It’s December, the season of giving. It’s a time to reflect on our blessings, extend a hand to those in need, and support causes that resonate deeply with us. It’s the time when we open our hearts—and sometimes our wallets—to causes that speak to us. But let’s be honest: it’s also the time when the lines between passion and pressure can blur. Amidst goodwill and generosity, this season also brings an important lesson: charity is personal. I got calls from two people, you know the kind you get around the holidays, soliciting donations? When I said no thank you, the caller almost became belligerent. How could I not give??? A few Years ago, I used to be upset with people I knew for not donating to my personal favorite charities. Those causes meant everything to me. I couldn’t understand why they didn’t resonate with everyone else. But then, a simple conversation over chai with a dear friend shifted my perspective. I shared my disappointment about how no one in my ci...