Give and You Shall Receive
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“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”
- Winston Churchill
Are you the kind of person that loves to give something to each person you meet?
By “something” I don’t necessarily mean a material gift. You may give them a compliment, bless them with a prayer, or wish them well.
If so, then I’m assuming you’re someone who receives much of the same in return, and you’re living a life of true abundance.
Dynamic Exchange
At all levels of life, we can observe the process of giving and receiving. It’s a dynamic exchange that must exist in order for life to perpetuate itself. Everything at the most basic level is engaged in giving and receiving. Energy is given, energy is received. When studying the human body we see this dynamic exchange in action once again. One type of cell may require the assistance of another type of cell in our body, and in turn the helped cell will provide a different service back to the cell that just helped it out. This is a critical process, and without it, life would cease to exist.
If giving and receiving is such a fundamental part of life itself, then the same law must also apply to our interpersonal interaction. If we wish to receive, we must first give to others. The more we give, the more we will receive.
If you’re someone who doesn’t have the financial means to give a lot, don’t freak and start thinking you’re doomed for the rest of your life. Giving doesn’t require you to shower everyone you meet with material gifts; it just requires that you give from your heart with sincerity. The next time you go over to a friend’s house, or run into someone while walking down the street, pay him or her a sincere compliment. If that’s too much, silently wish him or her will in your mind.
In order to reap the benefits of giving and receiving, you must enjoy the act of giving. If you give for the sake of receiving, that’s no good. You must take pleasure in the act of giving itself. Sincerity is the key catalyst in this dynamic exchange.
Giving Creates Abundance
Abundance begins with the proper mindset. When you give, what you’re telling your subconscious mind is, “I am experiencing abundance; so much so that I can give something to every single person I meet.” By communicating this message repeatedly to your subconscious mind, you subtly transform into a new human being. Your thoughts, choices, and actions will be influenced by this new mindset of abundance. It’s only a matter of time before you start attracting your deepest desires into your reality.
Nature abhors a vacuum. I’ve heard this phrase from many different self-development gurus, and I’m coming to understand what they mean by it. There’s no better way to communicate your faith in abundance to the universe than to give away that which you no longer need. Whenever you give away something, you make space for something new. Nature quickly fills this gap with something bigger and better than you had before. Don’t believe me? Try emptying out your closet. It won’t be long before all of the clothes you gave away are replaced with new clothes you will enjoy and use for a long time.
By giving something to each person you meet, you are creating a significant amount of good karma in your life. The law of karma states that the actions you take in each moment add up to your results in the future. If you’re constantly giving on a daily basis, you can be sure the life you’re creating for yourself in the future is a great one.
How to Receive
Remember, we’re talking about giving and receiving here. One can’t exist without the other. When you give, it’s absolutely critical that you allow yourself to receive also. When it’s your time to receive, receive with open arms. Accept the material gifts, prayers, and blessings people send your way cheerfully and gratefully. Understand that you are receiving because you have been sincerely giving. You deserve it!
I know many people who give willingly, but have a huge problem with receiving. I think it’s because they’ve been programmed to believe that receiving is a bad thing. If you’re one of these people, realize that giving and receiving must go together. It’s a dynamic exchange, a flow if you will, where both parts must exist in order for the process to work. If you cut off either end of the process, you begin to constrict the flow of good things into your life and into the lives of others. Don’t let this happen. Choose to receive with open arms, and be grateful for everything that comes your way. By doing so, you keep the dynamic flow in motion.
Where You Can Begin
There are many places you can immediately put the Law of Giving into practice. A great starting place is your family. Think about how much your mother and father have given you over the course of your lifetime. You have received many benefits, but how much have you given back? If you’ve been taking these blessings for granted, it’s time to make some drastic changes. Perhaps you can begin by learning how to express true gratitude, and in time you will be able to reciprocate all that you have received from your family.
Your friendships are another great place where you can begin to put the Law of Giving into action. By putting this law into action, over time you will enjoy much stronger relationships. If you haven’t done so already, read my article ‘Form Strong Relationships by Having More to Offer’. It goes in-depth on this topic.
Start Right Away
Make a conscious effort to give something to everyone and anyone you meet. It’s not what you give, but how you give it. You can give the person a flower, a compliment, or a blessing. These things don’t cost money, but they are significant as long as they are given from the heart. Remember, giving should always be an enjoyable experience. If you feel as though you’ve lost something in the process, then it’s not true giving.
If this article has made you aware of the fact that you’re not much of a giver, then you’ve got something to work on! Start giving right away, and get this powerful law working for you in your life. The more you give, the more you will receive. When it’s your turn to receive, choose to be grateful for everything coming your way, and accept it with open arms. By giving and receiving, you perpetuate the dynamic flow of good things into your life, and into the lives of everyone you come into contact with. The natural result is true abundance.
Cheers to that! 
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This is a very helpful post. It’s making me think about a couple of things I could do that seem difficult. But if you see someone else writing about them it makes it a little bit easier to actually do.
David,
I’m glad you found this post helpful! Thank you for the comment.
Rahul
You put things wonderfully here. It is a flow of exchange, and one blends into the other. Also wrote something similar myself!
http://www.loving-awareness.org/2006/06/13/giving-receiving-and-the-flow-of-love/
Thank you so much for the link back! I appreciate the mention.
may peace be with you,
I think this artical is a great reminder for all people to remember everyday of our lives that GOD has given to us. I remember a sticker
that said GOD GIVES AND FORGIVES, MAN GETS AND FORGETS! LET US give love,honor and repect so that we can recieve it in more ways than one for this is pleasing to the most high. may god help us all!
PEACE, MY BROTHER
Someone taped a $2 bill to the window of my vehicle with this website on Christmas day. When I saw the website and the message “Give And You Shall Receive” I felt compelled to log on to find out who and why. I must say that I’m pleased to see it is a true message and very uplifting site. There is a reason for everything in life and I know that I should give more of my time and finances to my church. My family and I are truly blessed and we try to help anyone whenever we can and will continue to do so. Thanks for the $2 and the inspiring site. I’ll be visting frequently.
Brexton – Wow. It definitely wasn’t I who posted the $2 bill and the note on your vehicle, but I would like to thank whoever did! This is a truly inspiring story for me. Thanks for taking the time to share it with me.
I’m glad this article made an impact on you, and I’m so happy to hear that you and your family focus on giving as much as you can. That’s awesome!
Please do continue to stop by, and continue to let me know what you think.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
This is way cool. This is exactly the theme of my website (http://teagal.com). It is a place where you sign up to give without expectation, to share your experience and wisdom freely with others who are in need of that wisdom. Its motto is “Give and you shall receive”!! Its ulterior motive is to help people make new friends and build community.
Nice job Rahul! I will definitely be following this site. Hopefully you have an RSS feed.
This is really helpful. Thank you very much! I am a king of person that gives anything i could but receive nothing or less, i think it is because i hate receiving, like you have said. Can i ask one question? I have my own family with 2 kids ( a 3-year old boy and 1-year old girl) but not yet married with their father (just because i don’t think it’s the right time yet and i want to do something for my parents and offspring). I want to help my family especially my sister who’s going to college this coming school year. But my partner says that i can help them if we have earn a lot of money for our own family. I really feel terrible thinking that the people whom i nurture me and take care of me will be suffering because i decide to have my own family at early age. They needed me much. And it causes me so much pain and guilt that i cannot do anything for them like my dream, a dream to give them a better and comfortable life. I am thinking of separation from my partner and for a few years until my sister find a stable job to lessen my guilt. But my partner said that he will bring the kids to her parents which i really don’t like (i have a bad memories with his mother). I really don’t know what to think, what to do. please help me. Please help me clear my mind. Thank you very much
*kind of person
Maan Taule – Thank you for reaching out to me. I feel for your situation. I really do. It’s a tough position to be in and the best advice I can give you is to live up to your primary responsibility, which is to take care of YOUR family (children and partner).
When you made the decision to have children (either deliberately, or by practicing unprotected sex), you became responsible for their well-being. They are totally dependent on you. For you to shy away from this responsibility because you feel guilty due to your inability to take care of your sister/father/mother you are committing an irresponsible act that will certainly have repercussions.
Guilt is a force based energy, it’s something that brings your level of consciousness down. Whenever you take action from a place of guilt (or any other lower level of consciousness for that matter), you are bringing YOURSELF down. Don’t do this. Instead, choose to act from a place of power. Choose to accept responsibility for the decisions you’ve made in your life. Be courageous, and do the right thing.
I hope I haven’t come across too harshly, but I’ve spoken my mind. I wish you all the best and I hope you do the right thing.
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