You and I both know that we always tend to want to receive much more than we want to give. Sometimes we do the checks and balances in our head and analyze when we are “due” for a good amount of receiving.
Your thoughts could include…
…I just keep on giving and it feels like I am getting nothing out of it… There is nothing in this for me…
That last part “There is nothing in this for me…” is where the problem tends to lie in all of us. You can feel like you deserve something in return when you give. That can be both financial, emotional and physical giving. Whether you donate money, spend quality time with others or volunteer and do labor intensive work… it’s all giving. It’s always time and energy well spent.
How can we understand the true value of giving and what it actually means to give? Where do we find the beating heart of giving within us?
Giving is not a trade off. It is simply an act of generosity with no selfish intent.
Generosity is not meant to be a tool for personal gain, but ironically, it has it’s own unique return into your life. A return you do not expect. I can’t tell you what it will be, but I can guarantee it will be awesome. When you give selflessly to others it’s not a game with points anymore. You have to stop keeping score. Keeping score is for players. I don’t know about you, but being a player is just about the hustle. It makes life a game. That’s no life to live.
Give for the sake of generosity. Give because it makes your life have worth. A worth in your heart and not in your pocket. It doesn’t have to be money. It can be a strong friendship. It can be a helping hand. It doesn’t have to be complex. Just give and don’t think about the return. It’s that simple. People will see that in you. They see how genuine you are. Your heart will grow and your spirit will be glad.
Giving is about joy. Go on. Be joyful.
