There is a circle in life that includes giving and receiving. I have been guilty of wanting only to give, and of falling into the trap of “paying back” what I have received. This is the sneaky ego that wants to be independent and keeps score. It may be a belief that it is selfish to receive, or that we are not worthy. It allows us to only be the giver, and causes feelings of discomfort when required to receive. It can be difficult to learn to receive, and also to ask for help. Some of us have deep seated beliefs that require us to prove ourselves, to show that we don’t need help and can do it on our own. But come back to the circle, if you do not open yourself to receiving, and are always giving, you are interfering with the circle and the living, synchronistic energy that happens when we are in the flow. If you only give and do not open yourself to receiving, you cannot fully experience the freedom and joy that comes with learning to give fully without conditions.
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Hi! I love you article! TNKS!!!
Thank you Jesika!
I think my biggest fear when it comes to writing is that readers won’t like what I write. I have had to remind myself that I write first to glorify God. I write for me – to help me process life’s stretch marks. Then I write for others.
Hi Mike- I know what you mean, writing is intensely personal, and I know that not everyone wants to hear what I have to say. What helps me is to know that if just one person reads it and it resonates with them, that makes it all worthwhile. We can never know the full impact we have on others, it can be just one small thing that makes a huge difference in someone’s life or perspective. That’s why I write 🙂
Love, Denica