We put two things into the world – direct impact and influence. When we give until it hurts, we damage our influence for we now hurt, and our influence with those around us suffers. Giving should only be done while it remains a joy, and we should feel no guilt for NOT giving even if we are happy and blessed while others suffer. We cannot save the whole world, and attempting to do so hurts all those we encounter around us in our daily lives because of the negative energy we now carry – they pay that forward and our local influence grows trading a problem afar for a problem in our own back yard. Balance your joy of giving with your joy of having to maximize your personal happiness through personal pleasure in combination with the pleasure of sharing with others. No more guilt for you; no more pain for them: be happy.