Is It Better To Give Than To Receive?

Take a deep breath and blow it all out.  Now keep it that way.  Don't inhale.  Don't receive.  What do you notice happening in your body?  How long are you able to keep it up?  Most of us grew up hearing the cliche that it is better to give than to receive and for every incredible gift we get there is a faint stench of guilt marring the excitement and joy.

Look at the laws of our earth.  Plants take in water, nutrients, and sunlight and in return they give off oxygen for us. Some of them give beautiful blooms, healing properties, or food.  There is no giving without receiving.  We can't survive without taking in breath and giving it back.  If both things have to be in place in order for the other to exist, how can one be better than the other?

How many times have you given someone a compliment and they tell you you're wrong?  It doesn't take long before you learn your lesson and stop complimenting them.  They can't receive it.

I recently learned that the original translation of the phrase, "It is better to give than to receive" is actually "It is better to be in A POSITION to give than A POSITION to need to receive."  It changes the nuances doesn't it?

I have never met a person who didn't long for more.  We are created for abundance and joy.  In relationships,  in Spiritual connection, in finances, in time.  I encourage you to practice receiving this week.  When you get a compliment breathe it in and let it land in your heart.  If you find a coin on the road celebrate it. Notice how much more you have to give at the end of the week when you let God fill you up.

(Concepts adapted from Millionaire Mind Intensive and "The Go Giver.")