Hello Everyone and welcome to my Soul Inspirations
Many people have no problem being givers, but when it’s time to receive, I think that some people struggle. Are you the type of person that always gives to others and forgets about yourself? Some people even have a hard time accepting a compliment. If the “law of abundance” is going to work successfully in our lives, there has to be a flow both ways - both in the giving and the receiving.
During a workshop I taught a few years ago, a lovely woman volunteered for a reading and I could see from her aura and energy that she was a total giver. She always went out of her way to help others, donated her time to charities, and even cooked meals for sick neighbors. I asked her, “I see that you are such a kind woman, and always giving to others, but why is it so hard for you to receive?” She started to cry and looked at me and said, “I don’t feel like I’m worthy.” At that point, I told her that she was worthy and gave her the biggest hug, as did other students in the class!
I too am a giver, and I told the class that it took me quite awhile to learn to receive, and that it wasn’t easy to do at first. I explained that I started with something simple and encouraged her to do the same. If someone paid me a compliment, I didn’t dismiss it but simply said, “Thank You!” We're all meant to help each other with our time here, and we're all connected!
So why is it so hard for people to receive? I feel it might be the way we were raised or by what society dictates, including the comments that might have been ingrained in us: “You should stand on your own,” “Don’t be dependent on anyone,” “Don’t be a burden to others,” or “You don’t deserve that!” By refusing to receive, you're sort of dismissing the grace of abundance in all forms from entering your life.
I want this newsletter to remind you to honor yourself with the work you have done, physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually.
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