The only way this world can work, is the give you received, and the give you offer. Politicians and accountants don't understand. The world works because of give and take and offerings and acceptance. This has happened long before the 1800's and cowboy days.. it is the way of the human race.
Thank you for continuing the chain of survival. It should warm your heart. You and your family is well by paying it forward.
Note: Don't do it to the point you become suffering too. Just the extra you have to offer is more than plenty.