The gift of giving

When we help others do something, we feel content. We help serve a higher purpose. Yet we are afraid of giving. Why is it so?

Do you feel people come to you only when they are in need?

Do they not try to give back to you in their own small way?

They do. They don't, or some times some of us fail to appreciate it.

Why do people fail at giving, or at respecting those who give

People are worried about their life, their problems, their future.

Some lack the time, some the concern.

A few lack the enthusiasm, and a few lack understanding of the difference it can make

How to make sure you give back to those who made a difference:

Look into your life, retrospect.

Have you done justice to those who made it beautiful? Those who undeniably stand by you without expecting anything in return?

Call them now, thank them today.Thank them again. If you feel embarrassed in doing so explicitly, just tell them how they made a difference,how they help you smile.

Or just greet them, share your thoughts, try and alleviate their pain, their concern, be their for them, make them a part of your happiness, for they helped you in plight. Don't just do this once do this again. And again. Help keep relationships warm (More on this later ;) )

 Apologize, Connect, Renew, Rejuvenate, don't let go, don't take them for granted ( Well..lots more later ;))

Why it makes sense to give anyway :

Don't think of people as travelers who take shade from you, the tree.

Think about the candle that illuminates the darkest of places. It takes darkness head on.

When you are the light, you need not fear darkness. The darkness in people, the darkness in ignorance. 

In absence of light, darkness comes into play. You need not explain to people why they need you. They realize it in the absence of your advice.

But we must first understand the darkness caused by our own shadow. We must understand our craving for recognition, for appreciation.

How to appreciate the gift even better

Give away something you need, something you cherish. 

There is no virtue in giving away what you don't treasure.

Treasure the innocent bliss that makes its way to you when you do this. This is more profound to the soul than the recognition you seek , understand it, feel it, and respect it.

Do not belittle the power bestowed upon you, this gift of giving.

Give, and help other give.

Cheers and smiles :) :D

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