I'm the wife of a Porsche owning Pelicanite and I often read things of interest here without comment. But this subject is most compelling, and THANK YOU for keeping it out of PARF
Personally, I really enjoy giving - helping the sick, infirm or elderly; mentoring at-risk teens. For me, the common thread that makes helping a genuine pleasure is recognizing in these persons a willingness to be giving themselves. Anyone can have a life event that can make them feel thrown down. And anyone can lose perspective for awhile when life is pressing in particularly hard. But those who are inclined to be giving themselves? Your time is never wasted with them.