giving and one day tell someone. It could be 5 years of giving. Be driven by the future admission.
Adopting a baby is relatively easy. There are other forms of adoption one can take. Less rewarding forms in terms of accolades. But rewarding just as much.
Make a friend with someone who doesn’t have friends. Hold hands with someone who snarls at the world.