GIVING OF YOURSELF
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We all know how great it feels to receive gifts.
However, the joy of getting is short-lived. Our lives are richer when we share,
and that great inner satisfaction comes from helping others to better their
lives. . Giving of our possessions is a little easier to understand because
when we just do that we’re aware of just parting with stuff. The exchange
can be really empty because there isn’t a depth of relating that is
present. Sometimes the ego comes in and says; “Why are you giving what is
yours? What are we gaining from it? Will I be losing what I worked hard to get?”
Truly giving from the heart fills your life with joy and nourishes your soul.
Giving provides an intrinsic reward that’s far more valuable than the gift
Giving takes you out of yourself and allows you to expand beyond earthly
limitations.
Academic research and thousands of years of human history confirm that
achieving meaning, fulfillment, and happiness in life comes from making others
happy, and not from being self-centered.
Why give?
When people are asked why they give, the readiest answers include: God
wants me to; I feel better about myself; others need, and I have; I want to
share; it’s only right. The question I would ask is how did you feel? I imagine
you felt very pleased with yourself and happy inside. It has been my experience
that when you’re focused on giving to others you’re less likely to become
consumed by your own concerns and challenges. Giving provides an opportunity to
look beyond our own world and see the bigger picture. A great perspective can
be achieved by stepping out of our own world and venturing into the world of
other people. Your worries and challenges may not seem as significant when
compared to other people’s situations.
The act of giving kindles self-esteem and brings happiness. Scientists have
discovered that happiness is related to how much gratitude you show.
The power of giving
Giving is one of the best investments you can make towards achieving
genuine happiness. True giving comes from the heart, with no expectation of
reciprocation. You’ll find that the more you give, the more you’ll receive. The
power of giving is manifested in the kindness and generosity that you bestow on
someone else. When you give to another unselfishly, it is love expressed at its
purest form. The power of giving, according to neuroscience, is that it feels
good.
If you find yourself feeling unhappy, try making someone else happy and see
what happens. If you’re feeling empty and unfulfilled, try doing some
meaningful and worthwhile work and see how you feel. The catch is that you must
do this work with passion and enthusiasm.
The rewards of giving are priceless. If you want to have happiness, you
need to give happiness. If you want love, you need to give love. It is only in
giving that you receive. No matter what your circumstances in life, you have
the ability to give. I encourage you to look for opportunities where you can
give and help others. The gift of joy will come to you when you give of
yourself to others. That’s what life is all about. Let’s practice and commit
our lives to giving. Try it! It works!
So whether it’s
a friend in need of a listening ear or a family member in need of a helping
hand, don’t underestimate the incredible gift you have to offer of …
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Just being there.
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Just showing up
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Just listening
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Just showing you care
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Just giving that hug
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That smile
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That helping hand
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That pat on the back
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That word of encouragement…
Here's to a life full of Abundance!
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