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AriesAngel
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Posted: Mon Jun 2nd, 2008 07:16 pm |
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Giving and receiving are part of the same cycle, and we each give and receive in our own ways. But we can lose our balance when we try to be too controlling on either side of the cycle. On the receiving end, we may feel that we don’t deserve the effort made if what we gave was easy for us to give. But perhaps there is a different lesson there for us. We may be receiving not only gratitude, but a chance to see the world through the eyes of another. We may be learning that just because we gave easily, it doesn’t diminish its value. Or perhaps the universe is giving us an example to hold close to our hearts, to encourage us on some future day when our own generous act of giving is not met with a visible act of receiving. When we can allow ourselves to receive as well as give, we do our part to keep the channels of abundance open for ourselves and others.
Sometimes we may find ourselves struggling to respond to others’ gifts in the same ways—like responding to an expensive present with something equally expensive, or feeling like we have to throw a dinner party for someone who has thrown one for us. But when these are done out of a sense of obligation, their energy changes from something that shares to something that drains. If this sounds familiar, we can decide next time to allow ourselves to receive with arms, minds and hearts open and simply say thank you.
Accepting a person’s gift is a gift in itself. Sincere appreciation for their acknowledgement and their effort joins our energy with theirs in the cycle of giving and receiving, and nurtures all involved. If ever we find we are still having difficulty, we can decide to allow ourselves to be conduits for gratitude and accept on behalf of a loving, giving universe.
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atomic33
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Posted: Mon Jun 2nd, 2008 08:40 pm |
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| How true never looked at it in that perspective thanks luv xx
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Chosen1
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Posted: Tue Jun 3rd, 2008 09:53 pm |
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That was very insightful and yes I do agree I never thought of it that way either .
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Ellie
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Posted: Wed Jun 4th, 2008 03:28 am |
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When we have something bad happen we often say I dont deserve this.We never think we deserve something bad to happen.The thing is many of us wonder what we did to deserve good things that happen.I was married to a very abusive man and often wondered what I did to deserve his abuse.I know I did not deserve it but I still asked.Now it is over a decade later and I have met the most wonderful man, who loves me and would do just about anything for me.I prayed for this one to come into my life for a long time.So now I continue to say what did I do to deserve him?I now know I earned the love Joe gives me.Still giving is alot easier than recieving for me.I know I am worthy.So when angels bless us with something we have been praying for our whole lives we should not question it we should just say thankyou everyday and remember we have our blessings because we asked and we recieved
Godbless
Ellie
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dana64
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Posted: Wed Jun 4th, 2008 04:02 am |
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| Ariesangel I never thought about it in this way but it makes me look and realizing you are so right. Ellie, You deserve the best. Blessings to you all...dana
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AriesAngel
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Posted: Wed Jun 4th, 2008 06:59 pm |
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Hi Dana,
I haven't chatted with you in awhile. Thank you so much for your comments and blessings. I hope you are happy and things are going well in your life. Big Hugs to you.
MWAH,
Julie
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Posted: Wed Jun 4th, 2008 07:35 pm |
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Thanks AriesAngel.
I am at the process of learning how to receive.
Balance has always been something I need to work on.
Sigh.
So thank you for posting this one.
Faye
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AriesAngel
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Posted: Thu Jun 5th, 2008 08:53 pm |
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Hi Faye,
One of my life lessons that I am currently working on is the art of receiving.
I love to give to others but have had problems in the past with receiving compliments or acts of random kindness or assistance when I was sick or injured.
However, over the past 6 months I have learned to say "thank you" when someone gives me a compliment or performs an act of random kindness for me.
I now say "yes" when a friend, family member or stranger offers to help me in any way. I feel very blessed.
You too will find your balance Faye, all you can do is be loving towards yourself and work on it one day at a time.
Divine Blessing To You,
Julie
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Posted: Fri Jun 6th, 2008 08:01 pm |
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true-thanks Julie! This was my message in the meditation the other day  I have to work on letting myself open to recieving.
W/ love
Px
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Posted: Sun Jun 8th, 2008 05:20 pm |
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AriesAngel...this is so very true!!.... I'm a giver and I don't expect anything in return....being 3rd in a family of 4 somehow made me overlook myself ... and constant disappointment of being simply forgotten I guess turned me into a giver.... thankx I will be making a consciouses effort to change/improve myself and to start accepting and be on the other side of receiving to keep the circle of light going on in me!
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namaste
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Posted: Sun Jun 8th, 2008 05:44 pm |
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Julie (aka. ariesangel),
You maintain that one of your life's lessons is to improve accepting compliments.
I'd be glad to help you with that.
First I'd like to say that I really like reading your posts. Really I mean it.
Secondly, I'd like to say that I like the way you change your avatar. I miss the cat however.
Let's see.....Ummmm....Are those new shoes? I like them a lot. Where did you get them? Who does your hair? I hear there is a wonderful stylist named Emma somewhere in the UK.
Sooooo....How'd I do???? You didn't blush did you???? You didn't hide under you bedsheet did you??? I KNEW IT!!!!! I must be telepathetic))))
I feel so much better now. No need to thank me. I did nothing.
namaste,
paul
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atomic33
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Posted: Sun Jun 8th, 2008 05:51 pm |
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Paul you are Ace ha ha ha lol!!
It is a bizarre and humbling moment getting a compliment something we should all accept with just a thank you giving is wonderful but if we give all the time we stop others from feeling the elation we experience when we give
If anyone has won the lottery this weekend I shall be very ahppy to recieve I shall find it hard but with councelling I think I may just make it lol!!!
Paul you sense of humour is great I have a huge amount of respect and appreciation for the life you have led and thew wisdom you share xxxxx
Emma the Hairdresser
sweeney todds are my speciality !!!!
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AriesAngel
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Posted: Thu Jun 12th, 2008 08:14 pm |
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Why Mr. Paul, how you do make a genteel lady blush with all your kind gentlemanly compliments (said with a southern accent like Scarlett O'Hara).
I will humbly accept all of them and thank you for giving me the opportunity to "receive". I am glad to know that I have a positive impact on your life, just like you have a positive impact on mine.
Just for you, I will change my avatar back to one of my precious kitties.
Who does my hair? Why of course the BRILLIANT BRITISH stylist to the stars our very own Emma.
Yes, every 6 weeks I fly her over in my private leer jet with her entourage. To shampoo, rinse, condition, rinse, cut, style and blow dry.
Because of course it takes Emma and her entire entourage to keep me looking ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS and Emma and her entourage do a hell of a job!!!
Big Hugs,
Julie
P.S. You are indeed telepathic and I was hiding under my bedsheet - peekaboo
Last edited on Thu Jun 12th, 2008 08:17 pm by AriesAngel
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atomic33
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Posted: Thu Jun 12th, 2008 08:22 pm |
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Why Julie Paul has you to a tee with your ladies things , your petticoats and your hankerchiefs you are a proper LADY but go steady on the facial bleach now wont you fnar fnar 
you humour cracks me up Im sopleased we can completely rib each other without people taking offence its great xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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