So many opportunities

Have you ever noticed how we are surrounded by opportunities to "do good?" Just today I was offered three opporunities to give money to needy causes, three more opportunities to engage in volunteer activities, and two chances to rescue a pet.  For the record, over the years of my married and child raising years I have housed, loved and cared for two dogs, five cats, two hamsters, four white mice, a boa constrictor (briefly) and an occasional gold fish.  All of them were rescue pets one way or another, so when I was presented today with the possibility of adopting a three legged cat or a retired racing grayhound, I told myself a firm no! I also held my tongue and didn't volunteer for another church committee, and best of all, I did not pull out my checkbook or credit card to donate to any cause.  I should feel like Scrooge I guess but actually I find that the longer I live the easier it is to say no.  I'm not sure why that is (common sense perhaps) but I'm OK with that.