I love birthdays! They are the days of the year when we celebrate our individual existences on this lovely planet. By nature, I usually perform random acts of kindness habitually. But about four-five years ago on my birthday, I resolved to start a tradition of birthday giving. I began by handing my pocket money or gifts of cash to the homeless people on streets. I found it difficult to contain the elation I felt. The more I gave, the more I wanted to give!
I can’t say why I began my tradition of birthday giving but I can say there are enough humbling moments when the giving comes straight from the heart and the spontaneous connection between a stranger and me is as magical as any moment can get.