Giving AND Receiving

In my life I learned to become very independent. In a way that is really good, but in other ways maybe not so much. I am a really great Giver. I love to share and do for others, but when it comes to Receiving, I'm currently not the greatest at it. While I really enjoy serving, I think I am in need of learning how to Receive. It is a two way street. In order for me to serve and give, there HAS TO be a receiver. I suppose I have never really thought about there being one of each in Every exchange. Think about when someone gives you the gift of a compliment. Did they hope and intend that you would receive it in your heart? In the past I would often deflect it, not feeling like I deserved it somehow. How sad for the giver of the compliment gift. What other things am I not actually allowing to be received: Answers to Questions in Inspiration, Forgiveness, Love and Admiration, A Helping Hand?? I'm going to practice opening my Receiving Department of Good Things. If you relate, maybe try asking someone for one thing a day. Please pass the salt, please get me a drink of water, please turn off the light. wink emoticon Some of us were great at asking for things as kids and how often are we ready to jump in to assist someone else if they asked for the very same requests we were? If we continue not receiving, it may lead to resentment and possibly even wondering why you don't love being a mom or dad cry emoticon Ask and Allow yourself to receive...