Conversation – 16

Giving Without Expectations

It is in the act of giving that we find joy, without the expectation of anything in return.

Since giving and receiving are so intimately intertwined in our lives, we often expect that we can attract abundance by simply conducting ourselves in an openhanded fashion. Yet we find ourselves wallowing in disappointment when our ample generosity is not met with the expected results. The answer to this quandary lies in the expectations that, in part, initially prompted us to give. Though our intention is likely pure, we can unintentionally mar the beautiful experience of giving by focusing on what we will eventually receive in return. When we let go of the notion that we deserve to receive gifts based on giving gifts, bounty can once again flow freely in and out of our lives.

When the gifts you give are laden down with expectations, they cease to be gifts and become units of exchange that you are, in effect, trading for some reward. Thus, the reciprocal laws of the universe err on the side of the giver who shares for the sake of sharing. You may have seen this simple truth at work in your own experience, perhaps when life’s busyness prevented you from spending too much time contemplating the results your charitable actions would ultimately have on the lives of others. It was likely then that you received the greatest gifts in return for your kindness. If you have trouble divesting yourself of your expectations, you may need to reflect upon the root of your inability to act in the true spirit of giving. Each time you make a gift, whether spiritual or tangible, ask yourself if there is something you hope to receive in return. You may be surprised to discover that you expect to be repaid with an easy life, financial windfalls, or opportunities.

To integrate this most selfless form of generosity into your life, you will have to let go of your need to be in control. Accepting that while like inevitably attracts like, it typically does so on an unobservable timetable. This can help you stop weighing the gifts you give against those you have received. Giving eventually becomes a profound joy that stands alone, separate from any and all conditions, and you will learn to appreciate the flow of reciprocal abundance as a gift in and of itself. Merry Christmas to all in the HSN Community. 😘

@kittengirl,

Thinking of you and your family wishing only the best sending kitty hugs. 🌹

Cherie,

Merry Christmas in S. California. All the best to you and the family. 😘💕

@shoelady60,

I hope all is well with you and hubby in the burgh. Please be well. 💕😘
Give Jake a nice warm OZ hug. 🤣

@71flowerchild,

To you and your entire family in Texas. Hugs to the Fur Babies. 💕

@taci,

Good Morning in S. California. My niece is having a great time in GA with my daughter
and my other sister’s daughter all the girls are first cousins. 😘💕😎 They are being
careful and that is all I wanted. 😎I am a true mama bear. 🤣 Test me. 🤣

@oodiebom,

Good Afternoon in Florida. I am multi-tasking today. Hubby is home and relaxing. 😎😘
I hope to see you in Trivia tonight. 😎

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@loaf,

Merry Christmas Loaf to you and your family. 💕😘

Good afternoon in Ohio we are cold in OZ 18 degrees. I have food in the Oven and hubby
can’t wait to get his hands on it. 🤣

Again Merry Christmas Loaf. 💕

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A Christmas Carol
Jose Mari Chan

Sing a song of gladness and cheer
For the time of Christmas is here
Look around about you and see
What a world of wonder
This world can be
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(Sing a Christmas carol)
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And enjoy the beauty
All the joy and beauty
That a merry Christmas can bring to you
Sing a song of gladness and cheeer
For the time of Christmas is here
Look around about you and see
What a world of wonder
This world can be
Sing a Christmas carol
(Sing a Christmas carol)
Sing a Christmas carol
(Sing a Christmas carol)
Sing a Christmas carol like the children do
And enjoy the beauty
All the joy and beauty
That a merry Christmas can bring to you

@defg,

Merry Christmas in Maryland. I hope this is a good and wonderful day for you. 🌹

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(Leslie Bricusse)

On the beautiful day that I dream about
In a place I would like to be
Is a beautiful place where the sun comes out
And it shines in the sky for me
On this beautiful winter’s morning
If my wish could come true somehow
Then the beautiful day that I dream about
Would be here and now.
On this beautiful winter’s morning
If my wish could come true somehow
Then the beautiful day that I dream about
Would be here and now.