More Blessed To Give

Recently, I was having a conversation with some of my sisters about gifts we received from non-immediate family members growing up. As I was trying to reflect and relate to this experience I realized that I never received these specific gifts they spoke about. So I declared," Well, I never received any of these gifts but as the bible says it is more blessed to give than to receive."

Looking back, this declaration may very well have been a triumphant way out of playing the role of victim but the words challenged me and caused me to reflect.

In my reflection, I thought of the multitude of people; family, friends, acquaintances and strangers who gave me gifts of time, friendship, love, knowledge, opportunity and resources.

I also thought of the many others I encountered and gave gifts of time, friendship, love, knowledge opportunity and resources.

When we are out of balance the temptation is to look at 'What's in it for me?' or 'What can I get out of this?' or 'I won't give unless I can get.'

When we are in balance the perspective becomes:

1. What can I give?

2. Who can I bless?

3. How can I gift another person in light of the fact that I am blessed?

This reflection reaffirmed, for me, that giving is a natural cycle of life. It is divine art, science and law.

The less we give, the less we have to give. The more we give, the more we have to give. Therefore it is more blessed to give than to receive.

What are your thoughts on giving and blessings?

~Love God,Live life,One Enkounter at a Time~

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