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Host a couch surfer from https://couchsurfing.org, especially one a less-than-rich country.

I hosted a person from poor country in my San Francisco apartment. They had traveled here on a paid trip for a tech conference. They asked where they could buy food for less than one dollar per meal. It turned out they only had $6 to pay for their entire stay in San Francisco, including public transit fair for a return to the airport (which costs almost $10). I don't stress about finding money to pay for food or public transit, and occasionally being the one who has more helps me balance out feelings envy when I see people who have more than I do.



In other words, volunteering and helping the needy brings happiness to everyone involved and sets up paths to success for all.

Keep some old shoes or take your restaurant leftovers with you to give to that next homeless guy at the intersection


If you like to be extra generous, buy them a new pair of shoes or a meal of their choosing.


If you have the ability to do so, I agree. However those old pair of shoes in your closet can be quickly dropped in your car for future reference




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