Are you striving to receive something? Perhaps it’s a new job, a special relationship, or a healing. Let’s make sure we’re open to receiving by turning our thinking inside out regarding receiving. What would someone do who believes it’s better to give than to receive or feels guilty when given recognition or gratitude?
- Refuse offers of help.
- Keep silent about what they need and/or desire.
- Ask (and even pray) for what they need or want, but prepare for the worst, so they’re not disappointed when it doesn’t appear.
- Deny to himself and others that he could use help.
- Change the subject when someone offers her praise or thanks.
- Urgently look for an opportunity to reciprocate or give back should they somehow be given something.
- Turn a compliment around and immediately begin praising the other person.
Do you see yourself in any of the above actions? Turn your thinking around and put yourself in the flow of good. Practice receiving in small ways every chance you get so you’ll be ready to receive what your heart desires.