I used to be an over-giver. I’d give to depletion. I saw it all around me in spiritual community and the model of the over-giver was that “this is what being super spiritual looks like.” It took me some time, but I realized that this over-giving isn’t healthy and it’s actually affirming the ego thought system of our unworthiness.
No one over-gives who feels good about themselves.
We over-give because we’re trying to get something in return. We’re looking to get some sense of feeling full instead of living with the deep fulfillment of living a balanced life.
In my classes I talk about giving and receiving because that’s such a fundamental aspect of life. Yet, how many of us were consciously taught about giving and receiving? It doesn’t seem like there are very many of us who are conscious about giving and receiving.
As spiritual students, we’ve heard that giving is better than receiving, but I am grateful to report that can’t possibly be true. The only place there is to receive from is Spirit. So, in some ways it’s more vital to be able to receive well from Spirit than it is to be a great giver. Without that we won’t have ANYTHING to give that’s worth having.
I had a number of years where I really focused on shifting my ability to receive from Spirit in terms of direct insight. I’m so glad I did.
Being a great receiver makes all the difference.
Let’s live without limits. Limits are artificial, and imposed by the ego thought system of separation. We don’t need them, and we can live without them. Let’s do it. Are you with me?
Saturday, Feb 4th Online Workshop – Eliminating Reluctance & Resistance.
We all have resistance. We all have reluctance. The question is do we give into it and let it drag us down? There are spiritual methods we can use that work to clear these blocks to Love. Let’s eliminate all reluctance and resistance and celebrate the gift of life!
PODCAST: The latest episode of my podcast’s topic is Body Beliefs: Obstacles to Peace – Part 6. We’re healing at the level of the mind, and it’s working!
