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		By: Pilates: The Whole Body Exercise - Four Columns of a Balanced Life		</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:39:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[[&#8230;] FI. I’ve taken The Life You Can Save pledge to donate at least 1% of my income to effective charities every year. My favorites are the Against Malaria Foundation and the Fistula Foundation. On top of [&#8230;]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[&#8230;] FI. I’ve taken The Life You Can Save pledge to donate at least 1% of my income to effective charities every year. My favorites are the Against Malaria Foundation and the Fistula Foundation. On top of [&#8230;]</p>
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		By: Work 100 Hours a week - Four Columns of a Balanced Life		</title>
		<link>https://fourcolumnsofabalancedlife.com/charitable-giving/#comment-73736</link>

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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:49:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[[&#8230;] pay for someone at the restaurant or for the person behind you at the drive-through, donate to a charity, buy ethical goods, invest in companies that are corporate, social and ethically responsible, [&#8230;]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[&#8230;] pay for someone at the restaurant or for the person behind you at the drive-through, donate to a charity, buy ethical goods, invest in companies that are corporate, social and ethically responsible, [&#8230;]</p>
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		By: A Doctor Appointment - Four Columns of a Balanced Life		</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:51:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[[&#8230;] those other traits you mentioned necessary for that? Without kindness, compassion, gratitude, and charity, there can be no peace. In my opinion, when we are able to instill a love and understanding of [&#8230;]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[&#8230;] those other traits you mentioned necessary for that? Without kindness, compassion, gratitude, and charity, there can be no peace. In my opinion, when we are able to instill a love and understanding of [&#8230;]</p>
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		By: Tony Ramolo: Household Budget - Four Columns of a Balanced Life		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tony Ramolo: Household Budget - Four Columns of a Balanced Life]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 13:50:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[[&#8230;] Be active and look after your health.  Be a part of your community and be sure to give back.  Volunteer.  Investing in yourself will generate ever greater financial and personal [&#8230;]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[&#8230;] Be active and look after your health.  Be a part of your community and be sure to give back.  Volunteer.  Investing in yourself will generate ever greater financial and personal [&#8230;]</p>
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		By: 10 Secrets to Happiness - Four Columns of a Balanced Life		</title>
		<link>https://fourcolumnsofabalancedlife.com/charitable-giving/#comment-42868</link>

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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2023 15:34:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[[&#8230;] has shown that giving to charity and volunteering activates the pleasure centers in the brain. When we volunteer our time to an [&#8230;]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[&#8230;] has shown that giving to charity and volunteering activates the pleasure centers in the brain. When we volunteer our time to an [&#8230;]</p>
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		By: Happiness - Four Columns of a Balanced Life		</title>
		<link>https://fourcolumnsofabalancedlife.com/charitable-giving/#comment-42717</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Happiness - Four Columns of a Balanced Life]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 14:37:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[[&#8230;] I&#8217;m just another girl next door.  A font of beaches and forests.  A couple of years ago, I faced some health issues, that confined me to my home. That was the time when I started my journey as a homepreneur. My first home business was a recruitment agency (I have a background in HR). This venture did well. But I wanted to do something more. More than just “work”. [&#8230;]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[&#8230;] I&#8217;m just another girl next door.  A font of beaches and forests.  A couple of years ago, I faced some health issues, that confined me to my home. That was the time when I started my journey as a homepreneur. My first home business was a recruitment agency (I have a background in HR). This venture did well. But I wanted to do something more. More than just “work”. [&#8230;]</p>
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		By: The True Meaning of Christmas: Less Presents - More Presence - Four Columns of a Balanced Life		</title>
		<link>https://fourcolumnsofabalancedlife.com/charitable-giving/#comment-42518</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The True Meaning of Christmas: Less Presents - More Presence - Four Columns of a Balanced Life]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2022 14:57:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[[&#8230;] I&#8217;ll quote a well-known equation, 100% of your money should at least be divided like this, 10% give, 10% save, 80% live. If you can start there and increase the 10% part incrementally, you&#8217;ll [&#8230;]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[&#8230;] I&#8217;ll quote a well-known equation, 100% of your money should at least be divided like this, 10% give, 10% save, 80% live. If you can start there and increase the 10% part incrementally, you&#8217;ll [&#8230;]</p>
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		By: whygirlsareweird		</title>
		<link>https://fourcolumnsofabalancedlife.com/charitable-giving/#comment-42034</link>

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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2021 20:43:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I give a lot to the animal rescues I work with - my time AND money! I want to make sure animals have good homes and want for nothing.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I give a lot to the animal rescues I work with &#8211; my time AND money! I want to make sure animals have good homes and want for nothing.</p>
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		By: Lory		</title>
		<link>https://fourcolumnsofabalancedlife.com/charitable-giving/#comment-41968</link>

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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:23:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is such an important post. I am teaching my sons about the importance of volunteering and charity. Not only to help others, but to help you develop compassion and caring for others. It feels pretty amazing to know you have helped others, too.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is such an important post. I am teaching my sons about the importance of volunteering and charity. Not only to help others, but to help you develop compassion and caring for others. It feels pretty amazing to know you have helped others, too.</p>
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		By: Krysten Quiles		</title>
		<link>https://fourcolumnsofabalancedlife.com/charitable-giving/#comment-41902</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Krysten Quiles]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:53:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I typically donate to the animal rescue I foster for, it really helps the animals.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I typically donate to the animal rescue I foster for, it really helps the animals.</p>
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