It may seem that when we resist receiving, we’re the only ones affected. But not so – the wanna be giver is denied the opportunity to give, so they don’t receive the good feelings people get when they give. But that’s not the whole story. Often our resistance affects others. Have you ever watched people […]
Tag: the art and science of receiving
“It is Better to Give than to Receive”
I know we’ve been taught all our lives that it’s better to give than to receive, but it’s just not so. It doesn’t even make sense. To say that it’s better to give than to receive suggests that people should do more giving than receiving. How would that work? In order for someone to give, […]
Borrow for Easier Receiving
Did you catch the excitement about 18 year-old Mikaela Shiffrin at the Sochi Olympic Games last month? She became the youngest Olympic gold medalist in women’s slalom history due to her exceptional technical skills. In a video piece about Shiffrin, she explained how she has spent hours studying the world’s top skiers, taking the best […]
The Logic of Creative Energy
The same energy that initiates a desire creates its manifestation. I wrote this conclusion down in my journal recently after reading Wayne Dyer’s observation that everything that exists began in someone’s imagination. That’s a powerful thought: everything that you see around you was first created in someone’s mind. Therefore, to obtain what we desire we […]
Sweet Dreams
I am rereading Wayne Dyer’s Wishes Fulfilled and loving it just as much the second time through. One of my favorite suggestions Dr. Dyer offers is to fall asleep visualizing the wish you want to fulfill. Replace all worry, doubt, undone tasks, and any other negative thoughts with a detailed picture of yourself experiencing your […]
Receive to Feel Grateful
Need another reason to give up your resistance to receive? It’s hard to feel grateful when we’re unwilling to receive. We’re more likely to feel discouraged, tired, and resentful. When we graciously allow others to do something kind for us, it’s natural to feel cared for and thankful. Showing these feelings to the giver blesses […]
Cultivating Gratitude
I could not resist focusing on gratitude as we celebrate Thanksgiving Day later this week. The older I get, the more I realize how much I have to be grateful for. Most of my mentors and loved ones from the generation before mine have passed on, and I regularly give thanks for all they did […]
Clear Intention
Today I read Patricia Kashare’s observations that when we select awareness of God over all else, there is no dilemma greater than God. Therefore, we can release all concerns over to the Infinite Power (I like that expression!) knowing that circumstances can change in an instant. Feeling into that for few moments prompted me to […]
Now It Came To Pass
“Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” ― Haruki Murakami I’ve heard this quotation a number of times, and it always serves as a good wake-up call. Painful experiences do come our way while on planet earth, so it’s important to remember that oft-used phrase in Scripture, “now it came to pass…” How do we get […]
Think Your Way to a New Experience
“This, too, is for me, and I demand to see the blessing in it.” Emma Curtis Hopkins Things happen all the time that seem opposed to what we’d like to experience. Naturally, our typical reactions may be frustration, disappointment, fear, or bewilderment. Honing our critical thinking skills is an effective way to enhance our ability […]