Hive-Reachout Weekly Prompt 97>>"‎‎The Test Of Charity"

Honestly, life after graduation has been a different kind of test for me.

I recently graduated from Science Laboratory Technology, and instead of things becoming easier immediately, responsibility became more real. With my father retired and a family of six to consider, I already understood that I couldn’t afford to relax. Even during my final year, I was already supporting myself, and that mindset didn’t end after graduation.

Right now, I’m in that stage where I’m trying to stand on my own—completing my clearance, pushing my projects forward, and still searching for opportunities.
So when people talk about charity, I don’t just see it as a nice idea—I see it as a real-life decision.

Because the truth is, when you are trying to survive, giving can feel difficult.

There are days I have just enough for my own needs, and someone else still comes asking for help. In moments like that, it becomes a serious question: Do I give, or do I hold on to what I have?

I’ve learned not to lie to myself I cannot always give money. But I’ve also refused to become someone who turns away completely.

I’ve come to understand that charity is not only about money.

Sometimes, it is giving your time when someone needs direction.
Sometimes, it is encouraging a friend who feels stuck.
Sometimes, it is sharing the little you have, even when it’s not convenient.
Sometimes, it is simply being available

There have been moments I gave from my little, and I felt the weight of it—but I also felt the meaning of it. That’s when I realized that real giving is not about comfort, it’s about compassion.

At the same time, I’ve learned to be wise so I don’t go broke trying to help others. This is how I balance it:

I take care of my basic needs first—because stability matters.
I give only what I can afford I don’t try to impress anyone.
I focus on impact, not size even small help counts.
And I don’t allow pressure or guilt to control my decisions.

One thing is clear to me now:
Charity is not proven when life is easy it is proven when life is hard.

In this phase of my life, my giving may be small, but it is sincere. It comes from a place of understanding struggle, not abundance.

So no, I don’t believe charity should only happen when things are convenient. If we wait for comfort, we may never truly give.

Even in my current situation, I choose to keep my heart open.

Because I believe this season will not last forever. And when things finally get better, I want to look back and know that I didn’t lose my kindness while trying to survive.

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