Talking to my BFF today we laughed and giggled about the joy we get from giving others gifts during this time of the year, but also all year around,
It is in the joy of giving that some find joy without even one expectation of anything in return!!!
Since giving and receiving are both sometimes so a part of our lives we sometimes find that we have our hands open in a kind of expectation and yes, we also find ourselves full of disappointment when we do not receive enough because of our expectation of what should be received. This however can be changed for the better!
When we give our intentions are pure in thought of creating an amazing smile to those receiving. We also hope that the receiving party enjoys said gift and therefore has a moment of joy!
Now let’s go to the next step if you let go of the idea of receiving a gift based on giving one then your gift is truly that of needing nothing in return and that of pure intention of just giving!
When we give with an expectation of receiving then our gifts stop being that of who you are a person without expectations and become that of a person expecting something in return after giving a gift, or for that matter expecting something after every act of giving no matter the reasoning! Come on most reading this know this to be true with expectations of an easier time at work or a raise or more opportunities (gift to boss)
Try letting go of your expectations around this time of the year and then more that to everyday. Letting go of expectations can help you stop weighing the gifts you give against those you have received.
Giving then simply becomes a profoundly act of joy that’s stands alone. Separated from any conditional outcome and you will learn how to appreciate the act of receiving too.
Peace and Happiness
Shugar
