Too Generous?

This topic is something that I laugh about simply because I don't consider myself even wealthy enough to have enough to be called generous. Yet I do give my fair share especial when I see a genuine need. Can't help it, I love giving as much, or perhaps even slightly more than the next person. I've been a victim of having little before so I can relate to a timely intervention.

Something quite amusing happened a few days ago though. I was reflecting on my spending in the month so far and I discovered that I have given out quite a bit. It is a blessing and it certainly makes me feel good. But, there is a BUT. I reflected on some of the reasons I did give and the majority was unprovoked and spontaneous. It is of course a good thing to be generous as money is fleeting, but as am currently facing a slight liquidity squeeze it made me wonder if I've bitten off slightly more than what I can chew.

When I need a financial intervention, I usually cry out and there's not many people I can genuinely turn to. So I try to ensure that rarely ever happens. Perhaps it is paramount to be the foremost beneficiary of our own generiosity? I wonder if giving should ever be structured or remain spontaneous. One thing is for sure though, the only working formula for me is one that ensures I myself don't go looking for an intervention.