So our way of thinking makes the difference in whether we are a Bodhisattva or an ordinary person. A Bodhisattva is awakened and always does things to benefit others, whereas ordinary people are always doing things to benefit themselves. When we do everything for others, we can get wonderful benefits, too wonderful to imagine. The kinds of giving are boundless and can be practiced any time, any day. Buddhism, the giving of wealth consists of external and internal wealth.
External wealth is comprised of worldly possessions whereas internal wealth concerns our body.
For example, organ donation is an example of the internal giving of wealth as is helping others physically. If we volunteer to help others without expectation of benefit, we are again practicing the giving of internal wealth. We can practice this giving of internal wealth all the time. This may all be difficult for a beginner to follow. The reason why ordinary people cannot attain Buddhahood is due to the two attachments of self and all knowledge.