When it comes to giving and receiving, our hearts desire harmony, allowing us to enjoy a more fulfilling life.
By Peggy Lindsey
Many of us give of ourselves easily, every day. The needs of others rank high on our lists, and we do whatever we can to ensure those needs are met. We offer no hesitation, because it is meaningful for us to give of ourselves to others, and most of the time we experience joy in our giving.
Receiving, on the other hand, is nothing short of a struggle! We pride ourselves on being able to accomplish tasks on our own, to sort out our own issues without support, and we downplay the simplest of compliments. Somehow, we feel unworthy or weak to receive the vital relief that assistance brings, or the warm attention when appreciated by others.
Life is all above balance. Too much of one thing, and not enough of another often has us running in circles. This lopsided approach will always result in parts of ourselves being out of sync. We are out of step in the dance with life. When it comes to giving and receiving, our hearts desire harmony, allowing us to enjoy a more fulfilling life.
As Doreen Virtue explains, “A balance of giving and receiving is essential to keeping your energy, mood, and motivation at a consistently high level.”
If you struggle with receiving, here are few tips to help you find balance:
- Do something nice for yourself
- Saying “thank you” to compliments without sabotaging them
- Say “Yes!” to assistance
- When offering acts of kindness to others, allow them to reciprocate
As you learn to receive gracefully, know that you are worthy of love and appreciation! And by accepting graciously the gifts from others, we allow them the experience of joy in their giving!
Peggy Lindsey is a Master Teacher of Arcing Light Energy Healing, a Professional Life Coach, and an Angel Intuitive. Peggy’s passion is assisting others on their journey toward happy, healthy lives by empowering them to live more joyfully and consciously. She created her business On Angels’ Wings Healing and Coaching in 2012 and currently practices in Sedona, Arizona. She can be reached at 928-273-8447. For more info, visit www.onangelswingshealing.com.
