Happiness is Receiving

It’s taken some serious intention these last couple of years to receive help when I need it. But it makes me even happier when support comes without me even having to ask for it. 

This happened in a number of instances this week, most notably with my delightful neighbor shoveling my sidewalks for me, not once, but three times. 

I was raised to give more than I received, and like a lot of us women, I was uncomfortable asking for and receiving help when I needed it. Now, even though I have moments where I still want to do it all, I am exploring the new territory of receiving. And my heavens, does it make me happy.

What is your comfort zone? Are you more a giver or a receiver? I don’t think you have to be one more than the other now. I’m just calling in balance. When I need to give, I do. When I need to receive, I allow it. Mostly. I’m still a work in process.

Receiving support is inspiring to me because it helps me see I am walking my own talk. I was tired of being drained from giving all the time, and much of it wasn’t fun anymore. With the right balance between giving and receiving, I’m pretty happy doing both.

So, go on. Give receiving a chance. You might be surprised how much you like it after you undo all that conditioning not to. Come on. I’ll cheer you on.

 

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