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Are you one of many people that still struggle with creating success in your life? Struggle no more - you have 2 very powerful tools awaiting your command…
Many people think that they can only be grateful for what they have and spend much time moping and obsessing over what they don’t have. When you think in terms of “not having”, you get more “not having”. Let’s take a different approach…
Think about what you want. Experience having what you really want. Feel how you feel having what you want. Now, be grateful for having what you want. Feel how grateful and happy you are to have those things in your life that you truly desire. Doesn’t that feel different - better?!
“The simple practice of being grateful in advance will bring into your life everything that you want.”
Let’s talk about how giving plays an important role in receiving. You already know that giving what you want more of brings it back to you in greater and greater quantities. They key here is the “intent” of your giving. Do you give to be of service to others or do you give only to get? Be aware, giving with the intent of getting back is not giving. When you give, do it freely and to benefit the receiver.
Do you recognize how good you feel when you give to others - in time, money, gifts, attention? That powerful vibration that you’re putting out brings you back more of the same. Remember to always give before you receive. You wouldn’t expect to be paid for work you haven’t completed, would you? The same applies to all forms of giving.
So what about the other half of giving - receiving…
Many people are very good at giving but have a difficult time receiving. That’s because there’s a misconception that to give is good, to receive is selfish. You are entitled to have everything you want in life - it is your birthright. When you refuse to receive, you break down the natural flow of benefit for yourself and the giver. You’re essentially pushing away that which you wish for and saying, “No, I changed my mind. I really don’t want that.” Imagine how the receiver feels when you refuse their gift? How would you feel?
November 26th, 2008 at 6:53 am
I give because giving makes me feel happy. I believe the more you give the more you get. But giving has to be unconditional.
Happy Thanksgiving!