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The Power of GivingThe Power of Giving without form and outcome changes your life.
What is Form and OutcomeThink about your reasons you do the things you do for others. Form and outcome is when we give to others, expecting to receive something in return. Sometimes we expect this outcome in a certain way, by a certain time, or with very detailed specifics. This is form and outcome.Can you see yourself giving to others without expecting anything in return? "The Smile"...."Spread Love everywhere you go: first of all in your own house. Give love to your children, to your wife, husband, or partner, to a next door neighbor...Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness; kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile, kindness in your warm greeting." A quote By Mother Teresa This is UnconditionalWhat would it look like if in all of our relationships, we remembered " The Smile?" Giving to others what we most want in our own lives without expecting to receive the same from others is something we can begin, no matter how difficult it may seem, when we find ourselves in the midst of our emotional reactions. It begins with practice, and we can all begin to see the amazing miracles that take place. Giving to another person without form and outcome, begins as we give to ourselves the gift of self love, and as we give to others what we most want to receive. Whenever you have conflict in any of your relationships, ask yourself if you are attached to a form and outcome, and remember to smile. The Power of Giving is very much connected to the Power of receiving. As we graciously give, we learn how to gratefully receive.This is probably even more challenging, than giving. For many it is easier to give than to receive. It is very difficult to receive, if you believe that you are not worthy or deserving. You can change your sense of worthiness and deserving as you continue to find the balance in your sense of self.Giving to others is easy for some of us, and yet until we learn to receive, we can not feel the joy which comes from the giving, without any form and outcome. Begin to give to others unconditionally what you most want to receive. Feel the gratitude and the love which comes back to you. So, the next time someone gives you a compliment, don't deny, just accept it, and say thank you with love and acceptance for who you are. The Power of Giving, My free gift to you.
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