Giving is receiving. Receiving is giving.
Last week I was back east visiting family and we went to an Italian restaurant for dinner. Upon arrival, a man was walking into the restaurant with two bottles of wine in his hands.
My brother asked him if it was BYO and he responded, “Yes.”
“Where is the closest liquor store?” my brother asked.
At this point, the man pulled a bottle of wine out of the bag and handed it to us, and disappeared quickly into the restaurant.
I had a grin from ear to ear, observing the magic of Spirit, the kindness of humans, and feeling so much gratitude for his wonderful gesture of giving. I’ve been in a conscious practice for quite a few months of joyfully receiving on all levels.
The rest of my family were delighted as well as quite shocked, immediately wanting to return his generosity with something.
I suggested to practice simply receiving and savoring his gesture.
I did look for him in the restaurant to simply thank him again but he was nowhere to be seen. I have no doubt that was part of the plan : )
Many of us, particularly women, have been programmed to give and give and give some more which leaves us exhausted and wiped out. Bitterness and anger can sneak in there too.
Receiving, on the other hand, can be very hard for many, once again, particularly for women, because of the same societal programming. We are ‘selfish’ if we receive abundantly. It’s time to blow that programming up!
When we can fully receive, it allows the balance of giving and receiving.
Giving is receiving. Receiving is giving.
If we hadn’t received the man’s kind gesture, we would have stopped him from giving. See how it works?
Allow others to give to you, whether it’s a compliment, a hug, a gift, support, carry your bag, monetary help, etc. Whatever it is, give yourself permission to FULLY receive. This is the divine feminine energy being in right relation.
I’ve been in this conscious practice of receiving for about four months. I can only say, the more you open to receiving, the more exciting and juicy life gets. You are telling the universe, ‘Yes please, more of that!’
Happy receiving!
Many blessings
Helen