The Power Of Giving And Receiving
The symbiosis of giving and receiving lies at the heart of what we call life. And your role on either side of this interaction can open doors to amazing new opportunities.
By giving to others without expecting a return we make the world a better place. You could give food to the needy, give time to someone who needs to talk, give love to a stranger on the street through a smile, give value to your customers by over-delivering on your promises, or whatever the case may be.
This open transfer of energy attracts like activity from those around us and the Universe itself. By giving freely you vibrate generosity and life tends to give freely back to you.
On the other side of the coin, being a good receiver not only allows you to benefit from the kindness of the world, it allows others to experience the joy of giving. This part of the equation is often missed.
Most people will actually argue with someone who wants to give them something. How many times have you refused to allow someone else to pay for your lunch, for instance?
Not long ago I was in line at the grocery store. I saw two men in line. One fellow kindly threw his friend’s bag of candy on the counter and paid for it.
Instead of being thankful, the fellow on the receiving end began to argue. Despite his friend’s insistence that he relax and just take the candy, this fellow threw his money on the counter and left the store.
Not only did this gentleman make an ass of himself over a bag of candy, he deprived his friend of the joy of giving. Perhaps more importantly, he vibrated strongly from a place of non-receiving.
I happen to know the guy who was miffed by his friend’s attempt to buy his candy. He works hard on a construction crew and will never make more money than what his boss decides he is worth.
And if his attitude toward life is anything like what he displayed in the store that day he is NOT open to receiving more than what he currently has. This is so critical - I hope the reader grasps the value of my point!
Being a good receiver is a must if you really plan to live an abundant life. If you make a point to decline the generosity of others you are saying to divinity “I do not want more.”
Whether it’s an offer to buy your bag of candy, a compliment about the way you look, or an invitation to get in front of somebody at the checkout line, be a good receiver and take the gift!
I believe a balance is needed between giving and taking. And I believe people who are happily ready to do both (give and receive) will always be more prosperous than people who are either stingy and won’t give or insecure and won’t receive.
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